Botox is a wonderful drug, and continues to be highly effective in wrinkle reduction and prevention – but it is not without risk – You need to be aware of the dangers and risks, and should ensure that you are fully informed before anyone approaches you with a needle.

Botox lid ptosis - this droopy lid will take weeks to recover

 One of the most important questions is

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Hi – Dr Raymond Lister here.

Botox doesn’t have a huge place in the lips. This is mainly the region for fillers.

However, Botox can be very useful in tiny doses around the lips to soften and weaken the transverse lines that smokers so often get. This is because the lips are surrounded by a muscle called Obicularis Oris, and when this contracts, the lips crinkle.

Lip lines - the result of repeated puckering

 If you keep crinkling the lips (smokers!) you shouldn’t be surprised to find that you are getting lots of lines that make your lipstick bleed.

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Botox lid ptosis - this droopy lid will take weeks to recover

Botox side effect - bruising - this will slowly resolve

In practice many of these are rare, but many are linked to the skill of the doctor, and many are linked to the particular area you are planning to have treated. It is essential that you understand these risks and dangers, and that you Read the rest of this entry »