Botox is a cosmetic injectable primarily used to smooth wrinkles in the upper face. The FDA also approved Botox for the treatment of the forehead, crow’s feet, and between the eyebrows areas. However, the treatment’s safety profile and impressive results have prompted skin experts to expand its application to other facial areas. Today, Botox is widely used as an alternative to nose surgery.
Botox is a neurotoxin that relaxes muscles. Injected around the nose, it addresses aesthetic issues such as:
Drooping nasal tip - The medical provider injects Botox in the muscle which pulls the nose tip down called depressor septi nasi. The injection lifts the nasal tip to provide a more perky, cheerful look.
Nose wrinkles or bunny lines - These are diagonal lines that spread sideways from the bridge of the nose. They form after years of pronounced facial expressions, such as frowning, squinting, and laughing. Botox is injected into the nasalis muscle around the sides of the nose to reduce muscle contraction and smooth nose wrinkles.
Nasal flare - Some people’s nostrils widen excessively when they smile. Botox reduces nasal flare by relaxing the dilator naris posterior muscle, which pulls the nostrils laterally.
The medical provider needs to assess a patient in person to determine if Botox is a viable option for the candidate.
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