Botox injections into lips
Botulinum toxin affects the speed of signal transmission through nerve tissue. In the area of action of the drug, persistent relaxation of muscle fibers is observed. In the areas of the forehead, eyebrows, eyelids, lower third of the face and lips, Botox is used to reduce wrinkles and skin folds.
Result of injections:
- relaxation of facial muscles;
- smoothing out wrinkles.
Botox injections into the lips and other areas of the face last about 3-6 months. Even after the paresis of the facial muscles disappears, a visible effect remains. A person gets used to expressing emotions in a new way and does not frown. It is advisable to repeat the treatment regularly to consolidate the results.
In the lip area, Botox is injected for relaxation:
- circular muscle of the mouth (m. orbicularis oris);
- muscle that lifts the upper lip (m. levator labii superioris).
As a result, fine wrinkles cease to appear on the skin around the mouth. Lips look fuller. It is impossible to greatly enlarge your lips with Botox. But the drug helps to reveal natural beauty and attractiveness.
Properties of botulinum toxin
The toxin has a strong effect on the human body. It blocks the transmission of impulses and smoothes the skin. Several companies in different countries are involved in the production of botulinum toxin-based drugs. They differ in several ways:
- price;
- duration;
- degree of influence on cells;
- composition;
- side effects.
To reduce the occurrence of side effects, special components are often added to the composition. This increases the price of the product. The toxin itself can be classified by particle size. The less, the better the substance is absorbed.
The toxin is the cause of many side effects; they are associated with medical errors. Due to the injections, there may be swelling at first.
Do you use Botox on your lips?
Contraindications for Botox injections
Botox injections into the lips do not affect the ability to smile. Cosmetologists usually do not inject the drug into the muscles that control the corners of the mouth. The exception is cases of pronounced asymmetry.
Indications for administering Botox to the lips:
- habit of pursing lips;
- facial wrinkles in the perioral area;
- asymmetry of the corners of the mouth.
Before injections, a consultation with a cosmetologist is required. The doctor assesses the condition of the skin, facial expressions, and general health. Contraindications for administering Botox to the lips:
- pregnancy;
- lactation;
- menstruation;
- inflammation of the skin or herpes around the mouth;
- blood diseases;
- myasthenia gravis.
The price of the procedure depends on the required quantity and brand of the drug and is discussed during the consultation. You can find out how much it costs to make a correction by calling the numbers listed on the website.
Achieved effect
Using Botox can achieve various effects. They are as follows:
- natural look;
- correction of mouth shape;
- wrinkle removal;
- correction of a contour that becomes less distinct;
Despite numerous reports of slowing down the aging process, Botox does not provide the same effect. Research indicates the opposite result - exposure to the toxin over the years leads to an acceleration of the aging process. Cells lose their ability to repair themselves.
Preparation
Injections into the lips are done only as prescribed by a doctor. Therefore, at the first visit to the clinic, an anamnesis is drawn up and a conclusion is made. Once approval is received, tests are ordered. 2-3 days before the procedure, you should not drink alcohol, spicy or salty foods, or take medications from these groups.
All private clinics enter into an agreement for the provision of services. The cosmetologist will ask you to smile and express different facial expressions. This is done to determine which muscles are used the most.
Recovery
Despite the simplicity of the procedure, the recovery period is long. Muscles get used to the changes within 2 weeks. The injection site stops hurting.
Doctors do not recommend frequent bending or exercise during the week. Visiting the pool, solarium, and drinking alcohol are prohibited. untested medications that were not communicated to the doctor at the time of the initial examination should also not be taken.
The procedure is in demand due to its immediate effect. It lasts for 10 months. After this, a new procedure is prescribed. Over time, the effect of the injections decreases, as neighboring muscles begin to perform the functions of immobilized ones. Do not perform this procedure too often. The consequences of mistakes cannot be corrected even with surgery.
There is a lot of material on the Internet about using Botox at home. You shouldn't believe this. To inject correctly, you need to know the anatomy of the lips. A mistake made leads to a violation of symmetry and complete dysfunction. Side effects are difficult to correct even for specialists. The drug takes a long time to break down.
Botox is a neurotoxin that blocks the transmission of nerve impulses. When injected, the muscles permanently relax.
Botox or hyaluronic acid?
The use of botulinum toxin in aesthetic medicine has found quite wide application. It is used to correct asymmetry, lift drooping corners of the lips, and get rid of expression wrinkles.
But after the injections, the enlargement effect will only be visual. If the patient wants to add “plumpness” to her lips, then it is advisable to combine Botox with injection of hyaluronic acid gel, or choose exclusively hyaluron for correction.
Injections give the same result, but for a longer time. At the same time, any of the drugs may not take root, which does not minimize the risk of complications.
Botox can be used if a person does not naturally have beautifully shaped lips or if they become unattractive due to age-related changes. Before making an injection, you should clarify information about contraindications, as well as obtain doctor’s recommendations for the rehabilitation period.
What it is?
Lip Botox is a procedure for administering botulinum toxin intramuscularly. As a result of the injection, signals are blocked between the active facial paralabial muscles and their motor nerves.
The mobility of these muscles weakens, as a result, the surface of the skin is leveled and the network of fine wrinkles is eliminated.
The medical drug botulinum toxin is produced in the USA . It is one of the most powerful natural poisons. As a result of research, scientists have found that the use of botulinum toxin in small doses can treat various diseases that are associated with muscle tension, and can also be used for cosmetic purposes.
You can learn about the features of using Botox here, and from this article you will learn how often you can inject Botox, as well as how long after you can carry out other procedures.
What alternatives to Botox are there?
Dysport, Xeomin, and Relatox are other injectable neurotoxins derived from botulinum toxin type A that can give you similar results for a similar duration.
Aside from toxins, as an alternative you can also consider hyaluronic acid fillers such as Juvéderm or Belotero to add volume and fill in wrinkles.
Laser resurfacing, such as a CO2 laser, or light to medium depth chemical peels can also eliminate fine lines and wrinkles (including those caused by sun damage). However, these cosmetic procedures require much longer recovery time and have a higher risk of possible side effects.
Contraindications for the procedure
If a person who wants to eliminate their problem with Botox takes antibiotics, the procedure is not recommended - they enhance the effect of botulinum toxin.
There are contraindications for pregnant or lactating women.
Also, people with poor blood clotting should not do this.
In any case, before the procedure, you need to discuss your health status in detail with your doctor - in case of exacerbation of some chronic diseases or local inflammatory processes, Botox injections are not performed.
The day before visiting a doctor, you should refrain from: 1. Alcohol. 2. From taking antibiotics, drugs that prevent blood clotting or containing B vitamins.
How long does Botox last?
Manufacturers guarantee that the effect will last from 3 to 6 months. On average, in practice, Botox lasts from 2 to 4 months, but it can be longer, depending on individual characteristics.
Botulinum toxin injections before and after photos. There are contraindications, specialist consultation is required
Precautionary measures
Prevention of complications after beauty injections involves careful collection of the patient’s life history.
The doctor must make sure there is no allergic reaction. A person may suffer intolerance not only to Botox, but also to the auxiliary components included in the product. Thus, if the client previously received Relatox, this does not guarantee good tolerability of the same Dysport.
It is also necessary to inform about previous cosmetic procedures and exclude contraindications.
List of restrictions:
- individual intolerance to the drug;
- disruption of neuromuscular transmission;
- bleeding disorders (hemophilia, thrombocytopenia);
- temperature above 37°C;
- treatment with antibiotics from the aminoglycoside group and taking anticoagulants, antiplatelet agents;
- acute infectious diseases of any nature;
- pregnancy and lactation;
- exacerbation of any chronic disease.
It is not recommended to carry out botulinum therapy during menstruation - high levels of hormones in the blood reduce the effectiveness of the drug.
Side effects
- Allergic reaction.
- Pain at the injection site, irritation, excessive swelling, skin tightness and hyperemia.
- Articulation impairment.
- The appearance of secondary wrinkles.
- Asymmetry.
- Headache, dizziness and nausea.
- The appearance of paresthesia (feelings of heat, cold, tingling at the site of product administration)
Consequences
Positive
When carried out correctly, this procedure gives the following results:
- smoothing facial wrinkles;
- facial rejuvenation;
- after the procedure – after multiple injections, the habit of involuntarily pursing your lips disappears;
- increase in lip volume;
- changing the contour of the lips.
We talked about how many days after Botox results are visible in our article.
Negative
If the injection is administered incorrectly, the following negative consequences are possible::
- allergic reactions (read about whether there can be an allergy to botulinum toxin and filler and how it is expressed here);
- nausea;
- headache;
- pain in the injection area;
- swelling (you can read about why swelling occurs after Botox and how to get rid of it here);
- facial asymmetry;
- speech disorder.
Before carrying out the procedure, it is important to make sure that there is no allergy to the drug used, as well as the qualifications of the specialist.
How does the procedure work?
The process begins with a consultation, during which you and your esthetician discuss your concerns, goals and medical history to make sure injections are safe for you.
Photos may also be taken so you can see the changes after the procedure. Your face is then cleansed and the doctor injects the problem areas.
Botox injections are, of course, a lunchtime procedure that usually takes about 10 minutes. You can leave your home to have the procedure and then immediately return to the office.
If you have any redness or bruising, they can be easily hidden with makeup.
Do's and don'ts after Botox, post-procedure care
After completing botulinum therapy, the client remains in the cosmetology office for some time so that the medical staff can monitor the body’s reaction to the administration of the drug. The patient should follow the following recommendations:
- In the first hours, a reaction occurs in the lips; do not touch them with your hands - there is a risk of infection; it is forbidden to eat any food.
- It is forbidden to take a horizontal position for at least 6 hours - you can stand or sit. This is due to the peculiarity of botulinum toxin.
- You should refrain from consuming any antibiotics and alcohol-containing products. Otherwise, the effect may disappear altogether.
- It is important to refrain from thermal baths for a week - baths, solariums or relaxation in hot countries.
- To increase the effect, patients perform facial gymnastics while smiling often.
In case of an unexpected reaction, unsuccessful changes and disruption of the daily routine, the patient should consult a doctor for advice. Otherwise, the consequences of Botox can be sad.
Course duration
When it comes to correcting the lower part of the face, you should be especially careful. All tissues located in this area are highly susceptible to gravity and are actively involved in articulation, which makes them the most vulnerable, which is why it is important not to overdo it with the dosage.
Often a minimum number of units is administered and a wait of 10-14 days is allowed. Afterwards, the patient again visits the cosmetology office, where the doctor decides on the need to administer an additional dose of the substance.
Since low doses are used, the duration of the effect is somewhat shorter than with classical botulinum therapy. Typically, the result lasts 2-3 months, after which a repeat procedure is indicated.
