I've always felt that my philtrum is longer than I'd like, and I heard from a friend that injecting Botox below the nose could slightly lift the upper lip. She's had it done by her doctor, but I can't find any information about this specific Botox procedure. Can you help clarify this?
There are certain muscles beneath the nose that can contract and cause the philtrum to shorten. However, these muscles can become problematic after a rhinoplasty as they can also pull down the nasal tip. Injecting Botox or similar substances into these muscles will have the opposite effect of what you desire; it will lengthen the philtrum. Fortunately, there is a simple surgical procedure that can be performed in the office under local anesthesia to shorten the philtrum. The scar is discreetly placed just below the nasal sill, hidden within a crease. Without firsthand knowledge and seeing before and after images, it would be unwise to trust that your friend had received Botox injections. Make sure that the practitioner you consult with is a board-certified plastic surgeon specializing in facial rejuvenation.
A lip shortening procedure can be performed to address your concern, as lengthening your upper lip is unlikely to occur. However, it's important to note that a surgical excision is involved in the lip shortening process. Without a physical examination, it's difficult to provide an exact answer. However, I have previously used small implants with positive outcomes. While you may not see a significant lift, the breast size can increase slightly. Good luck!
Injecting Botox under the nose can weaken the lip elevators and give the appearance of a longer upper lip when smiling. To shorten the lip, a lip lift procedure with an incision under the nostrils is required. Good luck.
Botox injected beneath the nose can relax the muscle and create the illusion of lengthening, while injection near the vermilion border can cause the upper lip to turn up.
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