— The most sensitive and most sensual are the lips. And only to them... do we trust our deepest desires. And only they have... a hundred times more nerve endings than even the fingertips.
In 1961, Yuri Gagarin conquered space. Five people were preparing for the flight, but for some reason, out of equally strong cadets, he was chosen.
There were many reasons, but the main ones were two: Gagarin was distinguished by his bright Slavic appearance and a perky smile, shining even on a calm face.
The secret of Gagarin’s charm is in the innate feature of his lips with upturned corners.
Why are you upset? You say that it’s nothing and you’re in a completely normal mood?
Expert comment:
“Of course, when the corners of your lips droop due to a bad mood, you need to start by reviewing your life position. But plastic surgeons and cosmetologists know: if your lips are downward, then in 9 cases out of 10 this does not at all indicate a bad character. Drooping of the corners of the lips in women and men (as well as nasolabial folds) is a sign of age.
However, a seemingly harmless symptom has one unpleasant side effect. From a charming and friendly face it takes on a sad and grumpy-evil expression, even if such emotions are unusual for you.
Meanwhile, the first impression of a person is formed within 2 seconds after meeting them. Think about it, what first impression do your lips form?”
Elena Vlasova, dermatocosmetologist.
There are many ways to make the corners of your lips smile again. To restore a friendly expression on your face, we will first talk about effective free methods and end with plastic surgery methods.
Contraindications for injections
Since Botox is a medication, like any other it has contraindications:
- herpes lips;
- diseases associated with blood clotting disorders;
- menstrual bleeding;
- patients under 18 years of age;
- alcohol abuse;
- myopia;
- myasthenia gravis;
- intolerance to botulinum toxin and additional components of the drug;
- taking drugs that impair blood clotting, antibiotics;
- skin diseases and inflammation at the injection site;
- breastfeeding, pregnancy.
Performing the procedure in the presence of contraindications can provoke the development of complications and also reduce the effect of the drug.
How many units of the drug are needed for correction?
The dosage of the drug is determined individually for each patient. The dose depends on:
- number of age-related changes;
- impact areas;
- depth of wrinkles;
- type of skin.
One bottle of Botox contains 100 units of the active ingredient. Dilute it immediately before manipulation with physiological solution in a volume of 2–4 ml. The standard dosage recommended by the manufacturer is 2.5–7.5 units per point, but not more than 25 units for a specific area. The number of points is also determined individually - from two to four in one zone.
Using Botox for lip augmentation
The lips consist of muscles (mainly the orbicularis oris muscle) and subcutaneous fat. It is impossible to completely remove activity, since the patient will no longer be able to eat, talk, or have natural facial expressions. Therefore, the procedure is performed subcutaneously, which allows you to ease muscle tension, smoothing out wrinkles around the mouth. Injections allow you to visually make your lips plump and voluminous by reducing their degree of tension. The expression “pumped lips with Botox” is incorrect, since it is impossible to increase volume with botulinum toxin; the drug only relieves the tone of the muscles around the mouth.
Botox can correct lip asymmetry, lift the corners of the lips and remove fine wrinkles around the mouth. Depending on the desired result, injections can be performed only in the lower or only in the upper lip.
Makeup
You can lift drooping corners of your mouth without resorting to serious and expensive cosmetic and surgical procedures.
It is enough to correctly apply daily makeup to visually correct this defect:
- Apply the foundation not only to the face, but also to the edge of the lower lip, then draw the line of the lips with a pencil, not painting the corners, but lifting them up. Blend the line towards the center and apply satin lipstick or lip gloss.
- Apply a dark contour on the upper lip, not reaching the corners, and on the lower lip, apply a contour to the very corners of the lips, lifting it slightly upward. To ensure longevity of the pencil, you should powder it a little and then apply lipstick or gloss.
- In order to create a smiling facial expression, you need to make the outline of the upper lip a little shorter than usual.
When correcting drooping corners of the mouth, you need to hold the pencil correctly - with your index finger and thumb. The hand must rest on a hard surface.
Preparation for the procedure
In order to avoid the development of side effects, as well as achieve the desired result, a few days before the procedure you must adhere to the following recommendations:
- exclude the use of anticoagulants and antibiotics;
- You can’t massage your face or bend down;
- exclude any physical activity;
- do not drink alcoholic beverages.
Preparation for the procedure is one of the important stages, so in order to get the desired effect you must strictly adhere to the rules.
When to do it: raise the corners of the mouth, remove nasolabial folds
Doctors say that it is impossible to pump up lips with fillers at a young age. Is it possible to get a Botox injection during this period? The answer will be positive if there is evidence for this. Moreover, sometimes doctors even emphasize that Botox on the lips done at 18 years old will be even more effective than at an older age. The fact is that teenagers have rich facial expressions, and this can cause the first wrinkle to appear in their youth. And since after injections of the same Botox there is only a slight smile on the lips, the possibilities of facial expressions after the injections are noticeably reduced.
Unfortunately, most people resort to this procedure only in adulthood, around the age of 30. Of course, it’s not too late to do Botox at this time. But sometimes it happens that some wrinkles are already very noticeable by this time, and the procedure will not give the desired result, that is, they will smooth out, but not completely.
After age 55, your doctor may refuse to give injections because the health risks increase. And after 60 years, such injections are both useless and can cause serious harm.
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Video shows Botox injections in the corners of the lips:
What should be done if a person wants to inject his lips with Botox? You need to prepare for the procedure. A day before the appointed time, you need to give up alcohol, since alcohol increases the risk of hematomas. If possible, you should stop taking anticoagulants and antibiotics.
How are Botox injections done?
In what cases are Botox injections given? Indications for this are usually drooping corners of the lips, their uneven contour, and the presence of asymmetry between the upper and lower lips. Additionally, if your lips are too thin or are often pursed, Botox can improve the situation. It will not pump them up, but due to its mechanism of action (namely, by removing increased muscle tone, which leads to just such consequences), it will help make them visually more plump and sensual. Also included in the indications is the presence of facial wrinkles.
The procedure algorithm is relatively simple. First, anesthesia is performed in the area above the upper lip, that is, local anesthesia. When the medicine begins to take effect, which will be about 20 minutes after the anesthetic is applied, the doctor may mark the injection sites. Usually there are few of them, and the dose of the drug will be small.
Thin and short needles are used for injections. At the end of the procedure, ice should be applied to the lips to prevent hematomas from forming. The doctor must treat injection marks with a special composition.
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The patient will be under observation for at least another 20 minutes, but he will need to spend a few more hours after the procedure in a relaxed position. After 2 weeks, the injections can be repeated if necessary, but there will be fewer injections. The first time, 4 injection points are usually made, the second time there may be only 2. The procedure as a whole takes about 40 minutes. Moreover, this includes all the preparatory work; sometimes it can turn out faster, although there is still no need for haste here.
Video shows in what cases Botox injections are given:
How Botox injections are done is relatively clear. But what do you need if you don’t like the result of the procedure? A qualified doctor who will carry out this procedure will definitely tell you in advance what methods can be used to speed up the process of removing botulinum toxin from the body if the patient does not like the effect of the drug. The point is that everything here is individual. For some, the effect lasts for six months, for others it disappears in a month, and this process can be accelerated by using special means. Not in one day, but in a couple of weeks everything will be fixed.
The results after the injections will not be noticeable immediately. Smoothing occurs quite slowly, and in the first few days nothing will be noticeable at all. The first results will be reflected in the mirror only by the end of the first week after the injection. During this period, usually fine wrinkles completely disappear, and deep ones become less noticeable. After two procedures performed at intervals of 2 weeks, large wrinkles may also disappear. The maximum period for which this result lasted was 8 months from the date of the procedure.
After Botox is injected into the lips, there may be unpleasant consequences: numbness of the lips, impaired articulation and speech, but they quickly pass.
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How are injections performed?
The procedure for correcting the shape or raised corners of the lips goes through the following steps:
- At the preliminary consultation, the doctor identifies existing defects, warns the patient about the presence of contraindications and complications, and signs an agreement for the procedure.
- The skin is treated with a special skin cleanser.
- The specialist uses a marker to mark areas on the skin around the lips that require correction.
- The drug and the required dosage are selected, which will give the required result.
- Using a thin needle, the cosmetologist injects the drug subcutaneously at the designated points. The procedure is painless, but a local anesthetic may be used for maximum comfort.
- In order for the drug to be evenly distributed, the doctor performs a light massage of the treated area.
- At the end of the procedure, the area is wiped with an antiseptic to avoid infection. Ice is applied if necessary.
The patient must be under the supervision of a doctor for half an hour, then the necessary recommendations are given that should be followed during the rehabilitation period.
How long does it last?
Once Botox is injected into your lips, you should not expect a long-lasting effect. The length of time the results are maintained will depend on parameters such as the body’s sensitivity to the drug and the amount of the drug administered.
Patients note that age-related changes disappear on average for a period of 4 to 9 months. After this time, the manipulation is done again. After repeated administration, the effect of botulinum toxin is longer.
In order to correct the shape of your lips, you do not have to go to the operating table and put your health at risk. Using the method, you can correct a number of imperfections and turn disadvantages into advantages.
Consequences
Positive and negative consequences may occur after the procedure. The positive ones include:
- the habit of pursing your lips disappears;
- the skin around becomes smooth, without wrinkles;
- lips become symmetrical and even, creating the effect of plump lips.
But in addition to the positive ones, negative consequences may develop:
- performing the procedure in the presence of contraindications may cause complications;
- allergic reactions;
- lack of effect or development of complications due to the purchase of a counterfeit drug.
Most negative reactions occur due to the use of a stitched drug or injections performed by an inexperienced cosmetologist.
Step by step procedure
Botox injection procedure step by step:
The injection points are marked on the skin with a marker.- Determine the quantity of consumables.
- If necessary, the area is numbed with anesthetic gel.
- The substance is administered subcutaneously or intradermally with a disposable insulin syringe, maintaining a distance of 2-3 mm between the injection points.
- The injection sites are gently massaged with your fingers so that the Botox is evenly distributed.
- The patient is under medical supervision for 30 minutes after the session.
The average duration of the procedure is about 40 minutes. To enlarge the lips, the drug is injected into the skin around the red border of the upper and lower lips, 1-2 mm away from it.
To lift the corners of the lips, botulinum toxin is injected subcutaneously, observing a clear symmetry of the administration of the drug and its amount. Injections are carried out in two stages with a break of two weeks.
Side effects
After the procedure, you may experience swelling, minor bruising and a burning sensation, which is a normal reaction that will subside within a few days. But more serious side effects often develop:
- the appearance of hematomas due to injury to small vessels during the procedure;
- the spread of botulinum toxin to adjacent muscles can cause omission of the corners of the mouth;
- in the absence of hygiene rules and treatment of injection sites, inflammatory or purulent processes develop;
- allergic reactions;
- no effect;
- speech disorder;
- numbness of lips.
Choosing a qualified specialist and following his recommendations will help you avoid most complications.
Exercises
The effect of raised corners of the mouth can be achieved by performing several simple exercises at home.
It should be remembered that this will bring the greatest effect if done regularly and correctly:
- Pull your lips into your mouth, pressing them to your teeth, tense your muscles, and remain in this position for 5-10 seconds.
- Pronounce the sound o, while tightening your rounded lips. Relax. Repeat 15-20 times.
- Take a deep breath through your nose, exhale intermittently through pursed lips. Repeat 15-20 times.
- Smile widely with clenched teeth. Take a deep breath and, without changing the position of your lips, exhale through the right and left corners of your mouth.
- With your lips extended like a tube, draw words in the air.
- Pronounce vowel sounds, stretching each of them for several seconds. In this case, it is necessary to actively work with your lips.
Such exercises, when performed regularly, will not only help solve the cosmetic effect, but will also give you a good mood and excellent diction.
Restrictions after introduction
After the procedure, the specialist informs you about recommendations that should be followed throughout the entire rehabilitation period. For 2-3 weeks, you must avoid visiting the bathhouse, sauna, or taking hot baths. In addition, it is prohibited:
- be exposed to direct sunlight;
- visit the solarium;
- take anticoagulants and antibiotics;
- drink alcoholic beverages;
- be in a horizontal position for the first 3-4 hours;
- bend down;
- exercise;
- use creams and decorative cosmetics for the first two days;
- strain facial muscles;
- touch, scratch and massage your face.
It is necessary to exclude any thermal procedures, as this may contribute to a faster release of botulinum toxin and a decrease in effectiveness.
Rehabilitation period after Botox injections
As you know, Botox is injected on an outpatient basis. Anesthesia is not needed for this, and inpatient observation is not required. At the end of the procedure, there should not be any unpleasant sensations; most likely, the matter will be limited to mild pain in those points where the drug was injected (that is, Botox is usually injected into the nasolabial lips, and discomfort may occur there, and in severe cases, swelling appears and bruises occur) .
You can’t immediately go out after the session and run errands; this procedure cannot be rushed. You should lie down for some time (and ideally, you should take a horizontal position for 6-7 hours, but most often resting for 4 hours is practiced), and at this time you need to very actively use the corresponding facial muscles - for example, smile, frown, raise your eyebrows in surprise and round your lips. Despite the pain, you should not take analgesics and antibiotics to prevent it from getting worse.
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Like any other intervention of this kind, Botox injections require a certain rehabilitation period. It lasts about a week. During this time, any thermal procedures are contraindicated: you cannot steam in a bathhouse or sauna, sunbathe in the sun, or apply warming compresses. Do not touch the area where the injection was made with your hands. Taking a hot bath or shower is also not recommended; the water should be slightly warm. Antibiotics should not be taken at this time. You will have to avoid alcoholic drinks for a week.
On the day of injection, a sharp turn of the body or even tilting the head is not permissible. After all, this can cause blood to rush to the face. For the same reasons, you cannot go for a massage of the back and collar area, you cannot wash the floor, play sports, or even go shopping for a long time and try on shoes. In all of these cases, Botox may be unevenly distributed under the skin.
FAQ
Can the procedure be done at home? You can try various exercise techniques on your own, and if done systematically, you can get a noticeable effect. As for Botox injections, the procedure should be performed only in specialized centers where the doctor’s qualifications and the shelf life of the drug are confirmed by certificates. When administering botulinum toxin at home, many experience a lack of effect or, on the contrary, experience immobility of the lips; there is also a high risk of complications.
How to lift the corners of your lips with Botox? Injections are made into the muscle that causes the corners of the mouth to droop. After the procedure, the muscle relaxes and stops pulling the corners of the mouth down.
How is the procedure performed? Using a thin needle, the drug is injected subcutaneously around the red border of the lips at a distance of 2 mm. The amount of the drug used is calculated individually for each patient, based on age, existing problems and skin condition. The procedure does not cause pain, but if necessary, the cosmetologist can use a local anesthetic.
How much does the procedure cost? The cost of the session depends on the drug used and dosage. The exact price can be found out at a preliminary consultation with a cosmetologist.
Implantation of threads (thread lifting)
This procedure is carried out to tighten facial tissues that have sagged with age due to weakening muscle tone.
Thread lifting is used when there are no visible results from other procedures, and it is too early to resort to plastic surgery.
More often, the technique is used over the age of 35 when there are noticeable signs of sagging soft tissues, for example, the corners of the lips.
This procedure is contraindicated for people suffering from allergic and oncological diseases, chronic skin pathologies, pregnant and lactating women, as well as obese people due to the lack of effect.
10 days before the expected session, the patient is injected with botulinum toxin to temporarily disable the facial muscles, as they can interfere with the insertion of the threads.
On the day of the lift, the patient is injected with a local anesthetic, then a thread is inserted through a small puncture using a needle, which is pulled under the skin in a forward and reverse direction.
Thanks to the threads, a strong frame of the facial contour is created. This minor operation lasts about an hour, the recovery period is 2-3 days.
After the procedure, there are no marks or scars left, the face looks natural. The corners of the lips are tightened, the double chin is removed.
There are also side effects from thread lifting - pain at the injection sites, small hematomas.
After the procedure, doctors advise sleeping only on your back for 10 days, applying cold to the injection sites, not visiting baths and saunas, and avoiding the open sun.
The result lasts from one to five years, it all depends on the quality of the materials and individual characteristics.
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Botulinum therapy (Botox injections)
– this is the treatment of aesthetic or clinical disorders of the muscles and skin of the face, carried out through the intramuscular injection of botulinum toxin preparations.
The botulinum therapy procedure involves the intramuscular or subcutaneous injection of botulinum toxin type A (BTA), which weakens muscle motor activity. Thanks to this, it is possible to slow down age-related changes in the skin of the face and neck in just one procedure - smooth out wrinkles in the area between the eyebrows, outer corners of the eyes, on the forehead, bridge of the nose, around the mouth, chin and neck.
In the cosmetology department of the Medical Center “PARACELS”, certified drugs “Botox”, “Xeomin” and “Dysport” are used for botulinum therapy.
Cosmetologists have developed the technique of performing injections, taking into account the age and physiological characteristics of the patient. In addition, training is regularly conducted in new techniques that allow you to choose the optimal dosages and combinations of drugs to achieve the desired result. All doctors at the PARACELS Medical Center have certificates for each drug.
What are the wrinkles above the upper lip called?
Vertical wrinkles above the upper lip are called purse-string wrinkles - they are the most often complained about to a cosmetologist.
Pouches have long gone out of use, many have no idea what it is or what it looks like, but the name remains. There is also a horizontal wrinkle between the lip and nose - it is not called at all, it is incorrect because it is much less common. We'll talk about her some other time.
Is botulinum toxin injected at home?
Experts do not recommend experimenting with Botox at home if you lack qualifications and experience. This can lead to unpredictable results and complications.
The lifting effect can be achieved at home, for which the drug “Dimexide” is used in combination with “Solcoseryl”.
- “Dimexide” is diluted with purified water in a ratio of 1:10.
- The face is wiped with the resulting solution using a cotton swab.
- Thickly lubricate the skin with “Solcoseryl” and moisten the applied preparation with boiled water for an hour so that it remains moist.
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