If used properly, lip Botox® can have a positive effect on the entire face. It can both plump and smooth the surface of the lips, thus creating a more youthful appearance overall. It can also make it easier to apply cosmetics correctly and effectively. Overall, lip Botox® can help to increase confidence. For optimum effect, injections should be administered in moderation, as excessive use of Botox® can put the face out of balance and create an unattractive, unnatural look.
The lips are a focal point of the face. Full, healthy lips can be perceived of as an indication of youth, vibrancy, and beauty. For this reason, well-administered lip Botox® may freshen and improve the overall appearance of the entire face.
There are several reasons an individual may benefit from using lip Botox®. The boost in appearance can have a significant mental affect on many individuals by bolstering confidence. Some patients may use the procedure to counteract the effects of aging, including thinning lips due to lower estrogen. People of any age may wish to improve the appearance of naturally thin or imbalanced lips.
Lip Botox® can also increase the ease in applying cosmetics. A smoother, plumper lip with fewer creases is a more advantageous surface for lipstick and lip pencil. It is also easier to keep the lip product in place as the area becomes more pronounced and it is not as easy for it to seep out into the wrinkles around the lips.
The procedure for injection of lip Botox® is relatively quick and painless. Each treatment takes approximately five minutes to a half hour. Most patients report that the injections themselves feel similar to a bee sting.
Though there are low reported rates of patient dissatisfaction or side effects, there are several possible complications associated with receiving lip Botox® which should also be kept in mind. Recipients of the injection should be alert for infections, oozing, and inflammation. It is also possible that the body will reject the injection, thus requiring its removal. Any of these issues should be immediately reported to a doctor. Hiring a qualified professional for the procedure can help to avert some of the negative possible effects of the injections.
Regular maintenance is required in order to keep the effects of Lip Botox®. The injections typically wear off after a few months. It may also take several injections in order to reach the desired result.
