Botox

The Truth about Botox: It Does Not Erase Lines

The Truth about Botox: It Does Not Erase Lines

s a provider, I frequently encounter misconceptions surrounding various treatments. One such treatment is related to Botox which has long been a trusted solution for reducing the appearance of wrinkles and lines. The prevailing myth is that Botox can "erase lines”. This belief, however, is fundamentally false in what Botox can actually do and the role it plays in maintaining youthful skin.

Botox Lip Flip: Everything you need to know

Botox Lip Flip: Everything you need to know

What is the Botox Lip Flip? 

A Botox Lip Flip is a popular, inexpensive, and minimally invasive cosmetic procedure that results in a natural-looking fuller upper lip when smiling.

How does the Botox Lip Flip work?

First, let’s consider how Botox itself works.

Botox is one brand name of the neuromodulator botulinum toxin type A (BoTA), a potent substance produced by the clostridium botulinum bacteria. There are 4 additional FDA approved brand names of BoTA: Dysport, Xeomin, Jeuveau, and Daxxify.

Botox, like all other brands of BoTA, works to temporarily block acetylcholine (ACh) at the neuromuscular junction. ACh is required…