How Long Do BOTOX® Cosmetic Chin Injections Last?
Posted October 03, 2024 in BOTOX® Cosmetic
BOTOX® Cosmetic is primarily known for its effectiveness in reducing lines on your forehead and around your eyes. But did you know that BOTOX® Cosmetic can also be used to diminish signs of aging around your chin? In this blog, we discuss what BOTOX® Cosmetic can do to reduce chin wrinkles, how long the treatment lasts, and what factors influence your results.
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What Can BOTOX® Cosmetic Chin Injections Address?
BOTOX® Cosmetic chin injections are designed to address chin lines and dimpling, also called “golf ball” or “orange peel” chin because of its appearance and texture. BOTOX® Cosmetic can smooth these lines and dimples, which are caused by dynamic movements of the mentalis, or chin muscle. While genetics can play a part in how deep the lines in your chin are, these types of wrinkles are caused by repetitive movements from smiling, talking, and chewing. Specifically, BOTOX® Cosmetic chin injections can treat:
- Deep lines or creases in your chin
- Dimpling on your chin
- Wrinkles on your chin
- Jowls and a sagging jawline
How Does BOTOX® Cosmetic Work in the Chin Area?
When you receive BOTOX® Cosmetic injections in your chin, the neuromodulator targets the mentalis muscle. The mentalis is a small muscle at the tip of the chin. It is sometimes called the “pouting muscle” because its purpose is to raise and move your lower lip, like when you pout. The mentalis is also engaged when you chew, drink, or make facial expressions of contempt or doubt. Over time, the decrease of collagen and elastin in your skin makes it harder for it to smooth out after making facial expressions as easily as it once did, so the dimples and wrinkles created by these unconscious repetitive movements begin to permanently etch themselves in your face.
Just like when it’s injected into your forehead, BOTOX® Cosmetic chin injections temporarily block the nerves that prompt your chin muscles to contract, keeping the mentalis muscle relaxed and smoothing out lines and dimples.
BOTOX® Cosmetic chin injections can also address jowls and an undefined jawline by relaxing the platysma muscle in your neck. The platysma muscle is responsible for expressions and movement in your lower face, so by relaxing it with BOTOX® Cosmetic, the muscles are prevented from pulling downward, tightening and defining your jawline.
Who Is a Good Candidate For BOTOX® Cosmetic Chin Injections?
Candidates for BOTOX® Cosmetic chin injections are patients who are in overall good health, are not pregnant or breastfeeding, and do not suffer from any neuromuscular condition. If you are bothered by wrinkles, lines, or dimpling on your chin, or want to reduce the appearance of jowls and define your jawline, BOTOX® Cosmetic chin injections may be the solution.
Factors That Affect How Long BOTOX® Cosmetic Chin Injections Last
BOTOX® Cosmetic chin injections typically last three to six months, but the longevity of your results depends on several factors.
Individual Metabolism
BOTOX® Cosmetic is eventually metabolized by your body, so the length of your results will depend on how quickly your body breaks it down. Patients with a higher metabolic rate may see their results fade a bit faster than those with a slower metabolism.
Muscle Use and Strength
The strength of the muscle injected with BOTOX® Cosmetic and how frequently you use it also affect your results. Habitual clenching of the muscle (sometimes unconsciously) makes it stronger, causing the effects of BOTOX® Cosmetic to wear off sooner.
Dosage and Skill of the Injector
The key to excellent results from your BOTOX® Cosmetic chin injections lies in ensuring that you’ve received the correct dose injected into the optimal location. A skilled and experienced injector knows what dosage and placement will maximize your results while minimizing the risk of complications.
Age and Skin Elasticity
With age comes the loss of skin elasticity, making it easier for wrinkles and lines to grow deeper than they would with younger, more supple skin. While BOTOX® Cosmetic chin injections are appropriate for any age, older patients may find that their results don’t last as long as they would in younger patients.
Frequency of Use
If you are consistent in your BOTOX® Cosmetic chin injection regimen, you may notice that your results begin to last longer. This is because BOTOX® Cosmetic relaxes the muscles, limiting their movement. Over time, the targeted muscles gradually weaken, reducing muscle contractions and prolonging the effects of your treatment.
Learn More About BOTOX® Cosmetic Chin Injections in Fresno
If you are unhappy with the appearance of your chin, whether due to dimpling or a sagging jawline, it’s time to discover the benefits of BOTOX® Cosmetic chin injections. When you come in for a consultation, the highly trained and experienced injectors at Valley Institute of Plastic Surgery will discuss your concerns and goals for treatment, examine your face, and provide a customized treatment plan sure to give you the results you desire. To schedule an appointment, call today at (559) 435-9646 or complete the online contact form.