What should you know about dimpled chin botox?

A chin may look puckered, uneven or cobbled when the mentalis muscle contracts. Botulinum toxin type A temporarily reduces that contraction; it does not add volume or change the chin bone. The clinician considers your resting shape, movement, skin quality and facial balance before choosing injection points. Results are gradual as muscle activity eases, and the effect wears off as the treated muscle becomes active again.

This approach is different from dermal fillers, which add volume beneath the skin. Botox may be discussed alongside treatment for wrinkles or other expression-related areas, but each area needs its own assessment.

Choose a qualified medical injector who can examine your chin at rest and while you speak or purse your lips. Share medicines, allergies, pregnancy or breastfeeding plans, neuromuscular conditions, and any previous facial injections. Follow the clinic’s instructions about cleansing and activities after treatment. Avoid rubbing or pressing the injection sites until you have been advised that normal skincare is suitable.

Ask when the clinician expects the change to be assessable and whether a review is included. Take a clear photograph in the same lighting if you want to compare your chin over time.

Contact the treating clinic if swelling, redness, tenderness or bruising is worsening rather than settling, or if you are unsure whether a new change is expected. Seek urgent medical help for trouble breathing or swallowing, widespread weakness, severe allergic symptoms, or sudden facial or vision changes. These symptoms need prompt assessment and should not be managed by waiting for the cosmetic effect to fade.

Which muscle is causing my chin dimpling, and what change is realistic for my facial movement? How will you reduce the chance of an uneven smile or difficulty moving my lower lip? What alternatives would suit me if I need more structural support? When should I contact you after the injections?