Will Botox Help My Dynamic Chin Pad Ptosis?

Q: Dr. Eppley, From what I’ve read, the closest description of what I’m experiencing is dynamic chin ptosis – my chin only protrudes when I smile or speak. I’d like to reduce that movement and am considering starting with Botox. Could you please advise where you would recommend the injections be placed and approximately how many units may be needed? Thank you so much 🙂

A:This is not a problem in which I would recommend Botox injections as I don’t think it will have a positive effect. This is caused by a  more global facial movement pulling back on the chin revealing and displacing the extra soft tissue chin pad tissues. In essence you would have to paralyze your whole smile to have an effect.

Dr. Barry Eppley

World-Renowned Plastic Surgeon