You can use botox to treat chin dimpling, however most people do not use this muscle when smiling.
Everyone smiles slightly differntly so perhaps this would work for you. It is not a standard area so is less certain of a result. (Paul Munsanje, MD, London Physician)
Botox for chin dimpling
Botox can be placed into the mentalis muscle of the chin. That’s what causes these dimples. By relaxing the muscle, the Botox helps smooth the chin when you smile. See an injector with extensive experience. (Andrew Campbell, MD, Milwaukee Facial Plastic Surgeon)
Botox for the orange peel chin
Botox (like Xeomin and Dysport) is a medication injected into target muscles of the face to selectively relax them for fewer/softer wrinkles. Peau d’orange or Orange peel chin is when the mentalis muscle contracts and causes dimpling of the skin.
Botox Can Help Smooth Out The Dimpling On Your Chin
By selectively relaxing the mentalis muscles, it pulls a little softer on the skin resulting in a smoother chin. It’s important to avoid the depressor muscles, because a relaxed depressor muscle will create a crooked smile. (Victor Chung, MD, San Diego Facial Plastic Surgeon)
Botox to treat chin dimpling (orange peel)
Botox can be used to treat chin dimpling and usually lasts 3-4 months. I suggest seeking a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss this treatment in more detail. (Brian S. Glatt, MD, FACS, Morristown Plastic Surgeon)
Botox is an excellent treatment for chin dimpling or “orange peel”. It’s a quick and fast procedure that yields nice smooth results that last up to 3 months. (Martin Jugenburg, MD, Toronto Plastic Surgeon)
Smoothing Chin Irregularities with Botox and/or Filler
Chin can be improved with Botox and/or fillers. See an expert in facial sculpting for a formal evaluation. (Jason Emer, MD, Los Angeles Dermatologic Surgeon)
Peau d’orange!
The mentalis muscle causes this and it can be dramatically improved with Botox or Dysport. The injection must be done carefully and there’s a risk your smile may be different afterwards. (Aldo Guerra, MD, Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon)
Orange Peel …try BOTOX
The cause of the orange peel effect is that your muscles are contracting and your skin that overlies the muscles are wrinkling. Using Botox in this area will smooth out your chin.
You should be very careful with whom you attempt to use Botox because there are other muscles that can affect the way you smile. Make sure you see an experienced injector. (Carlos Wolf, MD, Miami Facial Plastic Surgeon)
This appearance when smiling is usually due to over activity of the muscles in the chin. Botox relaxes the muscles and often helps to improve the appearance. (Curtis Perry, MD, Downey Facial Plastic Surgeon)
Orange peel chin and Botox
To start, a combination of Botox and fillers can improve and smooth out the contour of your chin by relaxing targeted muscles and filling in the grooves. Be sure to consult with a facial contour specialist who will review your options. (Julie Edween, DO, Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon)
Can Botox help “orange peel smile”?
Generally speaking Botox can be helpful. However in many situations a combination of Botox with fillers is more helpful to help you attain your goals.
Keep in mind depending on your goal especially in this area a surgical solution may be more appropriate for long term success. Seek an in person consultation or even second opinions for possible solutions to your desires. (Paul Pietro, MD, Greenville Physician)
Skin irregularities with smiling and a square chin.
Skin irregularities with smiling and a square chin. The skin irregularities can be improved with filler or botox. The squareness can be reduced with a chin reduction/contouring procedure for a more feminine chin. (Toby Mayer, MD, Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon)
Some patients will have a “cobblestone” appearance to their chin region when smiling which can be effectively treated with Botox. Be sure to see an ASPS board certified plastic surgeon in consultation for treatment. (Nelson Castillo, MD, Atlanta Plastic Surgeon)