Preventing Lip-Base Lines with Botox for Walnut Wrinkles, Walnut Chin, and Pebble Chin

Hello.

I’m Kim Ha-won from Beauties Doctors.

The impression around the mouth often starts to break down at the chin sooner than expected.

When you close your mouth,

the chin may look especially bumpy,

or

when you smile, the chin may rise up in a pebble-like texture.

In that case, you may want to suspect pebble chin (walnut wrinkles, walnut chin).

At first, it may seem like nothing more than a simple facial habit,

but if this continues repeatedly,

it can lead to horizontal wrinkles below the lips,

so early care is important.

Why does pebble chin develop? Pebble chin is more closely related to excessive use of the chin muscle (mentalis m.) than to skin aging.

In particular, if you have the habit of tightly pressing your lower lip together,

the chin muscle repeatedly contracts, causing the surface of the chin to become uneven.

Because this muscle is connected to the lower lip,

the repeated contractions pull the skin under the lip upward,

and as a result, horizontal wrinkles below the lips can gradually become deeper.

Why the face can look different when you have pebble chin

When pebble chin develops, the chin can look firm,

and the area around the mouth can look tense, which may make the overall impression seem stiff.

At first, it may only be visible when making expressions,

but over time, wrinkles can remain even at rest,

which can also lead to a tired-looking impression.

Care you can try first through daily habits The most basic method is to change the habit when closing your mouth.

Instead of thinking that you are applying force to the chin, try being mindful that “only the lips should lightly touch.”

If you keep the lips gently together without clenching the chin, this can help reduce the use of the chin muscle.

However, if the habit is already deeply ingrained, or if chin muscle use continues even with conscious control, you may also consider procedural support.

Choosing a procedure according to the pebble chin condition

Pebble chin management varies depending on the depth of the current wrinkles and whether they are fixed.

If the wrinkles are not yet severe,

and the chin only looks bumpy when smiling or closing the mouth, while it is relatively smooth at rest,

then pebble chin Botox can be used to ease the excessive contraction of the chin muscle,

which may help prevent the wrinkles from settling in.

Usually, management is done at intervals of 3 to 4 months, with the idea of adjusting the muscle-use habit. If horizontal wrinkles below the lips are already pronounced

If a horizontal wrinkle below the lips is clearly visible even without making an expression,

then at this stage, it may be a condition in which not only muscle issues but also structural skin changes are involved.

In this case, a method that directly supplements the wrinkle line with filler may be more appropriate.

For wrinkles that have already settled in, there are limits to what Botox alone can do, so depending on the condition, a filler-centered plan may be established.

Pebble chin Botox Q&A Q. Why does pebble chin look worse on some days?

The amount of use of the chin muscle varies depending on stress and tension.

On days when the chin is under more force, pebble chin can appear more noticeable. Q. Is pebble chin caused by aging?

It is not only a problem of aging.

Even younger people can develop pebble chin if they have the habit of tightly clenching their mouth.

However, as people get older, wrinkles tend to become more fixed. Q. Won’t my expression look unnatural if I get pebble chin Botox?

Pebble chin Botox is a procedure that only eases excessive force in the chin muscle.

If performed with the proper amount and placement, it generally does not have a major effect on everyday expressions. Q. Can horizontal wrinkles below the lips disappear with Botox?

If the wrinkles are shallow, Botox may help soften them,

but if the wrinkles are already fixed, a filler-based approach may be more appropriate. Q. When is the best time to start pebble chin Botox?

The best time to manage it is when the chin starts to look bumpy, or when you first begin to worry about the line under the lips. Q. How often is it managed?

There are individual differences, but in many cases, management is planned every 3 to 4 months. Q. Are Botox and filler ever done together?

Depending on the condition, the muscle may be adjusted with Botox and the wrinkle line supplemented with filler, so a combined approach is sometimes used.

Pebble chin management, timing is important

Pebble chin and wrinkles below the lips can be prevented with relatively simple care in the early stages,

but once the wrinkles become fixed over time, the approach may need to change.

If your chin has started to look pebble-like, it may help to check in advance what kind of care is appropriate for your current condition,

as this can be a way to preserve a natural-looking impression.

Thank you for reading. This was Kim Ha-won from Beauties Doctors.

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