Halloween is that time of year when little ones get to dress up as whatever they want... animals, princesses, ghosts and goblins. While costumes like Dr. Spock and Donald Duck are adorable on kids, adults can look downright frightening- especially when these looks result from cosmetic procedures.
Dr. Spock: you may have liked watching Star Trek on tv, but that doesn't mean you want your eyebrows to belong on the show. The "Dr. Spock" occurs when more Botox or Dysport is injected into the middle of the forehead than the sides. As Botox and Dysport stop muscle movement, the middle portion of the forehead doesn't move, but the sides are able to raise up, lifting the outside portions of the eyebrows with it, and Voila! Beam me up, Scotty. Even placement of the neurotoxin helps prevent this and results in a much more natural look.
Ducks: specifically, duck lips. These usually occur when either too much filler is placed in the lips, and/or the filler is placed without following the natural shape and contour of the lips. The most natural-looking enhanced lips happen when the normal anatomy of lips is respected. The upper lip is smaller than the lower lip - usually in a ratio of 1/3 to 2/3. The lip is not the same thickness all the way across it. Usually, it is thinner on the sides, and has two fuller "pillows" on the top lip, and three "pillows" on the lower lip. Some people have a more prominent cupid's bow than others. Following these landmarks and filling with the natural shape of the lip prevents the dreaded "Donald Duck" lip.
Thanks to modern medicine, it's easier than ever to use non-invasive cosmetic treatments like Botox/Dysport, fillers, and lasers to get subtle, natural looking results. But make sure you see a board certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon with cosmetic experience... and leave the costumes for October 31st!
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