Frequently Asked Questions About Botox for the Nostrils

Nasal Botox is a procedure designed to relax the muscles that cause the sides of the nose to spread outward when you smile, resulting in a sleeker appearance around the nose.

This treatment is ideal for those who are concerned about their nostrils flaring when they smile, their nostrils being too noticeable, or the prominence of the area around their nose.

Nasal Botox is not a procedure that alters the bone structure or cartilage of the nose to make the nose itself smaller. By relaxing the muscles that cause the nostrils to flare, it addresses the widening of the nostrils when you smile, with the goal of making the area around the nose appear sleeker.

Several muscles are involved in the movement of the nostrils, including the levator labii superioris alaeque nasi, the dilator nares, and the depressor septi nasi. At YAYOI CLINIC, we observe your facial expressions and muscle movements when you smile and determine the injection sites based on your specific condition.

The number of units of Botox needed for the sides of the nose varies depending on muscle movement and the desired result.

According to the official FAQ for YAYOI CLINIC, the cost is generally adjusted to around 5 to 10 units. Please check the "Price List" page or ask during your consultation for details.

At YAYOI CLINIC, we assess the overall balance of your facial features—including not only the sides of your nose but also the area around your mouth and the tip of your nose—and carefully adjust the injection sites and dosage. We carefully observe your facial expressions and muscle movements when you smile to achieve natural-looking results.

The results of Botox injections in the sides of the nose can vary depending on the injection site and dosage. At YAYOI CLINIC, we carefully assess muscle movement and other factors to ensure the appropriate amount is injected into the necessary areas.

Since Botox injections for the sides of the nose are administered in the delicate area around the nose, you may feel some pain.

At YAYOI CLINIC, we have introduced “Pain-Free Botox,” a formula developed exclusively by BIANCA CLINIC, to minimize discomfort during injections.

According to YAYOI CLINIC, patients generally begin to notice changes after a Botox treatment for the sides of the nose within about 2 to 3 days, and the effects stabilize in about 1 to 2 weeks. The timing of these changes varies from person to person.

With Botox injections for the sides of the nose, redness, swelling, or bruising may occur at the injection site. At YAYOI CLINIC, we inform patients that in most cases, these symptoms will subside naturally within a few days to about a week.