The botox for lower face course at Harley Street Institute combines comprehensive online learning with practical training delivered as part of the Advanced Botox & Dermal Fillers course. This is not a standalone practical course — the online component provides in-depth theory and video demonstrations, while hands-on training is integrated within the advanced practical programme.
Lower face treatment requires understanding of muscle interactions, lip function preservation, and the delicate balance between aesthetic improvement and functional integrity. The course covers mentalis, DAO, platysma, perioral lines, gummy smile, lip flip, bunny lines, nose tip lifting, and the Nefertiti face lift.
Experienced practitioners recognise that lower face applications carry different risk profiles than forehead or crow's feet treatment. The margin for error is smaller, dosing must be conservative, and patient selection requires careful assessment of existing lip function and treatment expectations.
This training develops the clinical reasoning required for advanced lower face applications. Practitioners learn to assess perioral concerns, understand which presentations respond well to botulinum toxin versus alternative treatments, and apply appropriate techniques for each indication.
What Is Lower Face Botox?
Botox for lower face refers to targeted botulinum toxin applications in the perioral region, chin, and lower facial muscles. These applications address concerns including perioral lines (smoker's lines), chin dimpling (peau d'orange), downturned mouth corners, gummy smile, and jawline definition through the Nefertiti lift.
The online course covers key muscles: the orbicularis oris surrounding the lips, the mentalis creating chin dimpling, the depressor anguli oris (DAO) pulling down mouth corners, the platysma bands affecting neck and jawline appearance, and the levator labii superioris alaeque nasi for gummy smile.
Each lower face application requires specific anatomical knowledge and dosing considerations. Unlike upper face treatment where relatively standard protocols exist, lower face applications demand individualised assessment based on muscle strength, lip function, and patient-specific anatomy.
Key aspects of lower face treatment:
- Mentalis treatment for chin dimpling (1-point and 2-point techniques)
- DAO injection for downturned mouth corners
- Platysma treatment and Nefertiti face lift technique
- Perioral lines / smoker's lines treatment
- Gummy smile correction and lip flip technique
- Bunny lines (nasalis) and nose tip lifting
Why Lower Face Botox Requires Specialist Training
Lower face botox training at specialist level is essential because this region presents unique anatomical complexity. The perioral muscles interact closely, and inappropriate treatment can affect speech, eating, drinking, and facial expression in ways that significantly impact patient quality of life.
Foundation courses appropriately focus on upper face applications where anatomy is more forgiving and outcomes more predictable. Lower face treatment requires advanced understanding of muscle relationships and the functional consequences of over-treatment.
The online course develops assessment skills required for lower face applications. Practitioners learn to evaluate lip competence, identify asymmetries, and predict outcomes based on individual patient anatomy.
Who This Course Is For
This botox for lower face course is designed for experienced practitioners who have completed foundation botulinum toxin training and developed practical competence through regular clinical practice. Lower face applications are not suitable for beginners.
The online course is accessible to those preparing for advanced training. Practical hands-on experience is then delivered through the Advanced Botox & Dermal Fillers course.
This training is particularly relevant for practitioners whose patients request comprehensive facial rejuvenation or present with specific lower face concerns such as perioral lines, chin dimpling, gummy smile, or downturned mouth corners.
Suitable for:
- Experienced aesthetic practitioners with established upper face botox competence
- Doctors seeking to expand into comprehensive facial rejuvenation
- Dentists with foundation botox training and interest in perioral aesthetics
- Nurses and prescribers with regular aesthetic practice experience
- Practitioners enrolled in or considering the Advanced Botox & Dermal Fillers course
Clinical Considerations in Lower Face Botox
Clinical considerations in lower face botox treatment centre on understanding muscle function and avoiding over-treatment. The orbicularis oris, mentalis, and depressor anguli oris require careful assessment and conservative dosing to achieve aesthetic improvement without functional compromise.
Patient assessment for lower face treatment requires evaluation of lip function, existing asymmetries, and realistic expectations. Many perioral concerns respond better to dermal filler or skin resurfacing than to botulinum toxin alone.
Dosing for lower face applications typically requires smaller volumes than upper face treatment, with precise placement to target specific muscle fibres while preserving adjacent function.
Risk factors and clinical awareness:
- Lip incompetence affecting eating, drinking, and speech
- Asymmetric smile from DAO treatment imbalance
- Drooling from over-treatment of orbicularis oris
- Unnatural appearance from excessive perioral muscle relaxation
- Patient dissatisfaction when expectations exceed botox capabilities
- Interaction with existing facial asymmetry or nerve weakness
Relationship to Botox Masterclasses
This botox for lower face module is part of the Advanced Botox & Dermal Fillers course at Harley Street Institute. The online component provides comprehensive theory and video demonstrations, while practical hands-on training is delivered within the advanced programme.
This is not a standalone practical course. Practitioners complete the online learning to develop theoretical understanding, then apply techniques during supervised practical sessions within the Advanced Botox & Dermal Fillers course.
The online course includes an assessment and certificate upon completion, demonstrating theoretical competence in lower face botulinum toxin applications.
How This Course Is Delivered
The online course includes video demonstrations of all key techniques: mentalis (1-point and 2-point), DAO, platysma, Nefertiti lift, smoker's lines, gummy smile, lip flip, bunny lines, and nose tip lifting.
Upon completing the online modules and 10-question assessment, practitioners receive a certificate. Practical training is then available through the Advanced Botox & Dermal Fillers course.
This structure allows flexible learning — practitioners can complete theory at their own pace before attending practical training where they apply techniques under supervision.
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Professional Responsibility & Scope of Practice
Professional responsibility in lower face treatment requires conservative approaches and clear patient communication about limitations. Not all perioral concerns respond well to botulinum toxin, and practitioners must honestly assess which patients will benefit.
Patient consent for lower face botox should explicitly address the risks of functional impairment, the conservative dosing approach that may limit initial results, and the importance of review appointments.
Documentation should reflect thorough assessment of lip function, treatment rationale, dosing, and follow-up plans. Lower face treatment warrants particularly careful record-keeping given the potential for functional complications.
The botox for lower face course at Harley Street Institute provides comprehensive online learning combined with practical training through the Advanced Botox & Dermal Fillers course. This advanced training develops the conservative judgment and anatomical understanding essential for safe, effective perioral treatment.
Complete the online course to gain theoretical competence, then join the Advanced Botox & Dermal Fillers course for supervised hands-on training.