Salt Lake City Botox doctors

Mark Taylor, MD Mark Taylor, MD
Salt Lake City Dermatologic Surgeon
440 West 200 South Suite 250, Salt Lake City
45 answers
P. Daniel Ward, MD P. Daniel Ward, MD
Salt Lake City Facial Plastic Surgeon
4696 Daybreak Rim Way, South Jordan
14 answers
John Bitner, MD John Bitner, MD
Salt Lake City Facial Plastic Surgeon
2121 N. Robins Drive, Layton
6 answers
Cheryl Eberting, MD Cheryl Eberting, MD
Salt Lake City Dermatologist
144 S. Main Street Suite 100, Alpine
5 answers
Renato Saltz, MD Renato Saltz, MD
Salt Lake City Plastic Surgeon
5445 South Highland Drive , Salt Lake City
2 answers
York Jay Yates, MD York Jay Yates, MD
Salt Lake City Plastic Surgeon
2121 N 1700 W , Layton
2 answers
J. Gregory Kjar, M.D. J. Gregory Kjar, M.D.
Salt Lake City Plastic Surgeon
1551 Renaissance Towne Drive Suite 360, Bountiful
2 answers

Recent Answers

Is the Orbicularis Oculi Muscle Ever Frozen with Botox Injections?

I read the paragraph below on an Oprah.com article, and was wondering if this muscle is commonly or ever frozen by botox injections? "When someone smiles out of genuine delight, a facial muscle called the orbicularis oculi involuntarily contracts, crinkling the skin around the eyes. Most of us are incapable of deliberately moving this muscle, which means that when a person fakes a smile, her orbicularis oculi likely won't budge."
A: Botox uses Botox is FDA approved for cosmetic purposes only in the glabella. However, it is commonly used "off label" in other locations. I commonly inject it on the side of the eyes, partially weakening the lateral extent of the orbicularis oculi muscle. This helps to soften crow's feet when smiling. When used here, I have never seen it create an un-natural or fake appearance with facial animation.
John Bitner, MD
Salt Lake City Facial Plastic Surgeon
Does It Take Months for Botox to Correct the Brow Furrow?

I received my first treatment of Botox 6 weeks ago. The doctor said that I only needed 16 units as my brow furrow wasn't that bad. After 2 weeks I still had alot of movement and the crease was still there. Today is 6 weeks since my first treatment and I have been back twice since my first treatment because I still have a crese! She told me today that it could take months for the crease to slowly fill back in! She is'nt charging me but I am wondering if I am wasting my time with weak Botox.
A: You may need a bit more Botox and and possibly some filler to get rid of your furrow.

If  your furrow is long-standing, you may need a more Botox than 16 units.  If the crease is deep and permanently creased, it may be necessary to use a filler to evert the crease.

Mark Taylor, MD
Salt Lake City Dermatologic Surgeon
Would Botox in my Eyebrows Affect How Wide I Can Open my Eyes?

I'm interested in getting botox to lower my eyebrows, however I was wondering if this procedure would affect how wide I can open my eyes?
A: Injecting Botox into the Brow- Risks?

I must admit, I've never injected botox intending to "lower" the eyebrows.  Usually, we try to stay high enough on the forehead to keep from dropping the brow.  The closer you get to the brow, the higher risk of accidentally or, in your case, purposely dropping the brow.  As you get really close to the brow, another potential side effect is to cause weakening of the muscle that lifts the eyelid.  This can cause drooping of the eyelid, something known as ptosis.  This side effect is relatively rare (has happened to me once out of hundreds and hundreds of injections) but that risk might a little higher if you are intending to drop the brow.  If you had ptosis, it would effect how widely you can open your eyes.

John Bitner, MD
Salt Lake City Facial Plastic Surgeon
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