Botox for crows feet cause droopy lower eyelid?

I've been thinking of having Botox for my crow's feet, but my doctor told me not to do it. He would not give me the injections. He said it was not approved by the FDA for use on crow's feet because it's such a sensitive area of the face. What's more troubling is that it weakens the muscles over time and in the long run, it could result in a droopy lower eye lid! Any comments on this?

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A: Botox for crow's feet should not cause lower eyelid droop

By Anifat Balogun, MD - Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

Done properly, Botox injections injected at specific points in the lateral eye area are safe and effective to treat crow's feet. As long as the area under the lower lid is not injected, lower eyelid droop will not occur. Your doctor is correct that Botox Cosmetic is not FDA approved for the treatment of crow's... more

A: Botox for Crows Feet

By Oleh Slupchynskyj, MD - New York City Facial Plastic Surgeon

Hi Christie, Botox works great for the lines around the eyes known as crows feet. Carefully injected you should have no problem and great results. Over time, as you age, your lower lids will become lax and may even become droopy. This has nothing to do with Botox, it has all to do with aging and the effects of... more

A: BOTOX works well to soften or eliminate your crow's feet.

By Eric M. Joseph, MD - West Orange Facial Plastic Surgeon

BOTOX injections are completely safe for reduction in the appearance of crow's feet when you smile. I have not seen change in the shape, position or tone of the lower eyelid in any of my patients. I hope this is helpful, and best regards.

A: Botox for crow's feet

By Steven Wallach, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Botox works great for crow's feet. Crow's feet develop from animation of the muscle areound the eye. Yes, if the Botox is injected very close to the inferior orbicularis muscle, it may cause an ectropion temporarily.

A: Many reasons to use Botox for crows feet

By Min S. Ahn, MD - Westborough Facial Plastic Surgeon

Botox is actually the best treatment option for crows feet when done properly. It also can be used in the same treatment session to elevate the lateral eyebrow as was described in my publication entitled "Temporal browlift using Botulinum toxin A" Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2000. It is an... more

A: Botox Works Great For Crows Feet

By Tanveer Janjua, MD - Bedminster Facial Plastic Surgeon

Botox is used in the crows feet area as an off label use and is completely legal, ethical and effective. The risk of a droopy eyelid in the long run is less than getting it in the glabella the area betweent the eyebrows. You need to find someone in your area who injects the crows feet regularly and you will be... more

A: Nonsense

By Mary Lupo, MD - New Orleans Dermatologist

Botox is wonderful for the crow's feet and it actually helps to lift the lateral brow when done properly. We do it every day "off-label" meaning it is FDA approved for one thing (frown lines) and we use it for another problem like crows feet, downturned smile, forehead wrinkles, etc. I would suggest... more

A: Botox is the Treatment of Choice for Crow's Feet Wrinkles

By Michael A. Persky, MD - Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

Hi Christie, Your physician is not experienced and does not know what he is talking about regarding the effects of Botox in the lateral eye area. Botox has been used for years, and is the treatment of choice for treating crow's feet. It is used off label in this area, as it is in many other... more

A: Botox is safe and effective for crows feet.

By George J. Beraka, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Hi! 1) Your doctor is not experienced with Botox. In Manhattan, we inject Botox into the crows feet every day, without problems. It is an "off label" use, but widely accepted as safe and effective. 2) Botox can cause dropping of the lower eyelids, but only if it is done... more

A: Not true

By Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD - Virginia Beach Dermatologist

With all due respect to your physician's advice he is only partially correct. It is true that the FDA has not cleared Botox for cosmetic use for any other place than the glabellar lines. These are the furrows that some people develop between their eyes. However, this does not mean it is not... more

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