Botox can be injected under the eyes

Jeffrey Ellis, MD answers: Can Botox be injected under the eye?

I have crinkles under my eye.  My dermatologist and others refuse to put Botox under the eye.  The crinkles come when I smile, so I realize that it is my cheeks that are pushing into the eye area and cause the crinkles to form. One expert recommended fraxel which did nothing for the crinkles. I have heard that some doctors will put botox under the eye, is this possible?


Jeffrey Ellis, MD
9 months ago
By Jeffrey Ellis, MD - Long Island Dermatologic surgeon

Using Botox under and around the eyes can be very effective in helping to smooth out the wrinkles in this area. However, you should only have this procedure done with a physician who is very comfortable and familiar with the technique.

Though it is possible that the crinkles are from your cheeks pushing up, it is likely that it also has to do with the orbicularis oculi - the muscle around your eye.  It is this muscle that Botox can be injected into to help your wrinkles.

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