Depends on wrinkles

Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD answers: How many units to Botox crow's feet?

I have had Botox for a few years and love it. I have changed my location. I have a new person doing Botox, my problem is I have always maintained 22-24 units that has been perfect and on one occasion 28 units. Which was great as well. My problem is this, my new person that is doing Botox has guessed 39 units I was shocked, I told her no.


Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD
8 months ago

This would depend on the lines and their formation. If a single line less units. Multiple lines more units. If the wrinkles extend quite a distance from the lateral canthus (outer part of the eye) more units. It is safer to inject the superior lies ( upper wrinkles) than lower ones. Usual for me, like the others, is 8-9 units. Touch up with 2-3 units two weeks later if patient and I feel the need. Fillers (Cosmoderm or Restylane) if patient wants total correction.

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