Why Does Botox Treatment for Crows Feet Make Dents in my Cheeks, Wrinkles Worse and Bags Under my Eyes?

Because Botox works by relaxing hyperactive muscles of expression, it can alter the balance of facial features. For example, brow position is affected by muscles that lift and muscles that pull down, such as the ones that cause crow's feet. Similarly, the crow's feet muscle (called the orbicularis) lifts the upper cheek area, so relaxing it can weaken support for the lower eyelid area in some cases. Based on the response, an experienced injector should be able to alter the technique the next time with different placement and dosing to minimize the problem.

If you had a better post procedure cosmetic outcome with the first provider, return to that provider for repeat injections. You also seem to know that if he/she stayed on the outside of the orbit (temple), the outcome was more pleasing to you ... so, again, have them inject that area only as they can always add more Botox a week later if you don;'t get the effect you desire. It is always important to post pictures so that we better understand your concerns.