Will Botox produce effective results on a 55-year-old woman?

Sort: Date | Helpful

12 answers to “Will Botox produce effective results...”

A: Botox can help

By Ronald Shelton, MD - Manhattan Dermatologic surgeon

Botox can certainly help reduce the frown lines between the eyebrows, despite someone’s age. It is not used to treat all the lines underneath the eyelids as that can cause a sagging down of the eyelid margin which might allow for some dryness of the eyes. A small dose can be used right under the lower... more

A: Yes, Botox will produce an effective result

By Nissan Pilest, MD - Orange County Dermatologist

Usually, Botox, by relaxing the muscles, will give you a good result. However, it will not remove any lines. To improve actual lines you will probably have to combine Botox with a filler or do a resurfacing procedure after Botox.

A: Botox for 55-year-old woman

By Arnold W. Klein, MD - Beverly Hills Dermatologist

Botox can absolutely produce results on a 55-year-old woman Depending on the severity of wrinkles, the Botox may be combined with another filler for best results.

A: Removing lines

By Steven Hacker, MD - Delray Beach Dermatologist

It sounds like you have not had any cosmetic procedures and if that is the case, it is important for you to understand, regardless, of what is promised, that Botox does not "remove" frown lines or wrinkles. Botox will minimize the appearance of lines and wrinkles by temporarily... more

A: Yes it is

By Christopher L. Hess, MD - Fairfax Plastic Surgeon

The glabellar lines or the lines between the eyes are best treated by Botox. In addition Botox in this area does not affect the brows too much. As opposed to permanent treatment of this area by dividing the corregator muscles which allows the medial brows to migrate laterally. Botox of lines under... more

A: Botox and frown lines

By Steven Wallach, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Botox is a great product for frown line. It is not a good product for lines underneath the eyes. This is most likely due to loose skin and a blepharoplasty probably would be better. As a 55 year old, I will tell you that Botox can help your frown lines. For most people it will do the job well. If... more

A: Botox for a 55 year old

By Stuart H. Bentkover, MD - Worcester Facial Plastic Surgeon

Yes, Botox should be effective in improving the frown lines (glabellar creases) between your eyes. It is also used "off label" for the crow's feet wrinkles. The results vary with does and by patient. About 16% of patients do not react to the product. Some patients also require a filler like Radiesse... more

A: Botox in a 55 year-old

By Bryan K. Chen, MD - San Diego Dermatologist

55 years of age is well within the age range that is appropriate for Botox use. Works great for the "11" frown lines between the eyebrows. Whether it would be appropriate for injection in the forehead or crows feet in your particular case would be up to your doctor to decide, based on... more

A: BOTOX is excellent for frown lines.

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

You should see improvement in your frown lines for around 4 months after your office-injection. Botox is also excellent for forehead lines, and crow's feet. Botox does not work well for crepe under-eye skin. I hope this helps, and best regards.

A: Botox in the 55 Year Old Female Virgin Forehead

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

Hi BP, Botox works very well on the glabellar "frown" lines of men and women aged 55. You should ask your physician injector to inject a small amount of hyaluronic acid filler (Restylane or Juvederm) at the same time. Botox and the filler work synergistically to diminish the vertical frown lines... more

More answers to Will Botox produce effective results on a 55-year-old woman?
Naples - Botox is effective for wrinkles between the brows
New York City - Absolutely!