Will Botox Produce Effective Results on a 55-year-old Woman?

Botox is highly effective at reducing the frown lines between the eyes, known as the glabella area. Botox also works extremely well at minimizing the crow's feet, which are the wrinkles on the side of the eyes. Botox is not meant for the wrinkles under the eyes or the frown lines. Frown lines - or smile lines- are best reduced by a filler such as Juvederm, Restylane, Perlane, or Sculptra. Wrinkles under the eyes- best reduced by a combination of filler such as... more

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 eyelids if someone has a bulging eyelid muscle causing a “roll”. Skin lines of the lower eyelid are better treated by laser such as Fraxel.

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.

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.

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 "paralyzing" the muscles that account for the accentuation of those wrinkles and lines. So, two quick answers: 1. No, Botox does not "remove" frown lines and wrinkles. Nothing is... more

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 the lateral part of the eye in a woman of 55 years is well treated by Botox. The only area that is of concern is the lateral forehead. I do not Botox this area as it will cause the brow to... more

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 you have very deep lines, and a drooping brow, you may be better off with a browlift. It is hard to tell without examining you.

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 ('off label") for the glabellar creases.

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 your anatomical facial features. Good luck.

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.

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. Most of the time, even after the Botox has worn off, the lines do not return to their previous unacceptable state. Good luck and be well, choose your injecting physician carefully. Dr. P... more

Hi! Many of our Botox patients are over 55 years old, and age is not an issue.  Botox will correct your frown lines.  Wrinkles under the eyes have several possible treatments, depending on the exact individual anatomy.  So you need a good exam.

As a 55 year old person with wrinkles between the brows, you should be a very good candidate for Botox. The procedure is quick and involves minimal discomfort. You can expect relaxation of those frown lines. Botox works by relaxing muscles so it is most effective in wrinkles you see when animating your face. If the wrinkles are already etched in the skin , the result may be a little less dramatic. I think Botox is also very effective for the crow's feet wrinkles to the side of the eyes... more