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Can Crow's Feet Be Merely Softened with Botox?

asked 1 year ago by cf58 in IL
Latest answer by Otto Joseph Placik, MD
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I'm a 52 yr old male. I hoped to have my crow's feet subtly softened but not eliminated. After my first Botox injections the crow's feet are completely gone. Can less Botox be given next time to leave some of the lines? Is this hard to do? Is this an uncommon request?

14 answers to Can Crow's Feet Be Merely Softened with Botox?

Can Botox be used ONLY to soften crow's feet lines?

The answer to your question is yes, Botox can be used to soften the lines rather than make hem completely smooth. The less product used, the more contraction you will have. The downside to your request is that your results will not last as long and you will likely have to visit your physician more often to maintain the softened appearance.

Harold J. Kaplan, MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.celibre.com

Injecting Botulinum Toxin (Dysport or Botox) is an art and may take time to find your customized dose

Although we have standard dose ranges for each treatment area, the amounts administered can be customized for each individual. If you prefer a less dramatic result, simply ask your physicain to administer less Botulinum Toxin (Dysport or Botox) next time.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Botox can be used to subtly modulate crows feet

Yes, botox is a modulator of muscle activity and it can be titrated to the desired effect. It is very common for some patients to seek a "fresh" but not "frozen" appearance that can come with too much botox in too many facial areas. There is a wide patient response to the same unit doses of Botox and it may take 1-3 sessions to achieve just the right unit does per areas response. Once you have titrated the amount of botox to the desired effect, it should be recorded,... more

R. Stephen Mulholland, MD
Toronto Plastic Surgeon

Each person's Botox treatment should be customized

Each person's Botox treatment should be customized to fit their specific aesthetic goals. With this in mind, a Dermatologist experienced in using Botox can acheive less or more effect depending on the strength of the person's facial muscles by using less or more Botox.

William Coleman III, MD
Metairie Dermatologic Surgeon

Gentle BOTOX

Your request is not unusual. BOTOX most certainly can be given in a small unit dose to "soften" the muscle activity in areas. Relay your desire to your injector the next time you go for your maintenance injections. Dr. ES

Earl Stephenson Jr., MD, DDS
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

Men's crow's feet

You are right. For men in their 40s & 50s, it looks much more natural & cosmetically appealing if the lines are decreased in number & depth. Total elimination of the lines in this age group in men looks fake! It is a very reasonable & legitimate request. For my male patients, I always offer them this option & not the total line elimination.

Khaled El-Hoshy, MD
Detroit Dermatologic Surgeon

www.elhoshy.com

Absolutely, crow's feet can be softened with Botox

In my practice, I see so many patients from other injectors who look completely frozen. Botox can easily be used to soften lines and not eliminate them once the dose is appropriately adjusted. I think that conservatism is key when injecting Botox.

Kevin Brenner, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

Correcting crow's feet with Botox - key is realistic expectations

Botox works only for dynamic wrinkles, but not the lines we have when we are not make a facial expression (such as smiling). The result of botox depends on your age when you started regular injections, since the longer you wait, the more likely that you will have non-correctable lines.

Isabel Zhu, MD, PhD
Boulder Dermatologist

Botox and crow's feet

Botox use around the eyes specifically the crow's feet can be used to soften them and not completely eliminated them.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Adjust the dose to get the desired effect

The amount of reduction in lines can often times be controlled by adjusting the dose or amount of botox used. In some areas this is more easily done than in others. You can achieve a more subtle block with botox around the eyes by using less next time. If you are going back to the same physician it should be easy enough for him or her to adjust (reduce) the amount to give you the effect that you want.

Edgar Franklin Fincher, MD, PhD
Beverly Hills Dermatologic Surgeon

All treatments should be tailored to your concerns.

One has to start some where. A quality injector should see you back after treatment about 3 weeks later to assess how you did. Photographs obtained before the service should be compared with the photographs taken after treatment. You and your doctor should talk about what you liked and did not like about service. Notes should be made so that when your treatment wears off and it is time to be retreated, the doctor can refer back to the notes and make your next... more

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD
Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon

Crow's Feet May be Softened with Botox

Hi, You have asked a great question. Many patients desire some movement of their muscles with softening of lines, but not complete elimination of movement and lines (for examples of complete elimination tune in to Desperate Housewifes, ABC, Sunday nights). With small doses carefully and strategically placed, it is possible to leave some lines. It is a discriminating, but not uncommon request. Make sure that your injecting physician understands your desired... more

Michael A. Persky, MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

Yes

By altering the amount of botox you can get less of an effect. It may take several times to get the mix just right so be patient with your doctor. Good Luck, Dr T

Scott Tucker, MD
Winston Salem Plastic Surgeon

You can soften wrinkles and not eliminate them with Botox

To get a more natural look and soften and not completely remove wrinkles, it just take a partial dose (lower) of Botox. Personally, I prefer that for my Botox as well. This is fairly easy to do.