Do Botox injections work on the neck?

Can Botox be used on the neck? What is it good for?

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6 answers to “Do Botox injections work on the neck?”

A: Botox injections nicely smooth the midline Neck (Platysma) bands

Peter A. Aldea, MD

As we age, the shaving muscle, Platysma, which extends from the jaws over the neck to insert in the skin over the breasts, comes off the neck. Different people have a different appearance to this - the most common appearance is of two muscle folds / cords than extend from the chin to the bottom of the neck... more

A: Botox can definitely be used on the neck to treat the...

Steven Wallach, MD

Botox can definitely be used on the neck to treat the muscle bands of the neck created by the platysma msucle.  It can not treat skin laxity of the neck.

A: Botox may help

Ronald Shelton, MD

Botox can flatten the neck folds that hang down if they're not too big. This makes a more sharp angle at the neck on profile which looks younger. It can also help diminish fine horizontal creases but Botox does not work as well on all patients...some may not get improvement. If the sight of your neck really... more

A: Botox injections are effective for neck bands

Michael A. Persky, MD

Botox is very effective at correcting the medial two bands of the neck, called platysmal bands. Of course, the injections are effective only when they are correctly placed into the platysma muscle. The platysma muscle is very thin, and should be injected by physicians experienced with this area. The proper... more

A: Botox on the neck - Yes, but have an experienced injector

Shahram Salemy, MD

Botox can be used for platysmal bands of the neck, but be very cautious and pick someone who does this regularly, as there are some vital structures in the neck that must not be disturbed. I would also recommend having a formal consultation with a plastic surgeon, as oftentimes Botox is not the answer, but... more

A: Botox Cosmetic injections in the neck can be used to...

D.J. Verret, MD

Botox Cosmetic injections in the neck can be used to soften platysmal bands or the turkey waddle in the neck. This is an off label use of the medication but can be safely done. Great caution must be used as injection in the neck area can lead to difficulty swallowing. This will resolve once the Botox Cosmetic... more

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MICHELE BURGESS
1 post
22 Oct 2008

A NEURO DOCTOR WANTS ME TO GO TO HAVE BOTOX INJECTIONS IN MY NECK BECAUSE HE SAID I HAVE A TREMOR AND HE FEELS LIKE WITH THE PAIN I HAVE AND THE TREMOR IT I WOULD HAVE GREAT RESULTS. PLEASE ADVISE ME ASAP. I HAVE AN APPOINTMENT NEXT WEEK.WHAT DO YOU THINK.

JULIE TARI
1 post
9 Jul 2009

I went to the hospital today i have a tremor with my head and the docter said he would inject botox is this safe and a good cure.

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