Can Botox be used to open up the eyes when smiling?

July 4, 2014
Asked By:browneyed in New York, NY

When I smile, my eyes become very small. Can botox around the eyes prevent this? Will this also make my eyes look bigger when not smiling? Thanks.

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August 17, 2014

Answer: Botox to open up the eye

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November 5, 2014

Answer: You can have Botox administered around your eyes and to the frown to assists in opening your eyes.

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November 5, 2014

Answer: You can have Botox administered around your eyes and to the frown to assists in opening your eyes.

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July 7, 2014

Answer: Softening of dynamic peri-orbital rhytids with Botox

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July 7, 2014

Answer: Softening of dynamic peri-orbital rhytids with Botox

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July 7, 2014

Answer: Botox to open eyes when smiling

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July 7, 2014

Answer: Botox to open eyes when smiling

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July 7, 2014

Answer: Botox to open eyes

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July 7, 2014

Answer: Botox to open eyes

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