Is it typical to inject Botox all around the eyes?

Hi! We normally inject Botox in the crows feet, above and between the eyebrows, and --in very small doses-- in the lower eyelids. It all depends on what lines you are trying to correct, and if you want to lift the eyebrows. This is a kind of sculpture, so the doctor has to have a good eye, and precise... more

Botox can be injected under the eyes to lessen the creasing there but only works half of the time. The sides are always done for the crows feet creases. Above the eye injections just under the eyebrow in the mid-lateral aspect are done to try to raise the lateral outer eyebrow somewhat. Again it only works... more

The person injecting the Botox can use it around the eyes, yes. That said, I wonder what prompted the question. The treatment should be discussed with the patient, in terms of what you want to accomplish. There is no standard cookbook recipe for everyone. This drug's application is guided by the patient and... more

Dear Jersey BOTOX can be effectively used all around the eyes. This includes treatment between the eyebrows, along the eyebrows, in the crows feet areas, and for some a little treatment under the eyes. Under eye treatment is increasingly being replaced with under eye filler service. By filling up the under eye... more

Hi Jersey, Injection of Botox for the treatment of "crow's feet" involves injections "around the eye" laterally.  Sometimes a small dose of Botox is injected just below the lower lash line to help relax an over active muscle. Good luck and be well. Dr. P

I will assume that you did your homework and went to a board certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon who knows how to get the best results. I would never second guess a qualified physician with such little information. That said, Botox is usually injected between the eyebrows, lateral (to the side) of each... more