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I Have Vertical Lines Under my Eyes Will Botox Improve These?

asked 1 year ago by Andi S
Latest answer by Francis R. Palmer, III, MD
Question viewed 230 times
Tags: under eyes, candidate, vertical lines

These lines run from the outside corners of my eyes to the middle. I also have regular crows feet.

4 answers to I Have Vertical Lines Under my Eyes Will Botox Improve These?

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Will Botox soften the vertical lines around my eyes?

Yes, Botox or Dysport can soften the unwanted lines and wrinkles around the eyes, including the Crow's feet.
Francis R. Palmer, III, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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A combination of treatments is best

The vertical lines are probably sleep lines from sleeping on your side. They do not usually improve significantly with just Botox. We use a combination of treatments for these types of lines depending on how they look clinically. We often use Botox and fillers in that area as there may be a loss of volume there and that’s why it wrinkles up. Laser tightening is also often useful with a fractionated C02 laser for the fine lines. Trying to sleep on... more
Kimberly Butterwick, MD

San Diego Dermatologic Surgeon
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Lines under the eyes

I would caution you regarding Botox injections for lines under the eyes. The effects of Botox to the lower eyelid area is unpredictable. In some cases, it may loosen the muscle in that location, placing you at risk for bulging of the underlying fat and swelling of that region.
Bryan K. Chen, MD

San Diego Dermatologist
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Botox will work to reduce the appearance of dynamic wrinkles

Botox should work well to reduce the appearance of your lines. The best test is to see how prevalent your wrinkles are at rest (i.e. when your muscles are not contracting). If you have extensive wrinkling even at rest, then the lower likelihood that you will see a huge improvement with Botox alone.
Sam Naficy, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

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