What Areas of the Face Can Botox Be Injected?

Botox is most often injected into the upper part of the face. Most commonly, it is used to perform a modest "chemical brow lift" or to treat unwanted wrinkles caused by repetitive movement including frown lines, forehead lines, bunny lines, and crow's feet.  In the lower face, Botox is used to treat certain dimples and depressions on the chin, to minimize the appearance of vertical lines and wrinkles around the mouth, and to elevate a down turned corner-of-the-mouth. In the neck, Botox is typically used to reduce prominent platysma bands (neck cords).
Although Botox has many wonderful applications it is not a cure-all treatment and its use in certain parts of the face carries a slightly greater risk of complication. As always, safe and effective treatment is best in the hands of a qualified, experienced, and dedicated aesthetic physician.

Botox is a great product when used correctly. The most common areas to have Botox treatments are in the forehead, between the eyes and lateral to the eyes. Botox is typically helpful to treat lines caused by movement. Your muscles cause folds in the skin that lead to wrinkles.

Botox is not a filler and is not the first choice in treating other areas in the face that needreplacement of the volume that many patients lose over time as they age. Most patients need a combination of Botox and fillers to reach their aesthetic goals. Botox can be used in other areas besides just the forehead but that isdependent on the individual needs of each patient.

This is why it is important to have a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon.They can evaluate you and discuss your treatment options that are going to help you achieve your aesthetic goals. There are so many options to give you a more youthful and rejuvenated appearance.

Thank you for your question. Best areas for botox administration include:Glabella - get rid of those "11" lines between the eyesForehead - helps flatten those forehead wrinklesOuter eyebrow - This will paralyze the orbicularis muscle under the outer eyebrow along the frontalis muscle to gently elevate the outer eyebrowSmile lines or crow's feet - Botox here will help to rid the smile lines or at least improve them.Bunny lines at the top of the nose - Botox works well here.Other areas that work well but require a more experienced injector:Masseter hypertrophy Depressor Oris Anguli muscles - paralyzing these will help improve a downward pulled outer mouthMentalis muscle - helps with persistent mentalist strain or wrinkles of the chinPlatysma bands - helps flatten the straining cords of the neckThat covers almost 99% of the common locations for botox use in the face.

Botox is an excellent FDA approved treatment and very commonly used.  Most patients request Botox for the wrinkles between the eyes, on the forehead, and at the crow's feet.  For your laugh lines around the mouth, a filler like Juvederm or Radiesse would be more appropriate.  Botox lasts about 4 months and is very effective.  If the wrinkles are deep on the cheek or around the mouth, then laser resurfacing may be the best procedures.  Be sure to consult with an experienced injector if you are interested in these procedures.

Botox can be effectively and safely injected into several areas of the face to address wrinkles and fine lines. Common treatment areas include:

Forehead Lines: To smooth horizontal lines caused by raising the eyebrows.
Frown Lines: Also known as the "11s," these are the vertical lines between the eyebrows.
Crow's Feet: Lines around the eyes that appear when smiling or squinting.
Bunny Lines: Small wrinkles on the bridge of the nose.
Lip Lines: To soften smoker's lines around the mouth.
Chin: To reduce dimpling on the chin's surface.
Each area requires a specific injection technique and dosage to achieve the best results while maintaining a natural appearance.

Botox is commonly used to treat lines in the upper part of the face. There are three main sites we inject Botox- the forehead, crow"s feet around the eyes, and frown line between the eyebrows. The other areas of the face are not approved for use. The intention of Botox injection is to reduce wrinkles in areas where there is significant muscle movement. However, you can apply Botox around your lips and mouth to minimize laugh lines as well. Hope this helps.

It's difficult to say without the benefit of a formal evaluation. This is my expertise and a huge portion of my practice. Asymmetry is normal and expected. See an expert who does facial shaping with surgical and non surgical methods to get a comprehensive option. Best, Dr. Emer.

There are many areas where Botox can be injected. Keep in mind that Botox may be injected for both cosmetic and medical purposes. Your physician may recommend Botox to you solely to help with a medical concern such as hyperhidrosis or chronic migraines. For cosmetic purposes, Botox is often used to treat facial fine lines and wrinkles by temporarily inhibiting movement to the injected muscle. Usual treatment areas for cosmetic purposes include the forehead, crow’s feet and frown lines. Additionally, Botox can be used to adjust a gummy smile, bunny lines on the nose, dimpled chin, etc. When consulting with a physician always ask what treatment is best to help you achieve your desired results and always discuss alternatives too

Botox can be used in many different regions, but most commonly is injected into the following facial regions:  forehead (to correct horizontal lines and frown, or scowl, lines) and around the eyes (to correct crow’s feet).  It can also be used to correct an overly wide jaw by relaxing the masseter muscles, as well as correcting “potato chin,” the “bunny lines” on the sides of the nose, the platysmal bands of the neck, and the underarms to correct excessive sweating.  Botox is an excellent, noninvasive way to smooth fine lines and wrinkles. For deep, etched lines, I might suggest hyaluronic-acid-based fillers such as Juvederm or Restylane, or possibly lasers depending on your skin type.  For best results, consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon with experience in non-invasive facial-rejuvenation techniques.

The locations in which Botox can be useful depends more on the skill of your injector than there being specific areas that are unsafe/are more prone to complications. Botox also isn’t always that answer, as there are a myriad of injectable medical substances that can reverse signs of aging both under the skin, relaxing the muscle like botox, or within the skin, with dermal fillers. Botox injections for a youthful complexion is an art form, and seeking out a board certified plastic surgeon in your area with extensive experience would be the best way to find the right artist.

Thank you for your question about botox.  Botox does not start working for at least 10-14 days post treatment.  However, the benefits should last 3-4 months.  The amount of units needed differs from person to person.  Typically the areas treated are forehead, glabella (area in between eyebrows), and crows feet (lateral sides of your eyes).  Occasionally we can treat the upper lip, chin and platysmal bands.  
It is also important to keep in mind that several treatments may be required before more severe lines soften.  Regardless, it is important to decrease the muscle movement in order to improve moderate to severe wrinkles and fine lines.
To be sure, see two or more experienced, licensed and board-certified providers in your area for a complete evaluation to make sure you are a good candidate and that it is safe for you to have treatment. I hope this helps.