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Why Are The Wrikles Not Gone on Either Side of Eyes, But They're Gone Below My Eyes Which I Didn't Need?

asked 1 year ago by adele.zierler
Latest answer by Ronald Shelton, MD
Question viewed 141 times
Tags: under eyes, not working, placement

Had botox on both sides of my eyes. The wrikles are still there & more noticable than before. Instead it shows on the lower part of the eyes (which didn't need anything).The lower part shows brownish dark circles & the right side of my cheek is swollen. I am furious. Do I have to worry? Adele

8 answers to Why Are The Wrikles Not Gone on Either Side of Eyes, But They're Gone Below My Eyes Which I Didn't Need?

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Unhappy with Botox results

As others suggested, it's difficult to provide feedback without knowing your dosing, your treatment goals, and having photos to evaluate. Regardless, none of this replaces the benefit of returning to your injector to discuss your concerns. The way in which he/she addresses your concerns and cares for you will determine whether or not you will feel comfortable remaining in their practice. "If you are unhappy with your service, please tell us. If you are... more
Harold J. Kaplan, MD

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Botox

Without any info or pictures there is no way to comment other than the Botox may not have been injected into the appropriate place in the muscles that encompass the eyes. You should see the doctor who injected it and calmly relay your concern.
Michael Hueneke, MD

Nashville Plastic Surgeon
+1

Botox for crows feet

If not enough units of Botox are used for your muscles, then the lines at the sides and outer corners of the eyes won't improve enough. Note that the crows feet lines that are treated by Botox are only those lines, and not the lower inner lines close to the cheek bone as those are caused more by the smile muscles and not the eyelid squint muscles. The smile muscle is not treated usually, as this can change the mouth appearance with smiling and at rest. It is better to... more
Ronald Shelton, MD

Manhattan Dermatologist
+1

Botox

Don't be furious. Botox can be tricky, even in the best of hands. We doctors deal with humans, not with some car frame on an assembly line. Give your doctor the benefit of the doubt. Believe me, we don't want any unhappy patients, let alone furious one. Now that you have cooled off, it's likely that some additional Botox injection to the lower part of the muscle that causes crows feet (the obicularis occuli) will help your problem and I'm sure... more
Lisa L. Sowder, MD

Seattle Plastic Surgeon
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Botox will correct lines around the eyes if it is injected in proper proportions at strategic points in the orbicularis muscle

Botox will correct lines around the eyes if it is injected in proper proportions at strategic points in the orbicularis muscle. For patients who experience poor results effects will dissipate within 3 months.
Edward Lack, MD

Chicago Dermatologist
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Likely simply a dosing issue.

First expectations are important...Botox/Dysport are not able to remove skin or folds. If this is what you anticipated--it won't happen. Second, I have found crows feet lines response to be very dose dependent--you can't use the same dose or injection pattern on someone that has extensive lines (and therefore broad muscle) as is used on someone with lines only at the corner of the eye. So, if you are not getting the response you expect, try a higher dose and/or a broader... more
Reginald Rice, MD

Sacramento Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Hard to understand your concern without photos.

Adele The most important thing in these procedures is that your doctor understands your goals and you understand what to expect. WIthout this disappointment will be the result. I would recommend that rather than getting mad, presume that there is just a misunderstanding regarding the objectives of treatment. Discuss your result with your injector and don't make them feel defensive. It is likely they will want to make things right. If you do not get... more
Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD

Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon
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PostBotox wrinkles

Location Location Location Where were the injections placed and by whom. Most adverse Botox results come from poorly trained injectors. Return to you doctor and ask about you results
David A. Bray, Sr., MD

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

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