Hi. In Manhattan, we have seen the picture you describe a number of times. If Botox is injected too close to the eyelis or in too high dose, the untreated muscles in your lower lids become extra active as a reaction, and form new or deeper wrinkles. Will go away in 3 or 4 months.
Should there be wrinkles after Botox?
I had Botox injected into my crow's feet 5 days ago. It's certainly done the job on the deep lines I had around the corners of my eyes. However, I'm sure my eyes now look extra wrinkly underneath, which isn't what I intended. Does this happen a lot and is there a remedy for it?
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10 answers to “Should there be wrinkles after Botox?”A: Restylane can fix wrinkles under the eyes.
It's a bit difficult to say whether or not the outer eye Botox injections are related to the under eye wrinkles you describe. Regardless of how these lines came about (related or unrelated to the Botox), let's talk about solutions to help. While laser resurfacing and surgery are certainly... more
A: Botox For Under Eye and Lower Eyelid Wrinkles
Botox Cosmetic is very effective in reducing wrinkles of the lateral canthus. These so-called, crow's feet, can be eradicated with Botox injection. To reduce the remnant lower eyelid wrinkles, a combination of topical creams and Botox injection under the eyelid can improve these dynamic wrinkles.
A: You may be noticing previous lower lid wrinkles now that your Crow's feet are improved.
You may be noticing previous lower lid wrinkles now that your Crow's feet are improved. Botox should not create new wrinkles under the eyes following treatment of the Crow's feet. You may benefit from a blepharoplasty procedure or laser resurfacing.
A: Crow's feet are caused by eye AND mouth muscles
When Botox is injected into the crow's feet, it is injected into the squinting muscles. However, Crow's feet can sometimes be caused by smiling muscles. It sounds as if this is your problem. The issue is we can't weaken your smiling muscles because if we do, you may look like you've had a stroke.
A: Hang in there
Botox will take 7 to 21 days to reach maximum results. After that time period if you still see minimal change the "static" lines will likely be better served by fractionated or full ablative laser resurfacing. The best option is to treat with Botox wait 2 weeks then use a laser to brush... more
A: not usually
You may be noticing your lower eyelids are more wrinkled now that your crow's feet are corrected. It's highly unlikely that they were made worse by the botox. LIke some of the other's have commented, you would probably benefit from laser resurfacing of your lower eyelid area.
A: Botox for Crows Feet
I think using Botox for crows feet area wrinkles is one of the most tricky applications. Occasionally, as you noticed, the area on the sides gets relaxed, and the wrinkles go away, but the area underneath can actually get worse, or seem worse. Sometimes it needs additional Botox or Microbotox injection... more
A: Botox may not be the answer
Botox is one of my favorite tools to improve aging skin without the use of risky surgery, but it is not for every patient. As the skin around and under the eyes ages, laxity can be more of an issue than crow's feet. If the doctor does not have the experience to recognize the situation, Botox can... more
A: Botox Cosmetic Helps To Decrease Wrinkles and Lines
I understand your concern after having Botox injected around your crow's feet. Sit tight -- 5 days is too early to tell the exact effect that has taken. Some of this crepiness of the lower eyelid skin can be related to swelling from the injection itself. This will impove over the next few... more
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10 Dec 2008
I recently had botox for the first time in the crow's feet area and have also experienced an increase in wrinkles under the eyes as well as the cheek not lifting as well on one side. It has been nearly a month now and I'm not seeing much change. I will not get this procedure done again and I can't wait for it to wear off. I think I looked better before botox with the crow's feet. How long can I expect this to last?
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18 Jan 2009
hi I had a botax injections in the midle of my eye brose, and my right brow rized up and my eye looks like lazy eye or lower than the left side. I am so sad and disapointed can some one tell me if I am going to stay like that? please help me thank you.
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23 Jan 2009
I had Botox in crows feet a month ago..now I notice there are more wrinkles under my eyes above the cheekbones...is this normal..I will not DO ANY TYPE OF LASER...will more botox help or should i give up on it totally... I AM VERY DISSAPPOINTED..I had botox done in late June for crows feet and between brows..this never happened.. The dr used 3cc for just the crows feet in early December the lines were not deep just needed a touch up.HELP
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25 Jan 2009
Is there anything that can be done to improve the wrinkles under the eyes after getting botox in crows feet and had juvederm in frown lines..my under eyes look terrible..I now have 2 very defined wrkinke lines under each eye above the cheek bone..my eyes look sunkien in and hollow underneath almost like someone punched me in both eyes...help
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23 Feb 2009
Everyone here is experiencing the same negative results from using botox to erase crow's feet. Can somebody please tell us how to fix the problems we are experiencing? Is there something we can do that does not require surgery or more injections? Please advise us.
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22 Mar 2009
Hello Jennifer R. I am so very sorry you are going through this too. I feel for you big time, and you are not alone! All of the things you described happened to me too. I got my injections on 2/7. I noticed last wkend a huge improvement!!! The crow's feet area is beginning to "thaw out" and come back to life - I actually see some movement in this area, therefore my baggy sags are not as bad. Keep me posted and let me know how you are doing.
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22 Mar 2009
I have had the same thing happen to me. Has anyone seen any improvement? I'm a teacher and I try not to smile, what a horrible thing to happen. I have 2 weddings and 2 trips coming up and do not want to get any pictures taken. How long does this last?
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14 Apr 2009
I will join the chorus too and say, I look awful after having my eyes botoxed. The relaxed under eye muscles also give me bags and make me look five years older -- rather than younger than I am. I also look scary when I smile and I get shampoo in my eyes when I shower because I can't shut my eyes tightly enough. I also won't ever do my frown lines again for the same reason -- not lifting my inner eyebrows gives me a serious and 'ugly' look when I smile, and gives me hoods on my upper eyelids. In spite of my wrinkles, my smile has always been pretty, now I look freaky.
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5 Jun 2009
Ive had the same thing happen to me!! Im embarrassed to smile and been using retin A to smooth out the wrinkles under the eyes since laser is way out of my price range. What I did find for a temporary fix is from University Medical Face Lift. Wrinklefree eyes 20 minute lift system. Its a micro-charged patch that you leave on for 20 min. Its very temporary, only a few days so far but at least I can smile…. This sucks because Ive had Botox before and this never happen?. I also went back to the Dr and got some injected under my eyes. NO results, a waste of money if you ask me
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11 Jun 2009
Hello, everyone! Thank god I found you. I'm having a similar problem. I had botox two weeks ago and I hate my face. My smile was my best feature and had two injections for crows feet and it's like the right eye is paralyzed. I can't smile, it looks very weird, I'm avoiding people and I'm looking for some light at the end of the tunnel. When is the soonest I can see SOME improvement and regain a little feeling. I will never, ever become consumed with this again and regret ever doing this to myself. It's been so helpful knowing I'm not the only one - thanks to everyone.