I've been thinking of having Botox for my crow's feet, but my doctor told me not to do it. He would not give me the injections. He said it was not approved by the FDA for use on crow's feet because it's such a sensitive area of the face. What's more troubling is that it weakens the muscles over time and in the long run, it could result in a droopy lower eye lid! Any comments on this?
October 23, 2009
Answer: Botox Works Great For Crows Feet Botox is used in the crows feet area as an off label use and is completely legal, ethical and effective. The risk of a droopy eyelid in the long run is less than getting it in the glabella the area betweent the eyebrows. You need to find someone in your area who injects the crows feet regularly and you will be pleased with the results. Regards
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October 23, 2009
Answer: Botox Works Great For Crows Feet Botox is used in the crows feet area as an off label use and is completely legal, ethical and effective. The risk of a droopy eyelid in the long run is less than getting it in the glabella the area betweent the eyebrows. You need to find someone in your area who injects the crows feet regularly and you will be pleased with the results. Regards
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October 23, 2009
Answer: Botox is the Treatment of Choice for Crow's Feet Wrinkles Hi Christie, Your physician is not experienced and does not know what he is talking about regarding the effects of Botox in the lateral eye area. Botox has been used for years, and is the treatment of choice for treating crow's feet. It is used off label in this area, as it is in many other areas on the face (not FDA approved, but still proven to be very safe). When used properly, there is no risk of either short term or long term "droopy" lower lids. If you are getting Botox from this physician, I would question his use of it in other areas, and consider consulting with more experienced Botox injectors. Good luck and be well. Dr. P
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October 23, 2009
Answer: Botox is the Treatment of Choice for Crow's Feet Wrinkles Hi Christie, Your physician is not experienced and does not know what he is talking about regarding the effects of Botox in the lateral eye area. Botox has been used for years, and is the treatment of choice for treating crow's feet. It is used off label in this area, as it is in many other areas on the face (not FDA approved, but still proven to be very safe). When used properly, there is no risk of either short term or long term "droopy" lower lids. If you are getting Botox from this physician, I would question his use of it in other areas, and consider consulting with more experienced Botox injectors. Good luck and be well. Dr. P
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