My crows feet are only visible when smiling, but they're getting worse. Are there any alternatives other than Botox? Botox gave me terrible anxiety last time I did it. After googling it, there are forums about this. Is botox my only option? I actually like some crows feet, but mine need softening. How many units would it take to soften the lower ones? Is it possible to just do the lower, or does the entire area have to injected? Is there a skin tightening laser that would help this area too? Ty
November 9, 2017
Answer: Can I treat crows feet without Botox? There are a few alternatives to the treatment of crows feet besides Botox. One would be a brow lift. Lifting the outer part of the brow can improve the appearance of crows feet. Another option would be a laser treatment, but the laser treatment would have to be quite aggressive to improve crows feet, something like a CO2 laser, Erbium laser, fractionated CO2, or a Halo laser. The improvement won't be as significant as a browlift. Personally, I feel that if you have significant muscle motion in that area, Botox is your best option.Andrew Campbell, M.D.
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November 9, 2017
Answer: Can I treat crows feet without Botox? There are a few alternatives to the treatment of crows feet besides Botox. One would be a brow lift. Lifting the outer part of the brow can improve the appearance of crows feet. Another option would be a laser treatment, but the laser treatment would have to be quite aggressive to improve crows feet, something like a CO2 laser, Erbium laser, fractionated CO2, or a Halo laser. The improvement won't be as significant as a browlift. Personally, I feel that if you have significant muscle motion in that area, Botox is your best option.Andrew Campbell, M.D.
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November 9, 2017
Answer: Botox alternatives--fillers, lasers, microneedling/prp Other than Botox, fillers, lasers and microneedling/prp can be used to improve wrinkles. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a cosmetic dermatologist. Best, Dr. Emer
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November 9, 2017
Answer: Botox alternatives--fillers, lasers, microneedling/prp Other than Botox, fillers, lasers and microneedling/prp can be used to improve wrinkles. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a cosmetic dermatologist. Best, Dr. Emer
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