Can Botox help with drooping eyelids?

Some patients obtain good lifting of their upper eyelids by having botox injected into the lower mid forehead (the glabella) and the outer tail of the eyebrows as these muscles typically lower the area, so by relaxing the depressor muscles, the unopposed lifting action of the upper forehead muscle can raise the eyebrow/eyelid complex. 

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 Sometimes, filler such as Restylane, placed in the eyebrow region can augment support of the eyebrow/eyelid tissues and help lift as well. The cost of botox depends on the number of units of Botox used, which is different for each patient depending on their anatomy, strength of muscle action, and also the doctor's skill. YOu can expect to pay several hundred dollars and the botox lasts for about three to four months.

Age-related loss in fat in and around the eyebrows, as well as photoaging-related losses in the quality and quantity of collagen and elastic fibers can lead to drooping, saggy brows and overhanging false eyelids (brow skin that hangs over the real upper eyelid below).  Botox, as well as Dysport and Xeomin (two other neuromodulators) when placed in tiny droplets under various areas of the eyebrows (differing places for men and women) can contribute to a slight lift of the brow that can help diminish sagging and droopiness.

The addition of a volumizing filler, such as Juvederm Ultra XC, into specific regions of the eyebrows (men and women differ on where they may need volume resoration and recontouring) and of the adjacent temple region, can futher enhance the lifting effect of the Botox and also contribute to a much longer-lasting result. The wonderful fact is that the entire treatment can be done in about ten or fifteen minutes.

Treating this region requires both medical expertise with the materials and an experienced esthetic eye. For this reason, you should consult with an injector that has done many of these procedures. Prices will vary according to the amounts of each material needed to achieve the desired results, but since small amounts are generally required, particularly of Botox, treatment usually fits most people's budgets and is quite gratifying.