Can Botox be injected in the tear trough ligament to relax it and cause some atrophy?

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Rita Rakus, MBBS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. It is always best to see you face to face for a consult and examination however in this case no this is not possible - botox works on muscle fibres not ligamentous tissue. You may find filler here is more beneficial. I hope that helps answer your question. Always seek an experienced and qualified medical professional for these treatments. Very best wishes

William Lao, MD · Answer

Botulinum toxin mainly works on muscle and not ligaments, if injected specifically to a ligament structure it is unlikely to have any effect, but of course if it spills over to surrounding muscle structure it may have unwanted effects.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

Botox is used to affect the ability of a muscle to contract.  This would not work on ligaments.  There are many treatments available to improve the tear trough area.  The most common is fillers.  But there are other treatments to improve skin tone and texture such as Morpheus8.  See an expert injector near you to learn more.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Fillers like Belotero, Volbella, and Restylane Silk are good for improving under the eyes, but keep in mind that a combination approach will give the most improvement. My patients try to get non-surgical treatments to avoid surgery, so we use fillers, lasers, microneedling/PRP and stem cells. I suggest consulting with an expert to develop a treatment plan best suited for you. Best, Dr. Emer​​​​

Laura Lewman, ND · Answer

Ligaments do not contract like muscles and therefore are not affected by Botox. There are many other treatments for the undereye area including PRP injections and dermal fillers. Filler placed in the cheek area can often improve the undereye area without directly treating it too.

Can Botox be injected in the tear trough ligament to relax it and cause some atrophy?

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Answer: Improving Under Eye / Tear Trough with Injectable Fillers (Belotero, Volbella, Restylane Silk) -- add Lasers, Microneedling/PRP

Answer: Improving Under Eye / Tear Trough with Injectable Fillers (Belotero, Volbella, Restylane Silk) -- add Lasers, Microneedling/PRP

Answer: Botox is not for ligaments

Answer: Botox is not for ligaments

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Can Botox be injected in the tear trough ligament to relax it and cause some atrophy?

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Answer: Improving Under Eye / Tear Trough with Injectable Fillers (Belotero, Volbella, Restylane Silk) -- add Lasers, Microneedling/PRP

Answer: Improving Under Eye / Tear Trough with Injectable Fillers (Belotero, Volbella, Restylane Silk) -- add Lasers, Microneedling/PRP

Answer: Botox is not for ligaments

Answer: Botox is not for ligaments

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