Is Botox Really Meant for You to Look Younger?

Botox to the under eye area can weaken the lower eyelid and actually make you look less well rested.  Remember that these treatments are as much art as science.  Can they make you look younger?  No doubt.  However improperly performed, the effects can be very problematic.

Botox is injected into the muscle.  The muscle stops moving so much, and the wrinkle on top of it usually smooths out a bit.  Like any treatment, some will get a great result, and some, not so much.  It sounds like you have extra skin under the eye.  Botox is not a great tool for this.  It is a usually good tool for the area between the eyebrows.  Best to see a couple of board certified surgeons who operate on the lower lids and see what they think.

Botox is intended to relax the muscles that contribute to the formation of wrinkles. And this can help individuals look younger (see video).

Botox is really not recommended for treating under eye wrinkles, which primarily develop from sun damage as opposed to overly active muscles.

However there are other options that can help counteract the damage caused by UV rays. This is done by helping the skin to develop new forms of collagen. Fraxel laser systems can help in this regard. Also you may want to consider Radiesse as an undereye injection. It works as a wrinkle filler. But it also helps promote the development of new collagen. 

Ask your dermatologist about these options.

Botox can work well for frown lines between the eyebrows in the glabella and the crows feet, but there can be complications when it is used in the lower eyelids, both swelling and lowering of the eyelid.  deep wrinkles of the lower eyelids are best treated by laser resurfacing or a skin blepharoplasty (excision of redundant skin), or chemical peel. There can be complications with these treatments so seek out an experienced dermatologic or plastic or oculoplastic surgeon for consultation.

Botox and dysport are most effective for dynamic lines; that is, those lines that are caused by excessive movement or expression. As we age and develop more static lines of the face and eyelid area, those lines will not be improved with botox injections. A better alternative might be the use of a laser to resurface those areas. Good luck

Botox is very effective and safe at reducing lines and wrinkles due to movement (dynamic wrinkles). This means namely the frown lines (11s), Crow's feet, horizontal forehead lines, as well as bunny lines, smoker's lines, or dimpled/wrinkly chin, or even to raise the corners of the mouth. One should look like a better version of themselves, and most studies show that people look about 7 years younger, and less angry or tired. ~ Dr. Benjamin Barankin, Toronto Dermatology Centre.

Botox will contribute to a more youthful appearance by treating facial lines which are caused by muscle activity.  For deeper wrinkles, consult with 2 or 3 board certified plastic surgeons in your area to understand your options.

Botox creates a softer and more youthful look by relaxing muscles that cause frown lines and wrinkles. It works best for crow's feet and brow furrows. The goal is have the treatment appear natural. For wrinkles under the eye, it is best to consider laser treatment or surgery.

Botox is used to reduce facial lines which are caused by muscle activity.  Wrinkling under the eyes is generally caused by loss of skin elasticity with aging, sun damage, smoking, heredity. or some combination of these.  It is not caused by muscle activity.  Therefore, Botox would not be expected to offer any improvement.  Rather, tightening the skin by removing some or a skin re-surfacing procedure would be preferred.

For deep wrinkles under the eyes, you may need some excess skin removal. It is best to go for a consultation with a surgeon for this.