I am a 46 year old healthy man and have just started to see bags under my eyes. When I smile, I see wrinkles around my eyes. Will Botox help reduce the problem?
September 18, 2017
Answer: Botox for under eye bags Great question! Botox is injected around the outside of the eye, into a muscle called the obicularis oculi. It is a circular shaped muscle around the eye. Injecting in this area, also know as the Crow's Feet area, will help smooth the lines caused by sun damage, age, smiling, talking and laughing. Botox is injected to help decrease the appearance of wrinkles and lines. Whereas, Fillers are injected to restore volume loss. Juvederm Ultra Plus is a filler and can be used for the under eye area. It is a hyaluronic acid, and if injected properly, it will created a smooth surface between the eye and the cheek. So to answer you question I would use both Botox and Filler to create a freshened up look. Regards, Anil Shah
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September 18, 2017
Answer: Botox for under eye bags Great question! Botox is injected around the outside of the eye, into a muscle called the obicularis oculi. It is a circular shaped muscle around the eye. Injecting in this area, also know as the Crow's Feet area, will help smooth the lines caused by sun damage, age, smiling, talking and laughing. Botox is injected to help decrease the appearance of wrinkles and lines. Whereas, Fillers are injected to restore volume loss. Juvederm Ultra Plus is a filler and can be used for the under eye area. It is a hyaluronic acid, and if injected properly, it will created a smooth surface between the eye and the cheek. So to answer you question I would use both Botox and Filler to create a freshened up look. Regards, Anil Shah
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September 12, 2018
Answer: Botox for under eye bags Patients and injectors should be very careful with Botox injections under the eyes. For wrinkling in the crow's feet area that occurs with smiling, Botox is a great option. This is not true for bags under the eyes. In fact, in patients with lower eyelid puffiness or bags, Botox injected into the lower eyelid area will often cause worsening of the puffiness. This is due to the relaxation effect of Botox on the muscle surrounding the eye that is holding back the lower eyelid fat pads.
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September 12, 2018
Answer: Botox for under eye bags Patients and injectors should be very careful with Botox injections under the eyes. For wrinkling in the crow's feet area that occurs with smiling, Botox is a great option. This is not true for bags under the eyes. In fact, in patients with lower eyelid puffiness or bags, Botox injected into the lower eyelid area will often cause worsening of the puffiness. This is due to the relaxation effect of Botox on the muscle surrounding the eye that is holding back the lower eyelid fat pads.
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November 25, 2015
Answer: Botox under eyes Thank you for your question and for sharing your photo. Botox may help to soften the wrinkles under the eyes. It does require a very small amount and it will help to soften the lines. It will not necessarily reduce all the wrinkles like you might see in the forehead or crows feet region. You will notice a soft relaxation of the dynamic lines under the eyes, and you may notice a slight opening of the eyes. I would start with 1-2 units under the eyes on each side. If you like the effects, then it is very easy to incorporate this into your future treatments. Dermal fillers such as Restylane can be used to fill in shadows under the eye and achieves a more rested look. You can combine the two treatments but it would require a thoughtful approach and careful analysis of your concerns to ensure that treatment options will help you achieve your goals.I would recommend visiting with a board certified plastic surgeon or dermatologist in your area to address your concern as it is an advanced area to treat.
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November 25, 2015
Answer: Botox under eyes Thank you for your question and for sharing your photo. Botox may help to soften the wrinkles under the eyes. It does require a very small amount and it will help to soften the lines. It will not necessarily reduce all the wrinkles like you might see in the forehead or crows feet region. You will notice a soft relaxation of the dynamic lines under the eyes, and you may notice a slight opening of the eyes. I would start with 1-2 units under the eyes on each side. If you like the effects, then it is very easy to incorporate this into your future treatments. Dermal fillers such as Restylane can be used to fill in shadows under the eye and achieves a more rested look. You can combine the two treatments but it would require a thoughtful approach and careful analysis of your concerns to ensure that treatment options will help you achieve your goals.I would recommend visiting with a board certified plastic surgeon or dermatologist in your area to address your concern as it is an advanced area to treat.
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