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Question

I would really like to have a canthopexy surgery done to acheive a more almond shaped eye. At this time I do not have the time to take off for recovery. I wanted to know if I would be able to achieve any temporary results using botox?

Daryl K. Hoffman, MD · Answer

Botox isn't your answer to creating almond shaped eyes. Botox works my blocking muscle contractiion.  It won't tighten up your eyes.

Stephen Weber MD, FACS · Answer

Botox works by weakening the movement of specific muscles. The eyelid position is determined by the strength of muscle activity in the eyelid. If Botox is injected into the area of the lower eyelid it can be expected to have no effect on eyelid position or cause drooping of the eyelid if overused. Botox will not cause the lower eyelid margin to lift which is the look you are seeking. I hope this answer is helpful for your research.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Interesting mix up of functions that BOTOX offers. I wonder where you came up with this idea. Even though it is opposite of the effect of BOTOX nice try...

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

A canthopexy is a supportive procedure usually performed along the inner portion of the lateral orbital rim.  Botox works to de-activate muscles and can not create a canthopexy look.  Besides a canthopexy should not distort the lateral aperture significantly.

Mark Taylor, MD · Answer

Everyone is different.  A skilled Botox injector could evaluate your eyes and give you suggestions based on the dynamic muscle movement around your eyes.

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