I have crinkles under my eye. My dermatologist and others refuse to put Botox under the eye. The crinkles come when I smile, so I realize that it is my cheeks that are pushing into the eye area and cause the crinkles to form. One expert recommended fraxel which did nothing for the crinkles. I have heard that some doctors will put botox under the eye, is this possible?
December 29, 2020
Answer: Rejuvenating the area under the eyes - Botox may not be the right choice This is not a common area to use Botox for a variety of reasons. While Botox is very effective in reducing the crow's feet that often fan out from the outer corner of the eye, using it directly under the eye can be risky and lead to less than stellar results. Other options for this area include small amounts of dermal filler, usually administered via a blunt-tipped cannula rather than a needle, or laser resurfacing. It's possible that the Fraxel treatment you had was not deep enough to produce the desired result or you might need a series of sessions to get the results you want. You can also go with a different type of laser that might be better suited to the level of correction you need. I encourage you to schedule a consultation with an experienced, board-certified facial plastic surgeon for further assessment and a customized treatment plan.
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December 29, 2020
Answer: Rejuvenating the area under the eyes - Botox may not be the right choice This is not a common area to use Botox for a variety of reasons. While Botox is very effective in reducing the crow's feet that often fan out from the outer corner of the eye, using it directly under the eye can be risky and lead to less than stellar results. Other options for this area include small amounts of dermal filler, usually administered via a blunt-tipped cannula rather than a needle, or laser resurfacing. It's possible that the Fraxel treatment you had was not deep enough to produce the desired result or you might need a series of sessions to get the results you want. You can also go with a different type of laser that might be better suited to the level of correction you need. I encourage you to schedule a consultation with an experienced, board-certified facial plastic surgeon for further assessment and a customized treatment plan.
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June 8, 2020
Answer: Botox for Under Eye Yes but carefully. Botox, by decreasing the enlarged muscles under the eye, sometimes called the "jelly roll" can open the eye aperture. It is an amazing trick that can give and open eye appearance which looks great along with decreasing the crease under the eyelash margin. Careful as it can worsen swelling under the eye if they pt has lost the muscle elasticity. A simple snap test of the lower eye can tell you if they are a good candidate or not. As a rule, younger patients are usually safe to treat this area.
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June 8, 2020
Answer: Botox for Under Eye Yes but carefully. Botox, by decreasing the enlarged muscles under the eye, sometimes called the "jelly roll" can open the eye aperture. It is an amazing trick that can give and open eye appearance which looks great along with decreasing the crease under the eyelash margin. Careful as it can worsen swelling under the eye if they pt has lost the muscle elasticity. A simple snap test of the lower eye can tell you if they are a good candidate or not. As a rule, younger patients are usually safe to treat this area.
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March 6, 2019
Answer: Botox beneath the eyes Botox is excellent in treating crow’s feet. The lower eyelid area can have many different issues, however, and sometimes laser is most effective, or even a lower-lid blepharoplasty in conjunction with autologous fat transplantation. The best modality is patient-dependent, so an in-person evaluation can be most helpful in terms of properly crafting your personalized treatment plan.
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March 6, 2019
Answer: Botox beneath the eyes Botox is excellent in treating crow’s feet. The lower eyelid area can have many different issues, however, and sometimes laser is most effective, or even a lower-lid blepharoplasty in conjunction with autologous fat transplantation. The best modality is patient-dependent, so an in-person evaluation can be most helpful in terms of properly crafting your personalized treatment plan.
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