I am not concerned with my crows feet as much as the lines that are under my eyes. They are deep even when I am not smiling, which is when they are the worst! Would Botox work for lines underneath my eyes?
Answer: Botox and fillers together work well for under eye wrinkles Botox only works half of the time for dynamic lines under the eyes, but when it works, it is very nice. Often fillers such a restylane, juvederm or diluted radiesse work well for the stationary lines under the eyes but should be done in 2-3 sessions and are combined with the botox to give optimum results.
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Answer: Botox and fillers together work well for under eye wrinkles Botox only works half of the time for dynamic lines under the eyes, but when it works, it is very nice. Often fillers such a restylane, juvederm or diluted radiesse work well for the stationary lines under the eyes but should be done in 2-3 sessions and are combined with the botox to give optimum results.
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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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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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May 7, 2015
Answer: Botox can work for lines under the eyes I believe from your description that the lines under your eyes will be improved with Botox.
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May 7, 2015
Answer: Botox can work for lines under the eyes I believe from your description that the lines under your eyes will be improved with Botox.
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January 31, 2010
Answer: Botox not the usual best choice for under eye lines As you know, Botox works by relaxing hyperactive muscles that cause wrinkles by repeatedly folding the skin. Crow's feet are an excellent example of this, but under eye lines are usually not. There are some people who have a hyperactive muscle just below the eyelashes, but this usually appears as a bulge rather than deep lines. I suspect that the lines you are seeing are caused by skin laxity and so would not be helped by Botox. An eyelid tuck (blepharoplasty) or a chemical or laser peel are the usual first lines of approach there.
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January 31, 2010
Answer: Botox not the usual best choice for under eye lines As you know, Botox works by relaxing hyperactive muscles that cause wrinkles by repeatedly folding the skin. Crow's feet are an excellent example of this, but under eye lines are usually not. There are some people who have a hyperactive muscle just below the eyelashes, but this usually appears as a bulge rather than deep lines. I suspect that the lines you are seeing are caused by skin laxity and so would not be helped by Botox. An eyelid tuck (blepharoplasty) or a chemical or laser peel are the usual first lines of approach there.
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January 29, 2010
Answer: Botox for the lower eyelids If the lines are present at rest, as in your situation, then Botox may not help that much, compared with resurfacing for photodamage-induced lines. This can be done by fractional Fraxel laser or chemical peels. Fillers may look lumpy in this area or may be visible because of the thin skin. Some patients who do have lines underneath the lower eyelids when smiling can obtain a nice result with very small units of Botox as long as there is no tendency for puffiness (the lack of muscle movement after Botox could minimize the draining of fluids and if one is prone to puffiness of the lower lids, then it could be compounded). Also, some patients have poor skin tone of the lower eyelid and the lid can be made to drop if Botox is injected there. That can create a dry feeling of the eye.
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January 29, 2010
Answer: Botox for the lower eyelids If the lines are present at rest, as in your situation, then Botox may not help that much, compared with resurfacing for photodamage-induced lines. This can be done by fractional Fraxel laser or chemical peels. Fillers may look lumpy in this area or may be visible because of the thin skin. Some patients who do have lines underneath the lower eyelids when smiling can obtain a nice result with very small units of Botox as long as there is no tendency for puffiness (the lack of muscle movement after Botox could minimize the draining of fluids and if one is prone to puffiness of the lower lids, then it could be compounded). Also, some patients have poor skin tone of the lower eyelid and the lid can be made to drop if Botox is injected there. That can create a dry feeling of the eye.
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January 28, 2010
Answer: Botox for lines under eyes The other answers are all correct just a couple points:
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January 28, 2010
Answer: Botox for lines under eyes The other answers are all correct just a couple points:
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