i have a lot of wrinkles at the top of my cheekbones. Would I benefit from botox?

Lines at the sides of the eyes that deepen when you smile and squint are greatly improved with Botox. Some of these lines extend farther down over the cheek. These are also improved with Botox but the downside of treating these too aggressively is a potential change in the appearance of your smile.

Depending on whether the wrinkles are being created from the mass movement of your cheek versus the contraction of the muscle surrounding your eye - orbicularis muscle - will determine the efficacy of Botox in softening this area.  In-person evaluation would be necessary to determine the potential effectiveness.  

Thank you for your question. Unfortunately without photographs to help guide a recommendation, it is difficult to tell you if Botox would improve your wrinkles.  Crows feet and subtle lower eyelid wrinkles can be corrected, but those due to an enlarged eye muscle, or created due to your cheek being pushed into the area usually do not improve. See a board certified plastic surgeon in your area who can perform an in-person examination to better assess if botox will benefit you.  

Without seeing your photos- or the benefit of physical exam- it's difficult to comment accurately. Generally speaking - if you're referring to " crow's feet"- it can be treated with Botox. For more info- you can view this link here:

Thank you for the question. If you are talking about the area where the cheek meets the eyelids, then yes. The lateral portion of this area (toward the corner of the eye) is called the "crow's feet" and can be treated with Botox.

Thank you for your question. Botox can improve those wrinkles created by facial movement, such as crow's feet, frown lines and forehead wrinkles. The cheek area does not usually have these dynamic wrinkles and therefore an alternative method such as erbium laser resurfacing may be a better option for you. Some fillers such as Restylane Silk can be beneficial in the cheek region for fine lines. I hope you find this helpful.

Hello Stillme87643,Botox is useful for wrinkles that develop with motion.  This includes areas like the forehead, between the eyes (vertical 1s), on the sides of the eyes (Crow's feet), bunny lines on the nose, small amounts around the mouth, the chin if it dimples with motion, etc.  Since you only noted on the top of the cheekbones, this may be an area that could be treated if they develop when you smile.  As you move down the cheek I would caution against Botox to prevent it altering your smile.  If the wrinkles are present at rest, then a resurfacing procedure may help.  This could be a laser, dermabrasion, or a chemical peel.  Another option is the use of filler.  If you want to go the filler route you need to feel comfortable with your face being a little wider because that is what filler will do to get rid of the wrinkle.  All of these options can be discussed with your treating physician and depends on exactly where the wrinkles are located and when they are present.I hope this helps and good luck.  

Generally, wrinkles on the cheekbone can benefit from fillers such as Juvederm®, Perlane®, Restylane® or Belotero®.

Without a picture, it is difficult to determine what you need, but in general, cheekbone wrinkles, if high in theCrow's foot area can be softened with Botox.  In some cases, it might be advantageous to use a facial filler.A good Board Certified Plastic Surgeon will be able to help you make the best decision for you. 

Maybe but you needed to post photos so we could offer you a more definitive response.................