Can Botox give the illusion of "bigger" eyes?

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I am considering botox around the eyes to give a more open look to my eyes. I know botox can't physically make them bigger but can it make them look more open/wide kinda how eyes look when you are surprised or shocked and obviously I don't mean to that extent but you know what I mean :)

Kevin M. Robertson, MD, FACS · Answer

You can give the illusion of larger eyes by lifting the brow with botox, and if you see someone with experience in more creative injections, you actually can change the shape of the eyes too.  As others have mentioned, a chemical browlift is done with botox injections just below the tail of the brow, which lifts the brow a millimeter or two. However that is often enough to make the eye look less hooded, heavy, or tired.  This lifting effect is increased when you add crows feet botox injections, because the same muscle orientation that creates crows feet also holds the lateral brow down.  Relaxing crows feet relaxes a downward pull on the brow.A number of articles have been written about using botox to change the actual shape of the eye, transitioning from a more almond shape to a more round shape. An article by Dr Fagien is the probably the best resource if you are looking for it.  But the idea is that very small precise botox injections near the corner of the eye will open the angle where our upper and lower eyes merge, essentially creating a more open eye.  The key here is to make sure you find someone who knows what they are doing here, though, because if they don't complications may occur.

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

Yes, Botox when injected around your eyes can add a modest lift to your brow creating a wide eye appearance. Ensure you pursue an expert injector for your treatment. All the best,

Donald B. Yoo, MD, FACS · Answer

Botox can give a more open look to the eyes by relaxing the muscle (orbicularis oculi) around the eyes which causes it to close during smiling and squinting.  When this muscle is treated with Botox, the eye will remain open during smiling and appear more "open".

David C. Yao, MD, FACS · Answer

Thanks for asking. There are options to "open up" the eyes. See a bars certified plastic surgeon or dermatologist who can show you examples of a chemical (non-surgical) lift. Best wishes

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

When Botox is injected just below the eyebrows, it can cause the brows to raise up a small amount.  This may give the illusion of the eyes being a bit more open.

Karen Beasley, MD · Answer

A skilled injector can strategically place Botox into the brow area in order to give a subtle yet effective lift to the brow. By lifting the brow, the eyes will have a more open appearance. It is best to see a Botox expert in order to get the best results.

Victoria Karlinsky-Bellini, MD · Answer

Yes, Botox can give an illusion of bigger looking eyes by treating the 11 lines (between the brows) as well as the crows feet (around your eyes) and leaving the forehead alone or treating it very conservatively.  This allows for the brows to be pulled up making the eyes appear wider and more open.

Dean P. Kane, MD, FACS · Answer

Dear EgyptianBarbie04:Yes. The circular muscle around the eye pulls the diameter of the eye, eyebrow and eyelids inward similar to your lips pursing.Botox and other muscle relaxers when used in an artful way can release the tension pulling inward and relax the appearance of the eye so other muscles can "open" the appearance of them. Usually, this is performed along the upper outer and upper inner circle just outside the bony rim. If too much is used along the bottom eyelid or lower outer rim, your lower eyelid will not work correctly and your eyelid may pull away from the "eyeball" and / or cause puffiness.Please consider a well experienced Board Certified Plastic Surgeon or Facial ENT to properly evaluate and perform this skillful procedure. I hope this was helpful! All the best!

Kris M. Reddy, MD, FACS · Answer

A master physician injector can utilize botox to provide a botox brow lift which will create the appearance of bigger eyes. Consult with 3 physician injectors to understand your options.

Inessa Fishman, MD · Answer

Injections of a muscle-relaxing neuromodulator such as Botox in the tails of the eyebrow and the area between the brow allows for a so-called Botox brow lift, which can make the eyes look more open and refreshed.  This is a subtle change, and results in 3-5mm of lift in the tail of the brow.  In the appropriate patient, a small amount of Botox may be injected into the orbicularis oculi muscle of the lower eyelid to relax this muscle and open the eye a bit more.  Seek out the assessment of an experienced injector well-versed in facial anatomy and with extensive Botox experience.  Good luck!

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