Botox injected to form bubble under skin and allowed to dissipate method?

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I've been receiving Botox treatments for the past 3 years where it was always injected deeper into the skin/muscle. Yesterday I received a treatment from a new doctor (he had done other procedures on me, but this was the first time going to them specifically for Botox). Instead of the method I'm used to, they injected it right under the skin to form a bubble which they said would dissipate after 15 minutes. I'm worried this method isn't as effective, but has anyone else had it done this way?

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Yes botox has been injected like this particularly in the eye area and there are studies on it being similar if not more natural than multiple point technique --- in the right person.  I suggest you trust you new doctor if you developed a good relationship with them.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Nicole Hayre, MD · Answer

It is fairly standard for injectors to inject the area between the eyebrows (glabella) deeper, and the "crow's feet area" more superficially, or like a bubble.  However, a study came out recently that showed no difference in efficacy between the two methods, but did show a small decrease in the amount of pain during the treatment for patients receiving the superficial method.  Further studies will be needed to verify these results.

Jared Mallalieu, DO · Answer

For instance, the orbicularis muscle (that causes the crow's feet) is very superficial and right under the skin. For this injection the best technique is to place the Botox very superficially as you describe. For the glabella (11's) the muscle is a little deeper and typically would require a slightly deeper injection point. Hope this helps, Dr. M

Francis R. Palmer, III, MD (retired) · Answer

Hi, I have used Botox for over 30 years to soften unwanted lines and wrinkles.  Botox will be absorbed by whatever tissue it's injected into within minutes.  Botox works by weakening the muscles that create the unwanted lines when they contract.  Injecting Botox farther away from the target muscle makes no sense what so ever.  Hope this helps.

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