Hi there. 2.5 weeks ago I got Botox in my forehead, 11’s and for the first time my crows feet. A few days later when I smiled these lines showed up under my eyes. Is this something I have to wait out or can fillet fix this? I wonder if it’s from muscle redistribution.
Answer: Botox for crows feet causing lines under the eyes Crow’s feet Botox targets a portion of the orbicularis oculi muscle. This muscle forms a ring around the eye and squeezes the eye shut from all directions when activated. Botox relaxes the muscle selectively in the lateral portion of the muscle where it is injected, so that the sides of the eye do not wrinkle when the muscle is engaged. Occasionally, after Botox, other portions of the treated muscle or nearby muscles will “over compensate” and contract more strongly during movement. This can lead to new wrinkles becoming visible following a treatment. The lower eyelid is a common area for this. It is an option to inject a very small amount of Botox directly into the lower eyelid where you are seeing the new wrinkles in order to help relax them, but it may or may not fix the problem. Your provider should evaluate your result and decide whether they think additional intervention is warranted or if you should just allow the Botox to wear off. Rest assured, this is just temporary, and any “new” wrinkles will resolve and the face will return to normal given time. Best of luck!
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Answer: Botox for crows feet causing lines under the eyes Crow’s feet Botox targets a portion of the orbicularis oculi muscle. This muscle forms a ring around the eye and squeezes the eye shut from all directions when activated. Botox relaxes the muscle selectively in the lateral portion of the muscle where it is injected, so that the sides of the eye do not wrinkle when the muscle is engaged. Occasionally, after Botox, other portions of the treated muscle or nearby muscles will “over compensate” and contract more strongly during movement. This can lead to new wrinkles becoming visible following a treatment. The lower eyelid is a common area for this. It is an option to inject a very small amount of Botox directly into the lower eyelid where you are seeing the new wrinkles in order to help relax them, but it may or may not fix the problem. Your provider should evaluate your result and decide whether they think additional intervention is warranted or if you should just allow the Botox to wear off. Rest assured, this is just temporary, and any “new” wrinkles will resolve and the face will return to normal given time. Best of luck!
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November 12, 2018
Answer: Botox is a great way to smooth crows feet and improve lines around the eyes. Thank you for your question! Botox is a great way to smooth crows feet and improve lines around the eyes. However, sometime treating one area will result in increased movement in other to compensate. It is difficult to tell without a before or dynamic photos. However, it may be that a small amount of botox under the eye may fix your problem. Return to your physician and get their opinion. Best of luck!
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November 12, 2018
Answer: Botox is a great way to smooth crows feet and improve lines around the eyes. Thank you for your question! Botox is a great way to smooth crows feet and improve lines around the eyes. However, sometime treating one area will result in increased movement in other to compensate. It is difficult to tell without a before or dynamic photos. However, it may be that a small amount of botox under the eye may fix your problem. Return to your physician and get their opinion. Best of luck!
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