Botox for lower tear trough?

Question

I'm 31 y/o F. Dr injected Botox in my glabella, crows feet & below inner eyebrows, which caused droopy eyelids AND my tear troughs to be more pronounced. But I LOVE my palpebral line. Dr tried at teeny bit of filler but we both decided fillers wouldn't help so he didn't put more. Would a little Botox help reduce appearance of my tear troughs without compromising my palpebral lines? Also my dr told me to see an ophthalmologist to get iopidine. Is there anything to make this all go away faster?

Farbod Esmailian, MD · Answer

Botox will not address the tear troughs.  The treatment for tear troughs are fillers like restylane or juvederm.  Fillers in that area may last as long as a year or so.Hope that helps.

Aldo Guerra, MD · Answer

Hello Bebelocks...Botox is not used in the treatment of tera trough. Dermal fillers and skin tightening modalities are the preferred methods.I think you should get a second opinion about your tear troughs from a certified dermatologist or palstic surgeon. Best wishes, Dr. ALDO :)

Michael P. Morrissette, DDS, FACS · Answer

Botox is not recommended for the tear trough area. There are muscles here that contribute to the elevation of the lip and sides of the nose and you do not want to weaken these muscles. The good news is that the effects of Botox are temporary and your appearance will return to normal. I would recommend that you get future treatment with an experienced injector.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

No, Botox can't be injected into tear troughs. This is difficult to answer without pictures. Fillers, lasers, and microneedling/prp can help this area or venus legacy/thermage treatments can help soften botox results. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Hardik Soni, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Unfortunately, Botox will not help the tear trough area. Fillers are the best treatment for the tear trough area. I always use Restylane in this area. Also, the only treatment for an unwanted side effect of Botox is time. Botox typically wears off in 3-4 months. Best of Luck!

Kenne Ogunmakin, MD · Answer

Thanks for the question. Botox I said not a good treatment option for the tear troughs. HA fillers are usually my go-to for correction of hollowness under the eyes. If you are able to post some pictures, I may be able to give you some recommendations. If not, I recommend you follow with a Board Certified Dermatologist or Plastic Surgeon to discuss good treatment options.

Paul Pietro, MD · Answer

Hello Bebelocks,Thanks for sharing your question with us. In short, Botox is NOT the answer for tear troughs that would be fillers/lasers/microneedle-PRP of which without photos we cannot be more specific. The lopidine drops can be prescribed by physicians with prescription writing privileges and not just Ophthalmologists. Tincture of time heals all Botox concerns- 3-4 months for most individuals not permanent. Hope this helps.

Melvin Elson, MD · Answer

Botox will not help tear trough. the injection under the medial brow should not be done and will cause drooping. Iopidine drops will help and you don't need an ophthalmologist to prescribe as any doctor can

Christine Eros, MD · Answer

Hi. Tear troughs are very nicely treated with fillers such as Restylane and Belotero. They are not helped with Botox. Getting the iopidine eye drops will help your droopy eyelid. Use it sparingly. All his will go away after 3 months then you and your doctor can re-evaluate the best strategy.

Alain Michon, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Botox is not for the tear troughs. Dermal fillers would be a great treatment option for this area. You may see some benefits to your botox side effects with treatments of platelet-rich rich plasma injections, ThermiSmooth and lasers. I hope this help. All the best,

Botox for lower tear trough?

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