Side Effects from Botox for Under Eye Wrinkles?

September 12, 2009
Asked By:LuciLuci in Los Angeles, CA

Does Botox cause thinning of the skin or a reduction in collagen over time? I am considering it for under eye wrinkles.

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September 14, 2009

Answer: No side effects for Botox used under the eyes

David Hansen, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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September 14, 2009

Answer: No side effects for Botox used under the eyes

David Hansen, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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September 14, 2009

Answer: BOTOX does not cause eyelid skin thinning or alterations to collagen

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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September 14, 2009

Answer: BOTOX does not cause eyelid skin thinning or alterations to collagen

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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September 13, 2009

Answer: Botulinum toxin for under eye wrinkles

Otto Joseph Placik, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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September 13, 2009

Answer: Botulinum toxin for under eye wrinkles

Otto Joseph Placik, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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September 30, 2017

Answer: Botox for undereye wrinkles won't affect the collagen

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September 30, 2017

Answer: Botox for undereye wrinkles won't affect the collagen

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September 14, 2009

Answer: Botox for under eye

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Answer: Botox for under eye