Can botox make your eyes go from round-like to a cat eye look?

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Can botox make yes become more squinted, but not in wrinkle way but cat eye way. How far can botox make an eyebrow arch?

James Bonaparte, MD, MSc, FRCSC · Answer

Botox is not something that can do what you are interested in. Botox works by relaxing muscles around your eyes and forehead and really can do three main things around your eyes. 1) Lift your eye brows - Botox, if done properly can provide and "arch" to your brows. In some people, this is considered a complication, but others like the look 2) Open the distance between your eye brows - Botox can often make the space between your eyebrows appear wider and more "awake" and refreshed. This is the most common use for Botox. 3) Reduce wrinkling on the sides of your eyes - This is another very common use of Botox. Otherwise, you can not change the shape of your eyes. James P. Bonaparte, MD, MSc, FRCSCOtolaryngology - Head and Neck SurgeryFacial Plastic and Reconstructive SurgeryOttawa, Ontario, Canada

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. It is difficult to answer your question without an in person consultation. Botox can slightly open the eye, but will not change the shape dramatically. The hight of an eyebrow arch depends on the anatomy of your face and technique.Best,

Gary Lawton, MD, FACS · Answer

Botox injection will not change the general character of your eye anatomy.  It will paralyze muscles that cause wrinkles.

Asif Pirani, MD, FRCS(C) · Answer

The best way to determine what is best for you is to see a physician in person. You should see a board certified plastic surgeon in your area to discuss your options.Best,

Thomas M. DeWire Sr., MD (retired) · Answer

jazzy2498,Generally the shape of the eye and the orbit will not be changed by Botox, and used for cosmetic purposes, Botox should not be used in the orbital region at all, apart from the lower lateral crows foot lines. In the oribit, Botox can cause drooping of the upper lid and laxity of the lower lid, both of which are undesirable. Regarding brow elevation, with proper technique and proper paralysis of the crows foot lines and selective weakening of the forehead muscles, up to 5mm of elevation, or more can sometimes be attained. I have a photo of chemical browlift posted on RealSelf, demonstrating that.  I hope that this helps. A link below provides more information regarding Botox use for facial shaping.

Can botox make your eyes go from round-like to a cat eye look?

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Answer: Botox used properly can arch and elevate the lateral brow up to 5mm, or more

Answer: Botox used properly can arch and elevate the lateral brow up to 5mm, or more

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Can botox make your eyes go from round-like to a cat eye look?

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Answer: Botox

Answer: Botox

Answer: Botox used properly can arch and elevate the lateral brow up to 5mm, or more

Answer: Botox used properly can arch and elevate the lateral brow up to 5mm, or more

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