Is Thermage or Botox better for crows feet?

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How long does it last? What is average cost? How risky is it? Would Botox be a better choice?

David Yew, MD · Answer

If your main concern is crow's feet - then botox would be the most effective and cost-effective treatment.   It would cost between $180-$300 depending on the severity of the wrinkles.  It lasts 3-4 months and you can repeat it as often as you like.   From my experience - Thermage is not worth the money.   It's a completely different treatment and I don't really see the "skin tightening" effects that you might expect given the cost.   It's usually for the entire face and/or neck so if your main concern are the crow's feet - then botox would be the better choice.

Monica Boen, MD · Answer

Botox and Thermage are very different treatments. Depending on your goals, Botox may be the better option. Botox lasts up to four months and may be a more cost-conscious option. Cost often varies depending on where you live.

Michael A. Zadeh, MD, FACS · Answer

Botox and Thermage are 2 completely different treatments and work in different ways to achieve their results. The best would be to use them both in combination. If you had to choose just one, then I would choose Botox as the main reason for crow's feet wrinkles is because of repetitive muscle use. Botox will weaken the muscle. Results last 3-4 months. I'm not a big fan of Thermage as I think there are better options out there. Make sure you see an experienced physician for an in-person consultation and evaluation. Best wishes.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Botox can be used to improve wrinkles around the eye. Deeper wrinkles need a combination approach with Botox and lasers, microneedling/prp and fillers. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a cosmetic dermatologist. Best, Dr. Emer

Benjamin Barankin, MD, FRCPC · Answer

Crows feet wrinkles are dynamic/movement wrinkles and thus benefit most from a neuromodulator such as Botox much more than it would with Thermage.

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