Keep reading to learn more about under-eye botox, including the benefits and potential risks.
Meet the Experts
What Is Under-Eye Botox?
While the concept may sound somewhat unconventional, its a practice that Cheung typically enlists when treatingcrows feet wrinkles.
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The duration of your crows feet Botox should also improve since more of the eye muscle is relaxed.
Who Is a Candidate for Under-Eye Botox?
Under-eye Botox can help to shrink the appearance of that muscle that appears upon smiling, Cheung says.
All of these things thin your blood and increase the risk of bruising, Kitsos says.
If you have very saggy or puffy eyelids, under-eye Botox may not be the right treatment for you.
The treatment usually entails one to two small injections that are relatively painless, she says.
Patients consistently report very minimal to no pain during injection.
Under-eye filler is used to plump the deep grooves or[tear] troughsthat form under the eyes.
Filler can make you look less tired as a result."
The latter risk can also lead to issues like blurry vision or dry eyes.
Though our experts stress that it is extremely rare, it is possible to inject under-eye botox improperly.
“In theory, if you inject too much Botox, the eyelid can sag.
Aftercare
Aftercare for under-eye Botox is pretty minimal.
To help minimize bruising, Nazarian recommends you avoid massaging the area and ice immediately following injections.
Botox is only beneficial for dynamic wrinkles.
Work with your doctor to determine the issue youd like to treat.
Unfortunately, if you do not like the results of your under-eye Botox, not much can be done.
