Botox is becoming a widely-used substitute for eyelid surgery. Botox gives patients a rejuvenated look without the need for more invasive surgery and the accompanying downtime. Botox around the eyes needs to be repeated every four to six months for optimal effectiveness.
How it Works
Botox actually blocks the nerve impulses which cause muscle contraction. When this occurs, wrinkles around the eyes are minimized, if not completely eliminated.
Meticulous injections are a must, to avoid any unwanted side effects. These can include what often times is called droopy eye. As a result, it is important that the injections be properly administered by an experienced dermatologist.
Over the course of the past two decades, Botox has garnered a solid reputation for its effectiveness at providing people with more youthful and vibrant appearances. Potential side effects associated with Botox injections are slim and usually minimal.
Who is a Good Candidate for Botox
A good candidate for Botox treatments around the eyes is a person whose lines are not caused by sun damage or what is known as soft tissue atrophy. Soft tissue atrophy is shrinkage of the skin around the eyes, which actually results in what most people consider deep wrinkles. Botox may slightly help a person with sun damage skin or soft tissue atrophy. However, in that type of situation, a person is probably best served considering another alternative, like dermal fillers. Dermal fillers also offer solutions to loss of volume and depressions in the skin. In other words, a good candidate for Botox is someone with common crow’s feet and more moderate wrinkles.
Freshening Injections
Although the positive effects of Botox last for between four to six months, many doctors suggest a retouch or additional injection before reaching the four to six month zone. By taking this approach, a person maintains a more vibrant appearance without facing the dissipation of the positive effects of an initial Botox injection.