What areas are commonly treated with Botox?
Botox is most commonly used to treat the glabellar frown lines (those lines between the eyebrows), forehead lines, crow’s feet (lines on the outside of the eye), upper lip lines and chin dimpling. Smaller doses are used in the lower face so that normal expressions are maintained. Deeper lines and folds around the nose and lower mouth are best treated with Restylane, Perlane, Radiesse, Evolence or Teosyal. Botox is also used to “sculpt” the eyebrow by creating a small brow elevation through targeted treatments. How often do I need Botox? Photos: Courtesy Allergan The effects of Botox are temporary meaning treatments will have to be repeated on a regular basis to remain effective. How long the effect lasts depends on a number of factors such as the age of the patient, the degree and depth of the wrinkles being treated, the size of the muscles and how much Botox is used. An average response is 3-6 months. Many patients find their Botox effects last longer after they have had repeated trea
Since Botox works by softening muscle acitivty, it is most effective on dynamic facial wrinkles. This refers to the types of wrinkles which are enhanced by facial muscle movement. Skin begins to lose its elasticity in the late teenage years. The facial muscles are attached to the skin. As the skin thins, its attachment to the facial musculature begins to show. These are called dynamic facial wrinkles. As time goes on, the lines can get deeper and turn into furrows. Botox is most commonly used to treat the glabella (frown lines between the eyebrows), forehead creases, and the crow’s feet (fine lines at the corner of the eyes).
