Botox, a treatment for wrinkles and fine lines, is one of the most sought-after non-surgical procedures worldwide. It is FDA-approved for three areas: the forehead, between the eyebrows, and crow’s feet. However, medical providers use it in off-label procedures for other areas. One such treatment is Botox under eyes – an extension of the procedure for crow’s feet.

This article explains how Botox under the eyes works for those pesky little wrinkles that develop due to muscle activity and changes in your skin.

How Does Botox Under the Eyes Work?

Botox is a neurotoxin injection that stops the signals from the nerves to the muscles which create wrinkles by contracting. Without signals for moving, the muscles relax, smoothing the skin that covers them.

The under-eye area is sensitive and partially controlled by the muscle that controls the lower eyelid. Injecting Botox in this muscle requires a careful and experienced provider to avoid a droopy lower eyelid.

Botox is not a permanent solution, as its effects wear off over time. This means that the nerve signals are restored, and the muscles begin to contract again, bringing back wrinkles. If you want to maintain results, you need to receive another treatment after several months.

The Benefits of Botox Under the Eyes

Under-eye Botox is an effective solution for fine lines and wrinkles under the eyes caused by muscle movement and repeated expressions like laughing and squinting.

The procedure provides the following benefits.

1. Elimination of Wrinkles Under the Eyes

Botox under the eyes limits the movement of muscles partially controlling the lower lid and pulling on the skin underneath. This helps smooth the area and reduce the appearance of wrinkles. The treatment is usually performed in addition to Botox for crow’s feet for patients with prominent wrinkles extending from the outer eye corners.

2. Restored Elasticity in This Area

The smoothened under-eye area is softer and appears more elastic.

3. Reduced Appearance of Under-Eye Bags and Dark Circles

Under-eye Botox primarily targets fine lines and wrinkles caused by muscle contraction. It doesn’t eliminate dark circles and bagginess in this area. However, by tightening and rejuvenating the skin under the eyes, Botox may help improve the appearance of bags and hollows under the eyes.

4. Natural-Looking Results

The patients experience a subtle, natural-looking change that significantly contributes to a more youthful appearance without calling attention to what has been done.

5. A Quick, Minimally Invasive Procedure

Botox is known as the “lunchtime treatment” because patients can schedule it during their lunch break. It typically takes less than half an hour. The needles are small and cause little discomfort.

6. No Downtime

One of the greatest benefits of Botox is that patients can resume their activities right after the procedure.

Who Is a Good Candidate for Botox Under the Eyes?

There are not many specific requirements for Botox patients.

Generally, they need to be healthy and over the age of 18. In this context, “healthy” means without serious health conditions, chronic neuromuscular issues, and allergies to Botulinum toxin.

Both men and women are good candidates for Botox treatments, and Botox for men is becoming more and more popular.

If you’re pregnant or breastfeeding, please wait before getting Botox. Medical professionals don’t know enough about the effects of Botox on unborn and nursing babies.

How to Prepare for Botox Under the Eyes?

As a non-surgical procedure, Botox doesn’t require any special preparations or recovery time. The general guidelines include avoiding blood thinners (e.g., ibuprofen), alcohol, retinol, and harsh chemical treatments before the procedure.

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Note: Find more detailed information on how to prepare for Botox.  

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Botox Under the Eyes: The Procedure

All Botox procedures are swift and simple.

First, you visit your chosen medical provider, have a conversation about your goals and expectations, and establish a treatment plan.

Your cosmetic professional may use a topical anesthetic cream or ice to numb the injection site. The needles they use are tiny. Nevertheless, they can cause some discomfort.

The provider injects Botox into the intended muscle. For this procedure, only two or four units of Botox are usually injected on each side. This is very little in comparison to other treatments, such as those for forehead lines and frown lines. Higher doses in this area may increase the risk of complications, so it’s better to stick to small, proven doses.

Once the injections for crow’s feet and the under-eye area are completed, you can go back to your normal activities.

The Results of Botox Under the Eyes

Botox has an onset time of about seven to fourteen days. This means that full results typically become apparent within two weeks.

The effects of Botox are not permanent, and they will last for about three to four months. If you like the results, you can maintain them by having Botox injected again after several months.

Botox Under the Eyes Aftercare

To maximize the results and minimize the risk of side effects, doctors recommend following these simple practices after the Botox treatment:

• Refrain from vigorous physical activity.
• Don’t bend down for four hours.
• Drink plenty of water.
• Avoid rubbing the treated area.
• Avoid alcohol and nicotine.
• Take Tylenol for pain, if needed.

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Note: Our blog post on Botox aftercare provides more tips on how to relieve Botox side effects and ensure the best results.

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Botox Under the Eyes Side Effects

Botox is a medicine, and as such, it can have side effects ranging from mild and common to those requiring an urgent medical response.

The risks of under-eye Botox include:

• Eye drooping
• Eye numbness
• Swelling of the eyelid
• Difficulty closing the eyes

Other common side effects of Botox include:

• Bleeding
• Flu-like symptoms (dizziness, fainting, muscle weakness)
• Pain at the sites of injections
• Bruising and swelling
• Headaches
• Neck pain
• Nausea

The majority of people treated don’t suffer any side effects. If the symptoms persist, contact your medical provider immediately.

How Much Does Under Eye Botox Cost?

At Vibrant Skin Bar, Botox costs $13.5 per unit. Treating crow’s feet usually requires 16-24 units, and Botox for the under-eye area usually requires up to 16 units. That means that the total treatment price amounts to approximately $540 per session.

The price differs in different locations and based on the area treated. The state of your wrinkles and muscles also influence the number of units required and the total price.

If you’re in Phoenix, take a look at our pricing list and keep an eye on our monthly and holiday specials. We sometimes offer discounts on Botox.

Conclusion

Botox under the eyes is sometimes performed as an extension of Botox for crow’s feet to ensure the entire area is smooth, wrinkle-free, and rejuvenated. The treatment is not yet FDA-approved and the area is sensitive, so it is paramount to seek a highly skilled medical provider for the procedure.

Many people associate Botox with a wrinkle-free face. However, the botulinum toxin is also used for other off-label cosmetic treatments, such as fixing a gummy smile or excessive sweating.

Today, we’ll talk about how Botox can be used for jaw slimming.

What Is Botox Jawline Slimming?

Jawline slimming Botox is a quick, minimally invasive injectable treatment for reducing the size of the masseter muscles and delivering a slimmer and more finely contoured jawline.

The masseters are in the lower jaw and are responsible for biting and chewing. In some cases, they are overdeveloped due to excessive teeth-grinding and jaw-clenching. These activities are involuntary and happen even when we sleep. They enlarge the masseters, resulting in a wide, prominent jawline.

Jawline slimming Botox involves injecting a neurotoxin that blocks the masseters’ contracting movements. You are still able to bite and chew, but the movements are limited. The reduced activity makes the muscles atrophy and shrink.

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Note: Learn more about different jawline contouring treatments.

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Jaw Slimming Botox Procedure

Botox for jaw slimming is similar to other cosmetic Botox treatments. The following are the typical steps in the procedure:

1. First, consult your chosen medical cosmetic practitioner about the procedure and your expectations. The medical practitioner determines whether the Botox procedure is appropriate for you. If your wide jawline is the result of your bone structure, Botox cannot help. The botulinum toxin can only reduce the size of the muscles. It cannot shrink the bones causing a square jaw.

2. If you are approved for the procedure, the medical practitioner will disinfect the injection site using rubbing alcohol. If your pain threshold is low, the medical practitioner applies a numbing cream to the treatment area.

3. After the area is numb, the medical provider injects Botox into each side of the lower jawline. The amount of Botox varies depending on the masseters’ prominence and your desired results. Twenty units per side is usually enough for great jaw slimming effects. The actual injections take only a few minutes to complete, and the results can be enjoyed for up to 6 months.

4. The medical practitioner then gently massages or applies pressure to the treatment area to help the neurotoxin settle and to reduce the chances of swelling and bruising. 

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Jaw Slimming Botox Results

The effects of a slimmed and contoured jawline appear gradually a few weeks after the Botox treatment and last three to six months. After that, the masseter muscles start contracting as they did before Botox. To enjoy the jaw-slimming effects indefinitely, you need to have regular Botox sessions three to six months apart.

Jaw Slimming Botox Aftercare

Botox for jaw slimming is a quick, walk-in treatment that requires no downtime. You can resume your daily activities right after the treatment. Your medical provider will advise you about what to do to ensure the neurotoxin settles properly and you get maximum results.

For example, you shouldn’t:

• exercise
• lie down
• smoke
• drink alcohol
• be exposed to direct sunlight immediately after the procedure

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Note: Find out what are the most important Botox aftercare tips and why is it important to follow them.

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Jaw Slimming Botox Side Effects

After the treatment, you may experience some side effects like:

• redness
• swelling
• bruising

These side effects will quickly go away, especially if you follow your medical provider’s advice.

Very rare but severe side effects include:

• difficulty swallowing, breathing and speaking
• double or blurred vision
• weak muscles
• strong allergic reactions

If you experience any of these symptoms, contact your medical provider.

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Note: If you are experiencing bruising after Botox find out what can you do to alleviate it.

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How Much Is Jawline Slimming Botox?

At Vibrant Skin Bar a unit of Botox costs $13.50. The number of units for your jaw slimming session depends on your unique facial features and your expectations. We typically use 20 units of Botox per side for female patients. Men need higher doses because their muscles are stronger.

Conclusion

Botox is the most popular nonsurgical cosmetic treatment because it’s effective in treating a variety of conditions. Thanks to Botox, you don’t have to wince when you catch the reflection of your wide jawline in the mirror anymore.

If you want to learn more, read our article about masseter botox and make sure to book a consultation at Vibrant Skin Bar to slim down your face and enjoy a new look.

Botox for men, or “Brotox,” is a thing. Med spas report that more male patients are coming in for facial enhancements and body contouring treatments.

Let’s look at what the popular neurotoxin injectable can do for men’s skin and the advantages and disadvantages of the procedure.

Why Do Men Get Botox?

Men are mainly becoming interested in Botox to rejuvenate their look or prevent early signs of aging.

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Note: Learn more about preventative Botox, including who can get it and when is the best time to get started with treatments.

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They’re not typically willing to admit they’ve had any facial skin work done, so they want the enhancements to be as natural-looking as possible.

Women have a much longer track record of using beauty products and cosmetic enhancements. What has made Botox so appealing to men as of late?

1. Social Media Standards

Social media has impacted how we view ourselves in comparison with others. We’re exposed to new beauty standards to which both men and women aspire.

2. Competitive Dating Game

Dating has moved online, where profile photos are an important factor. This is another reason men strive to minimize imperfections whenever possible.

3. Competition at Work

Working with younger colleagues sometimes puts pressure on men to compete with them in areas other than work-related skills. They resort to cosmetic treatments that give them an edge in physical appearance.

4. Influence of Loved Ones

Having experienced the benefits of cosmetic treatments, some women want the same for their loved ones. They are often the ones to call med spas to book a treatment for their partner, son, or a close friend.

Is Botox for Men Different Than Botox for Women?

The same neurotoxin, Botox, is used on both men and women. However, the dosage may differ. Men may need more Botox units than women for the same treatment area due to thicker skin and higher muscle density.

Another difference in the procedure is that Botox injectors need to pay attention to the dosage and the position of injection sites to avoid relaxing a muscle in a way that makes a more feminine look (for example, brows that are lifted too high).

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Note: Learn how to recognize the signs of too much Botox.

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Popular Botox Injection Sites for Men

Botox areas men typically opt for are:

• Frown lines between the eyes
• Crow’s feet
• Forehead lines

Botox for Men: The Procedure

Before performing the procedure, the Botox provider will schedule a consultation with the patient to determine whether they have any medical or other circumstances that may prevent them from getting Botox (such as Botox allergies, Botox resistance, or other medical conditions).

They will also ask the patient about their expectations, estimate the number of units needed, and provide instructions on what to do before and after the treatment to ensure optimal results and prevent any side effects.

The procedure itself consists of the following steps:

1. The Botox injector prepares the skin by cleaning it with alcohol and possibly numbing the treatment area with a numbing cream.
2. They mark the injection sites with a marker along the intended muscle. Experienced Botox injectors know exactly how far apart to space the injection sites and how many injection sites are needed for the desired effects.
3. They then administer the Botox injections, which takes a few minutes.

Some medical providers spend a few minutes gently massaging or applying pressure on the treated area to prevent bruising and swelling and help the neurotoxin settle.

Patients can resume their daily activities right after the Botox session.

Botox for Men: Side Effects

Swelling and bruising after Botox are the two most common Botox side effects and they usually go away within two weeks.

Severe side effects are rare, and should they occur, the patient should seek immediate medical assistance.

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Note: Follow our Botox aftercare tips to ensure you get the best results after the treatment and minimize the chances of side effects.

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Botox for Men: Pros and Cons

Botox injections are increasingly popular because they are quick, safe, and visibly rejuvenate the skin. To decide if the treatment is right for you, consider the following Botox pros and cons.

Pros

• Reduces the appearance of lines
• Improves skin tone
• Provides a more youthful look
• Minimally invasive with no downtime
• Safe, with minor side effects that quickly go away

Cons

• Effects are temporary
• Cannot reverse Botox if you’re unhappy with the results, must wait until the effects wear off

How Long Does Botox for Men Last?

A Botox treatment for one area takes only a few minutes. The duration of the whole session depends on the number of treated areas.

The effects of Botox last up to six months. They typically start wearing off after three to four months. You should repeat the procedure every 3 months to maintain your results.

How Much Does Botox for Men Cost?

At Vibrant Skin Bar, a unit of Botox costs $12.50. The cost of a Botox session depends on the treated area and the patient’s desired effects. For example, the forehead area may require 12-30 units, so the whole session could cost up to $375.

Conclusion

Most men are still unwilling to admit they use cosmetic treatments, but more and more of them are embracing what Botox can do for their looks. Thanks to the easy availability of modern cosmetic enhancements, men are joining women in enjoying rejuvenated skin and a youthful appearance.

Botox is so popular it probably doesn’t need an introduction! Botox is the most popular non-surgical aesthetic procedure in the world. It is a cosmetic treatment for wrinkles, a fact known to most people, but it is also used in medicine for treating some muscle conditions. In both instances, it works in the same way: it paralyzes muscles, which leads to straightening the skin that covers them.

Botox is short for its Latin name, “botulinum toxin,” and it’s a bacterium that lives freely in nature and causes botulism in humans – a fatal form of food poisoning. But don’t worry, the Botox that aestheticians work with is very pure and diluted, and it will only interrupt nerve impulses to muscles. That is why it’s especially great on the face – it treats dynamic wrinkles caused by movements of underlying muscles, so when they are injected with Botox, they relax and stop contracting, enabling smooth skin with no wrinkles.

Millions of people receive Botox treatments every year, and it is a very safe procedure, but first-timers often ask whether they should take the plunge. Even though studies have found that Botox side effects appear, on average, in one of several thousand procedures, it is not impossible to experience them. These side effects can be minimized if you go to a reputable clinic whose injectors have had ample experience and possess excellent working knowledge of facial anatomy.

When you think about whether you should undergo Botox for the first time, you should get your info from those who administer it daily. While it’s an excellent treatment with astonishing results, Botox is not for everyone. So what are the pros and cons of Botox? We’ll list them in this piece so you can make your decision ahead of your consultation with the expert.

Pros:

1. It Really Works

Botox has been proven to work and is FDA-approved. There are literally millions of clients happy with their results. Not only does it work, it practically erases wrinkles for 3 months. It’s not a fad – Botox does work, and it works very well.

2. It’s Quick and Almost Painless

It can only be days between your first thought of getting Botox and you sitting in the chair at a clinic or a medspa. The procedure is pretty fast; it takes about half an hour, including initial consultation and preparation. The injecting itself only takes 5-10 minutes! Even though Botox is administered via needles, they are extremely small, and they don’t hit any nerves. Once the procedure is complete, patients don’t feel pain.

3. There Is No Downtime

In most cases, there is no downtime with Botox. Some patients may have tiny bruises on the places where the needle hit the skin, but that is about it. Avoid heavy exercise the day of Botox injection and wait 2 weeks before having your next facial.

4. The Results Are Quick

You will see the results of Botox – i.e., your smooth, wrinkle-free skin – within 2-7 days but it will take 2 weeks for the full result. If you want to see the full result within 3 days, Dysport would be the neurotoxin treatment of choice.

5. It’s Not Permanent

You can decide whether you want to continue doing Botox or you would rather go to the way things were. If you don’t love your results, you can just let Botox wear off in several months, and you will look as if you never had anything done.

6. There Are Few Risks

Botox is a relatively low-risk treatment. It has been researched thoroughly, and most of its risks actually exist when the patient is not in good health or the injector is not a professional. Sometimes unlicensed injectors use rip-offs of Botox that can cause harm. Avoid these risks by going into a clinic that is known for its good practice.

7. The Benefits of Botox Are Not Just Aesthetic

The primary purpose of aesthetic Botox is erasing wrinkles, but it can also reduce excessive sweating, relax muscle pain, and help with migraine relief. For those patients who grind their teeth during the night, Botox can be the solution for jaw slimming. We wrote an entire post explaining this use of Botox, so if that’s something that’s bothering you, do take a look!

Cons:

1. It’s Not Permanent

We already listed this in the “pro” list, and it’s a fact: the results of Botox being only temporary is both a good and a bad thing. If you like your Botox results, you will have to have it injected at least twice a year to maintain the wrinkle-free look. The results usually last three to six months, and that’s how often you will need to receive your injections.

2. It Can Trigger Allergic Reactions

Some people may exhibit allergic reactions to Botox. Should this happen, it’s essential to either be injected by a doctor or a physician assistant. If the response is treated immediately, it is most likely not to leave any consequences.

3. Some Facial Expressions May Be Lost

The trick with the main feature of Botox, its ability to paralyze muscles, is that it can warrant results that you may not like, in addition to erasing wrinkles. When improperly injected, Botox may cause the appearance of a constantly frowned or surprised look or prevent squinting. Basically, it can lead to a lack of proper facial expression.

4. It’s Costly

Paying for Botox several times a year is not exactly a walk in the park. Plainly put, Botox is relatively expensive. A single unit at our practice costs $12, but the procedure may cost anywhere from $250 to $1500, depending on where you want it injected and how much Botox is needed. If you’re based in Phoenix, we advise you to look at our Membership offers , where you can save money on your regular Botox treatments!

5. It Can Take Several Tries

Sometimes patients don’t get amazing results after their first Botox but need to come again and have the mistakes repaired. However, this rarely happens with experienced injectors who know their Botox and your face. But be wary that this can happen if you go to an injector that’s not experienced or licensed.

6. There Can Be Side Effects

Most side effects of Botox are mild and don’t cause any major discomfort, such as bruising and swelling at the injection site, as well as some headaches. But some major issues can occur in a tiny percentage of patients, such as neck pain, upper respiratory tract infection, nausea, minor loss of speech, eyelid drooping. Should this happen to you, make sure to consult with your physician immediately.

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Note: One more side effect of the treatment are bumps after Botox. Learn how to treat them.

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As always, we cannot emphasize enough how important it is to only go into a reputable clinic whose staff has been trained and experienced in administering Botox. Only then will you minimize the chances for anything to go wrong and end up with beautiful results.