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Botox for the eyes and eyebrows.

Arnold W Klein1

  • 1Department of Dermatology, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, 435 North Roxbury Drive, Suite 204, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, USA. melissa.hollis@doctorklein.md

Dermatologic Clinics
|June 30, 2004
PubMed
Summary

Botulinum toxin injections, commonly known as Botox, are popular for reducing forehead and periorbital wrinkles. This off-label cosmetic use is safe, effective, and easy to perform.

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Area of Science:

  • Cosmetic dermatology
  • Facial aesthetics

Background:

  • Forehead lines and crow's feet are common cosmetic concerns.
  • Botulinum toxin (Botox) is widely used for aesthetic purposes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy and safety of Botox for forehead and periorbital wrinkles.
  • To highlight the cosmetic applications of Botox.

Main Methods:

  • Review of clinical observations and patient outcomes.
  • Assessment of the technique's ease of acquisition.

Main Results:

  • Botox demonstrates significant effectiveness in treating forehead and crow's-feet wrinkles.
  • The cosmetic application is popular among patients.
  • Side effects are infrequent.

Conclusions:

  • Off-label use of Botox for forehead and periorbital wrinkles is a safe and effective cosmetic procedure.
  • The technique is easily learned and widely accepted by patients.

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