Dr. Zuckerman’s injectable treatment to the “Crow’s Feet”, fine lines radiating outward next to the eyes, is the third most common injection site for musculoparalytics like Botox Cosmetic after the forehead and glabella. Due to squinting, sun damage, and general aging, these lines deepen over time. Botox will temporarily paralyze the muscles responsible for the creation of these lines and prevent future wrinkle creation. In addition, Dr. Zuckerman’s patients often find that existing fine lines and wrinkles are eliminated when the area fully relaxes after undergoing treatment.
Key Aspects of Treatment
Crow’s Feet Treatment Recommended Regimen
Most patients require three to four treatments per year to maintain a continual effect.
Crow’s Feet Treatment Longevity
Treatment takes approximately one week to set in and lasts three to four months.
Crow’s Feet Treatment Procedure Time
10 – 20 minutes per treatment (Often combined with Forehead Antiwrinkle Treatment and Glabella “11’s” Treatment)
Crow’s Feet Treatment Pretreatment Guidelines
Dr. Zuckerman recommends patients take the following precautions before undergoing crow’s feet injections to minimize bruising: no NSAIDs such as aspirin or ibuprofen within a couple days before a day after, don’t drink alcohol to excess a day before and a day before, refraining from lying flat or working out within 2 hours after injection.
Crow’s Feet Treatment Recovery (Downtime)
This treatment involves little to no downtime, and patients often return to work immediately after treatment. There may be slight bleeding or redness at the injection sites, but these will resolve within a few hours.
Crow’s Feet Treatment Associated Risks
Crow’s feet injections with Botox to treat lines radiating from the eye, are overwhelmingly safe and widespread. Possible complications are largely due to an inexperienced injector who is unfamiliar with the sensitive anatomy of the eye area and may include looking overly frozen or a drooping eyelid or eyebrow. As a result, Dr. Zuckerman recommends that you visit a board-certified plastic surgeon for this treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions About Crow’s Feet Treatment
Dr. Zuckerman will recommend a number of units to you for this treatment based on your age and the extent to which you tend to squint. Generally speaking, this area receives somewhere in the range of 6 to 12 units per side. For first or second-time patients, Dr. Zuckerman often recommends that you make a follow-up appointment 8 to 14 days after treatment. He can then perform a touch-up treatment and record exactly how many units optimally suits you.
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