Over time, as the sun damages your skin, the temporary wrinkles that form on your forehead when you move your facial muscles may become permanent, making you look stern, tired or angry even when the underlying muscles are still. This happens because the sun degrades the skin so much that it loses its ability to "snap" back into place. Botox relaxes the muscles under those wrinkles, thus smoothing out the brow.


Some physicians use Botox very carefully around the lips. If applied in sparing amounts, Botox injections can help to improve the fine vertical wrinkles in this facial area. Botox can also improve depressed eyebrows, and it is an effective treatment for hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) of the underarms or hands.

A tiny amount of Botox around the eyes can make them look wider, according to some Botox specialists. The procedure is particularly popular amongst Asian patients, but may be performed on anyone seeking wider eyes. The Botox is injected into the lower portion of the orbicularis oculi, which is the muscle that encircles the eye near the cheekbone. The injection causes the middle of the eye to sink downward, creating a slightly larger eye opening. It also creates a more almond shape that's widest in the middle and more narrow on the sides. The only issue with using Botox for wider eyes is that the orbicularis oculi muscle is the same muscle that enables the eyelid to shut. If there were a problem with the injection, the patient may run the risk of not being able to shut his or her eye.

Botox is often used in conjunction with lasers and fillers to enhance the overall results of those treatments. Rarely will you achieve great skin by only doing one thing or another. It really takes a few different approaches to your skin, such as Botox, laser, and correct skincare. Just like you can exercise, but if you diet too, you'll get to your goal much faster!