The forehead is the most common Botox injection site, as it is where many people first notice the signs of aging. Horizontal wrinkles along the eyebrow are easily treated with Botox injections, and the area between the eyebrows, also known as glabella or “11 lines”, is a popular treatment area. Botox blocks signals from nerves to muscles, causing wrinkles to relax and soften. It can also be used to lift the eyebrows and give them a desired shape, as well as reduce the appearance of lines on the forehead between the eyebrows when you frown.
In addition, it can be used to lift the corners of the mouth and improve a person's smile. Careful placement of Botox injections on both sides of the nose can reduce the appearance of these lines. It can also be used to prevent wrinkles by preventing you from making expressions that cause wrinkles to form. When considering Botox injections for anti-aging purposes, it is important to consult an experienced professional who can perform this technique by placing injections in a careful combination of areas on the upper face to open the eye area and lift drooping eyelids.
During pre-treatment evaluation for facial injections, physicians should consult a facial anatomy guide, as they ask patients to make facial expressions to smile, frown, raise eyebrows, and perform other facial movements. It is also important to note that if too much is used or if the injection is placed incorrectly, it can cause a drooping of the lower eyelid. In some cases, a combined treatment with Botox and fillers or threads may be recommended to achieve both the filling of folds and relaxation of muscles. For example, doctors who inject Botox into the lower forehead or crow's feet should avoid the injection too close to the upper orbital bone, where a slight misplacement of the needle can cause ptosis (drooping of the eyelid), an unsightly complication. The effects of Botox can last up to 6 months. Read on for an overview of what you can expect from this material and a summary of the most common sites on the body where you can safely inject Botox for anti-aging and medical purposes.
