Botox and dermal fillers offer effective treatments for both medical and cosmetic issues related to the eyes and face.
You may be surprised to learn that both of these products were originally developed by ophthalmologists. In fact, ophthalmologist Alan Scott, M.D., developed the drug that would be called Botox about 30 years ago to treat strabismus, and later blepharospasm.
If you’re interested in learning more about how Botox and dermal fillers can help you, talk to your ophthalmologist at New Vision Ophthalmology.
Your ophthalmologist may recommend Botox to treat a variety of issues, including:
Strabismus (commonly known as cross-eyes) is a condition where the eyes are out of position with one another. Botox injections have a high success rate in achieving proper motor alignment of the eyes.
An occasional bout of eye twitching is no cause for concern. But some people have a chronic twitching disorder that causes eye “spasms” for long periods of time. Repeat sessions of Botox injections are often effective for this condition.
Upper eyelid retraction is defined by an unusually high resting position of the upper lid. Resolution of this condition can be achieved with one or more Botox injections at the site.
When certain facial nerves are damaged for one reason or another, the face may spasm uncontrollably. Botox is commonly used to relieve these spasms.
New Vision Ophthalmology can also provide Botox injections for cosmetic reasons. It is often used to soften facial creases, erase fine lines and wrinkles, plump up thinning skin, and more.
Your ophthalmologist may recommend a filler injection to treat many medical and cosmetic issues, including:
When the skin of the eyelids thins due to age and other reasons, they may droop and interfere with a clear line of sight. An ophthalmologist can use dermal fillers to help correct this condition.
The tear trough is the narrow groove that runs along the eye between the lower lid and the cheek. Over time or due to certain conditions, the volume of tissue in the tear trough begins to get thinner. This can cause an unattractive hollow appearance with shadows beneath the eyes. Dermal fillers help to thicken the area and reduce that sallow appearance.
Since ophthalmologists routinely use dermal fillers in their work, they are also able to provide dermal fillers for cosmetic reasons. Derma fillers are used to plump up or fill in areas that have lost volume or smoothness, such as lips, facial creases, and wrinkles.
While Botox is available under various brand names, all Botox is made from the same botulinum neurotoxin. There are many different types of dermal fillers available for your ophthalmologist to use, including:
Consult with your ophthalmologist to learn more about all the different kinds of dermal fillers and which one might be best for your situation.
You might be a good candidate for Botox or dermal fillers if you:
Ophthalmologists have been using Botox and fillers in their work for years before these substances became popular for cosmetic purposes. If you would like to learn more about the possibilities with the help of Botox and fillers, contact your ophthalmologist at New Vision Ophthalmology.
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