BOTOX and crow’s feet
Published April 14, 2024 | 
crow’s feet
BOTOX (botulinum toxin type A) was approved by the FDA last month for cosmetic use. When it is injected into a muscle, the muscle will not be able to contract as strongly. If you have BOTOX injected at the corners of your eyes, the muscles there will not contract to make “crow’s feet” when you smile. BOTOX also has improved many children’s smiles. Now, of course children don’t have wrinkles. However, BOTOX can be injected into the arms and legs of children with cerebral palsy. The relaxation of their muscles can dramatically improve their walking and coordination. Sometimes, they can wear less bracing or trade in their walker for crutches. And that can make a child’s smile fill a room. So, can BOTOX improve your smile? Yes! It can improve not only the way we smile but also the number of things we have to smile about.