Along with frown lines and horizontal forehead creases, crow’s feet are one of the most commonly Botox-treated facial wrinkles. Crow’s feet are small wrinkles that project from the outside corners of the eyes. They make the face look older and constantly exhausted; erasing them withBotox makes you look years younger.
Many people get crow’s feet. The skin in the area around the eyes is not very thick, so it’s more prone to wrinkling than other parts of the face. Laughing, squinting, and smiling are all activities that cause the orbicularis oculi muscles to twitch, and repeated twitching of these muscles forms crow’s feet lines.
Injecting a muscle with Botox lessens or halts its repeated movements by stopping nerve signals from reaching it. It becomes relaxed, and the expressions it is part of become less intense. The skin above the muscle sheds its wrinkles, leaving it smooth and beautiful. The more injections the muscle gets, the less it will need them in the future.
To treat crow’s feet, the surgeon numbs the area and then injects the orbicularis oculi muscles with Botox. This procedure is quite short and requires no downtime. Though Botox is not permanent, it will stay in your system for several months before another injection is required. After injections, make sure to avoid touching the injection site too much. This can cause migration of the Botox material, which would then affect other parts of your face.
So plan your Botox procedure and say goodbye to those crow’s feet. Dr. Farhad Rafizadeh is a board-certified cosmetic surgeon with years of skin-rejuvenation experience. Make an appointment today by contacting our office.
Common Questions Patients Search About Botox, Fillers & Non-Surgical Treatments
How long do Botox and Dysport last?
Most patients see effects of Botox or Dysport for 3–4 months. Dysport often kicks in slightly faster (2–3 days vs. 4–7 for Botox) and may last marginally longer in some patients. The differences are small enough that the right choice is usually about how each patient personally responds. Dr. Rafizadeh's Northern New Jersey patients typically settle into a 3–4 visits-per-year cadence.
How much do Botox and Dysport cost in NJ?
Botox is typically priced per unit (around $14–$18 per unit in Northern New Jersey); Dysport is priced per unit of its own (roughly 1 Botox unit ≈ 2.5–3 Dysport units). A typical full-face treatment runs $400–$800 depending on areas treated. Dr. Rafizadeh's office runs periodic specials and rebates on injectables; ask during the consultation.
Is it cheaper to get Dysport or Botox?
Per visible result, the two are roughly equivalent — Dysport's lower per-unit price is offset by needing more units. The real question is which neuromodulator your face responds to best. Some patients find one diffuses too much or doesn't last as long for them. Dr. Rafizadeh often recommends trying both over the course of a year to settle on the better fit for an individual.
Are Botox and filler side effects common?
Mild, short-lived bruising and tenderness at injection sites is the most common side effect. Serious complications (vascular occlusion from filler, asymmetric ptosis from Botox) are rare but real, and they're almost always related to injector experience. Dr. Rafizadeh's North Jersey patients see complications at rates well below national averages because he uses cannulas for filler in higher-risk areas and a precise injection map for neuromodulators.
How long do dermal fillers last?
Most hyaluronic acid fillers (Restylane, Juvederm, Voluma, Volbella) last 6–18 months depending on the product and where they're placed. Voluma in the cheek can last close to 2 years. Lip filler tends to dissipate faster (6–9 months) because the lips move constantly. Calcium-based fillers like Radiesse can last 12–18 months. Fat grafting, when used instead of filler, is essentially permanent for the volume that survives.
Can fillers be reversed if I don't like the result?
Hyaluronic acid fillers (most of the ones Dr. Rafizadeh uses) can be dissolved with hyaluronidase if a patient doesn't like the result or if there's any complication. The injection takes minutes and the filler dissolves within hours to a few days. This reversibility is part of why HA fillers became dominant. Permanent fillers and silicone do not have a safe reversal option, which is why Dr. Rafizadeh avoids them.
Is filler a substitute for a facelift?
Filler can delay the conversation about a facelift but is not a substitute once true descent has occurred. Filler adds volume; a facelift repositions tissue that has moved. Many North Jersey patients use filler well in their 40s and into their 50s, then transition to facelift surgery when volume restoration alone stops producing a natural result. Continuing to add filler past that point creates the “pillow face” look Dr. Rafizadeh works to help patients avoid.
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