Botox can be injected into various areas depending on the intended purpose, which can be either cosmetic or therapeutic. Here are some common areas where Botox is injected:
Cosmetic Purposes:
- Glabellar lines: These are the vertical lines that appear between the eyebrows, often referred to as "frown lines" or "11s."
- Forehead lines: Horizontal lines that appear when you raise your eyebrows.
- Crow's feet: The lines that fan out from the corners of the eyes, appearing more prominent when smiling or squinting.
- Bunny lines: Lines on the sides of the nose that appear when smiling.
- Eyebrow lift: Botox can be used to provide a subtle lift to the brows.
- Lip lines: Also known as "smoker's lines," these are the vertical lines that can appear around the mouth.
- Chin: To reduce the appearance of a "pebbly" or "dimpled" chin.
- Neck bands: Botox can be used to soften the appearance of prominent platysmal bands in the neck.
Therapeutic Purposes:
- Chronic migraines: Botox injections are given around the head and neck to dull future headache symptoms.
- Blepharospasm: Involuntary tight closure of the eyelids.
- Hyperhidrosis: Excessive sweating, especially in the armpits, hands, and feet.
Bruxism: Teeth grinding and clenching.
