What should you know about botox around the eyes?

Botulinum toxin type A reduces activity in selected muscles for a limited period. At the outer eye area, this may soften lines made by smiling or squinting. It will not remove every crease, change skin texture caused by sun exposure, or correct a hollow under-eye appearance. The eye region is delicate, and treatment goals may differ between outer-corner lines, brow position and lower-eye concerns.

Tell the clinician about dry eyes, eyelid heaviness, vision symptoms, contact lens use, prior eyelid procedures and previous injections. You can read about [Crow's Feet](/conditions/crows-feet/) and [Botulinum Toxin Type A](/materials/botulinum-toxin-type-a/) before a consultation.

Have the area assessed while your face is relaxed and moving. Discuss whether you want softer lines or a visible change in brow position, because these goals can require different planning. Share all medicines and supplements, and follow the clinic’s instructions about touching, exercise and makeup after injections. Mild tenderness, redness, swelling or bruising can occur. Do not judge symmetry immediately while the area is settling. If the concern is a hollow or a tear-trough shadow, ask whether [Dermal Fillers](/treatments/injectables/dermal-fillers/) are relevant or unsuitable.

Call the clinic about increasing eyelid heaviness, marked asymmetry, persistent irritation or difficulty closing an eye. Get urgent help for new double vision, significant vision change, trouble breathing or swallowing, widespread weakness, or facial swelling with breathing symptoms. An eye that cannot close comfortably needs prompt attention because the surface can become dry and irritated.

Ask which lines can realistically soften, how blinking and eye comfort will be protected, whether dry-eye history changes the plan, when to expect the effect, and which symptoms should trigger a same-day call.