Can I use Botox to lift cheeks?

I have good volume in my cheeks, but I have hollows under my eyes and my cheeks are a bit saggy. Is it possible to just "lift" the cheeks rather than "fill" them?

Answers from doctors (7)


More About Doctor David Green, MD

Published on Jan 10, 2022

Botulinum toxin inactivates the muscle segments into which it is injected. There are no muscles in your cheeks into which botulinum toxin could be injected causing cheek elevation - elevation can be achieved surgically.

Answered by David Green, MD (View Profile)

Botulinum toxin inactivates the muscle segments into which it is injected. There are no muscles in your cheeks into which botulinum toxin could be injected causing cheek elevation - elevation can be achieved surgically.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Dr. Robert L. True

Published on Apr 23, 2018

Botox will not lift cheeks. If there is hollowness under your eyes and saggy cheeks, your best course of action would most likely be to use fillers to enhance the volume in these places.

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Answered by Dr. Robert L. True

Botox will not lift cheeks. If there is hollowness under your eyes and saggy cheeks, your best course of action would most likely be to use fillers to enhance the volume in these places.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


More About Doctor Harry Glassman, M.D.

Published on Apr 18, 2018

Botox will not "lift" your cheeks or correct the sagging. Using fillers under your eyes will minimize the hollow appearance. And injecting fillers laterally in your temples and over your cheekbones would also be a consideration. Obviously, a facelift or mini-facelift would be another possible solution.

Answered by Harry Glassman, M.D. (View Profile)

Botox will not "lift" your cheeks or correct the sagging. Using fillers under your eyes will minimize the hollow appearance. And injecting fillers laterally in your temples and over your cheekbones would also be a consideration. Obviously, a facelift or mini-facelift would be another possible solution.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


More About Doctor Beautique Medical Spa

Published on Apr 18, 2018

Botox would not be an appropriate choice to give you more fullness in the cheeks. You may want to consider a dermal filler like Juvederm. Botox only helps with muscle relaxation, so therefore placing around your cheek area would relax the muscles in that area, not lift them.

Answered by Beautique Medical Spa (View Profile)

Botox would not be an appropriate choice to give you more fullness in the cheeks. You may want to consider a dermal filler like Juvederm. Botox only helps with muscle relaxation, so therefore placing around your cheek area would relax the muscles in that area, not lift them.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


More About Doctor Rejuve

Published on Mar 19, 2011

No I don't think that's possible. However, you can fill these areas without making them look "overfilled" and this will lift up the whole cheeks. The injection technique is what makes this possible.

Answered by Rejuve (View Profile)

No I don't think that's possible. However, you can fill these areas without making them look "overfilled" and this will lift up the whole cheeks. The injection technique is what makes this possible.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Bella MD Laser Vein and Aesthetic Center

Published on Mar 17, 2011

Botox will not lift the cheeks. Filler is best option short of a surgical procedure.

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Answered by Bella MD Laser Vein and Aesthetic Center

Botox will not lift the cheeks. Filler is best option short of a surgical procedure.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Celibre Medical Corporation

Published on Mar 17, 2011

No. Botox cannot provide lift to the cheeks. Based on what you are
describing, we would probably recommend Restylane for the hollows under
the eyes and Radiesse to fill or lift at the cheekbones. Botox will not
accomplish this.

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Answered by Celibre Medical Corporation

No. Botox cannot provide lift to the cheeks. Based on what you are
describing, we would probably recommend Restylane for the hollows under
the eyes and Radiesse to fill or lift at the cheekbones. Botox will not
accomplish this.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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