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Botox side effects - how can I avoid them? 13 answers

I read that Botox has some side effects like droopy eyelids. Is Botox safe?  Any tips for making sure my Botox (first time!) has no bad side effects?

Help for droopy eyes from Botox 2 answers

I had Botox done on my forehead almost 2 weeks ago. 2nd day I noticed the droopy eyes, but now one eye is getting better and the other eye is getting...

Should there be wrinkles after Botox? 8 answers

I had Botox injected into my crow's feet 5 days ago. It's certainly done the job on the deep lines I had around the corners of my eyes. However, I'm...

How can I get rid of Botox side effects? 9 answers

An esthetician/nurse put Botox around my mouth and chin apparently to correct jowls and soften lines. I can no longer smile wide, see my bottom teeth...

Botox - how long before numbness and drooping wears off? 5 answers

I have had Botox previously and they only did inbetween my eyebrows and the few lines above that area. Now, I went back and the new DR there,...


Mouth drooping after Botox for Bell's Palsy 12 answers

I've had Bell's Palsy since childhood. I'm 47 now, and I had Botox injected in my forehead, the sides of my eyes, and in my chin for the dimple caused...

Raised eyebrows and drooping lid after Botox 10 answers

One week after my Botox injections, I started to have raised eye brows and drooping eyelids. What can I do to make them look normal again? I am...

How long did your Botox headache last?

I received 25 units for TMJ on 8/21 - a slight headache began that evening. The following morning (8/22), I had a full-blown headache. I took...

Does Botox on crow's feet usually cause swelling under the eye? 7 answers

I had botox injected in my crow's feet a week ago, I now have a chipmunk look when I smile, it is like two swollen bags under my eyes which looks...

Botox dry eyes 2 answers

I had Botox nearly a week ago.I had my forehead and corner of eyes done and I have noticed that my eyes feel dry and gritty. Is this common? and how...

Did you have flu symptoms after Botox?

What can I do to ease the symptoms of an adverse reaction to botox? During an ER visit I was diagnosed as having a reaction to the botox I received a...

Botox gave me a lazy eye 2 answers

I recently moved to New York, and have had Botox previously with great results. But on my first visit to a new doctor, I got “lazy eye...

Puffy under eyes after Botox? 7 answers

My under eyes have been puffy for 2 weeks now . This was since I had Botox at the side of my eyes. It looks terrible and i know the Botox had caused...

Drooping eyebrow after Botox 6 answers

I have had wonderful results with Botox in the past (2 treatments in the past year). Yesterday, I had my forehead, crows feet, and glabellar lines...

Botox in lips causing weak upper lip 3 answers

I had Botox in my lip. For how long do I have to suffer the weakness in my lip??

Why did I end up in the emergency room after Botox injections? 2 answers

I experienced horrible visual disturbances after Botox injections.  I ended up in the emergency room.  The doctor injected near my lower...

How can I reduce swelling after Botox? 2 answers

Had botox 5 weeks ago in the middle of forehead. Since then I can not see very well because the upper lids have swelled. I have slits for eyes. I was...

Droopy eye and eyebrows after Botox 5 answers

I had Botox done before and always being happy with the outcome result. This time, I came to Houston and got Botox. The following morning, I got a...

Can Botox cause problems such as blurred vision, double vision, and night vision? 6 answers

I have had Botox for blepharospasm and am seeing some side effects and wondering how long does it last and will a rx eye drop help. The opthalmic MD...

Why can't I open my mouth after having Botox? 7 answers

I had Photofacial and Botox in the eye, forehead and brow areas.  I have been doing this for years. 12 days after treatment I can't smile or open...

Can botox cause acne? 3 answers

I have had several treatments of low dose accutane as a teenager. Recently, at the age of 23, I received botox injections in my forehead for migraines...

Insomnia and anxiety after Botox 7 answers

I had Botox done 6 times. The first 3 times I had no side effects. The latest 3 times, I got a wicked sinus infection, and an insomnia that's so bad,...

Droopiness of my right eyelid again 3 answers

It's been almost 8 months now and I'm still having problems. I've had botox injected to me twice. First time around, I only asked for it to be...

Botox and Pregnancy 10 answers

While unaware of my pregnancy, I had a little Botox done (crow's feet and forehead) about 5 weeks after my last menstrual period. I am now terrified...

Why is there a bag under my eye after Botox? 5 answers

Seven days ago, I got touch-ups of Botox for the wrinkles under my eyes. On my way home, I noticed that I had a bag under one of my eyes. It was...

Can Botox cause twitching? 5 answers

I had cannthopexy done for both eyes 2 years ago... last year in December, I had Botox done for crow's feet, between eyebrows, forehead, and to raise...

Will I get permanent side effects if I try Botox just once? 11 answers

Is it possible to try Botox just once or once you start the procedure there will be a permanent effect on the area if you don't keep up with the...

Botox crooked smile 3 answers

I got botox around my mouth and it caused a crooked smile. Is there a way to fix this?

New wrinkles after Botox - are they permanent? 15 answers

I'm only 22 and I had Botox a little over a week ago to treat/prevent crow's feet. They are pretty much gone now but my lower eyelid and under my eye...

Can Botox Cosmetic affect my brain? 3 answers

I just read in the about how new studies are saying that Botox Cosmetic can affect the brain in mice.  I am freaking out! Is this for...

Uneven smile lines from Botox 9 answers

I just got botox for my crow's feet and it's making my frown/smile lines uneven. It may not seem noticeable but one side of my smile lines looks...

What are the effects of Botox on the upper eyelids? 11 answers

When Botox is administered for crow’s feet, what effect does it have on the upper eyelids? Does it lift the upper eyelids and make the skin less...

Can Botox on crows feet cause muscle paralysis in other areas of my face? 3 answers

I received 20 units of Botox on my eyes a month ago. For the first 10 days it was nice, no wrinkles. After about 10 days, I noticed pressure on my...


Why did inner brow drooped after Botox? 11 answers

I had Botox 3 weeks ago on the forehead, crow’s feet and glabellar. Forehead lines are gone, crow’s feet are gone, however, my inner brow...

Botox caused eyelid to almost close? 8 answers

After Botox, my lid is almost closed. My doctor must have hit a nerve. How long will it take to look normal again? What should I do?

Did the doctor inject too much Botox? 6 answers

According to my past experience with Botox, I find that it actually freezes my frown line the moment it was injected. I can see the changes of the...

Can Botox permanently damage your actual eye muscles and optical nerves? 3 answers

About six weeks ago I got a full forehead injection of Botox as well as injections for my crow’s feet. Since then I have had incredible eye...

Can Botox cause water retention under eyes? 3 answers

I had Botox on my crow's feet (and between my brows) and after about a week, I got a puffy, watery bag under one eye. It looks like I was punched in...

Can Botox cause vision loss? 6 answers

Although I don't really think Botox is the causing the vision loss, I still want to make sure.

Can a person become hypersensitive to Botox? 5 answers

Five years ago, I gave Botox a try for migraine and cosmetic use. I liked the results for cosmetic but the jury was still out for migraines. Last...

How will antibiotics affect Botox results? 5 answers

I will finish my Sulfameth for UTI treatment 3-4 days before my appointment for Botox. Will this affect my results from Botox or have complications?

What are the long term side effects of injectables? 5 answers

What are the long term adverse reactions to any of the Botox, Restylane, and Juvederm injections?

Side effects of Botox for blepharospasm 2 answers

How long before my eyelid stops drooping and the double vision goes away following a Botox injection for blepharospasm?

How long after Botox should I wait to get a Photofacial? 3 answers

I am going in for Botox (second time/forehead only) this weekend and also want to get a Photofacial soon (not the same day; the machine is not...

How is Botox safe if there are warnings about complications? 20 answers

I was checking out Botox Prescribing information and the first thing I read is a warning that Botox Cosmetics may spread from the area of injection...

Unexpected Botox and Restylane results 6 answers

I had Botox, but it only worked on the right side of my face (near the eye)? Also, the Restylane migrated into the upper part of my top lip instead of...

Long term effects of Botox for Cervical Dystonia? 2 answers

Are there any reports on the long term health effects on the use of Botox? Are there any reports that I can read on the long term health effects on...

Botox while on Xanax? 10 answers

I am having Botox and some fillers next week. I am 52 and have some pretty deep lines between my eyes, on my forehead and from my nose down to the...

How to fix Botox complications? 3 answers

I had Botox about 3 days ago in Korea the doc did not gave me any aftercare instruction. Well I should had educated me self more because after about...

Botox harmful to liver and kidneys? 11 answers

Isn't it harmful if the Botox is filtered through the liver or kidneys?

Dry eyes and headaches after Botox? 4 answers

I'm considering having Botox done on my crow's feet, and three deep lines that I have on my forehead (due to an ache treatment), which are present...

Is Botox safe for patient with vitiligo? 7 answers

I have vitiligo, and I want to get Botox. Are there any side effects to expect?I did have a couple injections of Restylane on my upper lip and didn't...

Side effects from Botox for under eye wrinkles? 6 answers

Does Botox cause thinning of the skin or a reduction in collagen over time? I am considering it for under eye wrinkles.