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Under eye bags after Botox to glabella and upper forehead.

By AZJamie on 07 Feb 2012

Last week I had Botox to my upper forehead and I had just a few slight lines left in my lower forehead after a week.  So yesterday I went back and my dr who is a board certified anesthiaologist said I needed to have my glabella injected to purport my forehad and it would take care of the wrinkles in the lower forehead.   I had originally had 8 units in my upper forehead, and then she added 8 units to my glabella.   When I woke up this morning, my eyes were numb and tingly and I have massive bags under my eyes.  I have NEVER had bags under my eyes. I called the office and she said it was normal and she would call me in a few days.      Ive went thought the forum and seen lots of posts about crows feet, but not much on under eye bags after the forehead and glabella were treated.  Is this common and will the bags go away?  I've worried myself sick.   I'm 34 and this was my 1 st botox experience.  I should also note the sides of my nose are numb too making me think the Botox ran down from my glabella into my eye sockets.

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Megan P (Community Manager) 8 Feb 2012

I'm sorry to hear what you are dealing with. I'm your same age, and when I got botox I experienced eye bags, but I did have the injections done for crows feet, and had an injection done under each eye, so I attribute it to that - so of course we are a bit different there.

This Q&A talks about a number of things that won't apply to you, but if you read through the doctors answers there is definitely some information that could be of interest:

Risk of Botox Migration in Face

This one might be of interest to you as well:

Botox Migration if Too Much Was Injected?

Hope this helps some.

AZJamie 8 Feb 2012
Thank you Megan!
AZJamie 8 Feb 2012
Sorry about all of the typos above... I sent that with my iphone. I have photos to add, but can't seem to find how to update my post.
Megan P (Community Manager) 8 Feb 2012

I'm ALWAYS on my iPhone, so I completely understand how that goes! Right now we are under a forum. In order to update & add photos you just need to start a review (I know, all these nit-picky terms get confusing!)  Just click here to open the Botox review page. Also, as a side note pictures can't be uploaded from a mobile device yet, they have to be uploaded from a computer - we are working on becoming more mobile friendly though. :)

caitgrania 28 Feb 2012
so sorry to hear this. I also experienced under eye bags (and wrinkles) after being injected in my crows feet. I have been injected in my forehead and between my brow on several other occasions, but that alone did not produce any bags under my eyes. Since you mentioned that the sides of your nose are numb, I wonder if he injected you too far down.

I had my crows feet injected on December 7th - my right eye appears to be back to normal but I still have a pull under my left eye and my left eye appears smaller than my right. Hopefully as time goes on and the botox wears off the bags under your eyes will subside. Drink lots of water and exercise often, that will help the botox wear off faster. Keep us posted on your progress. Good luck.
frozen 20 Mar 2012
Jamie, how are you doing now? Any improvement?
AZJamie 21 Mar 2012
Hi "frozen" I am doing much better. It has been 43 days since my injections, and I think it is closer to being worn off. But I also took a 2 week liver cleanse that had milk thistle in it, and I sit in the steam shower at least once a day sometimes more. I have been drinking TONS of water as well.

My right eye still has a bag, and the left eye bag is almost gone, but the lid is slightly lower still on my left eye (that showed up around day 8) and that eye is constantly dry. Almost all of my forehead wrinkles are back except right above the glabella. This was my first and LAST experience with Botox.

I went to 2 different doctors about the reaction and they both said that was not a reaction from the botox. But after researching the internet I have found that people with heavy/ higher foreheads (like myself) have had the eye bags. Apparently it has something to do with the weight of the forehead.

You can view my images here;

http://www.realself.com/question/botox-the-glabella-caused-eye-bags

I saw your post and read about the anxiety, I have also had anxiety. Just remember that it is temporary and it will go away. That's what I keep telling myself. Let me know how you are doing!
frozen 21 Mar 2012
Hi Jamie - I responded to you on my thread but then I read this. So glad to hear that you are recovering. Can I ask when you started seeing movement in your forehead? I cannot raise my right eyebrow at all, and I lost the arch in that brow. I can slightly raise the left one and it still has an arch, so I look ridiculous! I am hiding behind dark rimmed glasses. I am only 8 days out. I'm terrified that it might get worse before it gets better. I am hoping that in a few weeks I might see a little movement. This is truly awful.

I am CERTAIN that this is a reaction from botox. I get really angry when I read the questions forum, and the MDs tell people with the same reactions that it can't be botox. Of course it is.

Thanks for responding to me, this forum is the only place I can vent this out.
AZJamie 21 Mar 2012
It took several weeks before I saw any movement, but I would definitely look into doing a liver cleanse, I think that sped things along.
frozen 21 Mar 2012
thanks, I will look into it. I'm hoping I can survive the next several weeks before I start seeing improvement.
frozen 27 Mar 2012
I am at 2 weeks today and its pretty bad. My eyes are tiny compared to what they usually look like, and the bags/winkles under my eyes are very prominent. I hope that this is the worst of it and I'll start to improve. This is so depressing.

Jamie, can you tell me about the liver cleanse? I've googled and found a few different ones.
ap515 22 Apr 2012
I hade botox done in december and all was well. I had done again by a different doctor and i got the bags under the eye and both my eye lids has dropped. my lids are also swelling. Plus I have this unbearable body itching. I have been taking benadryl for 5 days now and is not working. My doctor gave me atarax but the botox doctor told me not to take. I read online that can cause many side effects the interaction of botox and atarax. my eyes look horrible. I will never use botox again. i rather look older. i am 48 and I look 5 years older. anyone has experienced this awful itching? my entire upppr body itches. Botox Doctor said it can not be from botox because a whole month has passed since i had the injections. my vision is also worse since the injections.
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mandy91 23 May 2012

Hi, just wondering how you are all doing since your horrible botox expierence?? I had botox done in the glabella area only 7 days ago,im 38 and did not have much in the way of wrinkles,just a small frown line between eyes,anyway after going with my friend I stupidly got talked into having this done,to make me look a bit more fresher (as she said) I feel awfull, bags under my eyes are worse than I ever had,and when i smile I look all wrinkly and puffy under both eyes. i have not sleept much this last week,and have a fear of looking in mirror every morning when I wake up.To make matters worse I get married in september and Im terrified this does not go before my wedding. I will never ever get this done again,and cant beleive how stupid I was having it done in the first place,what was i thinking. hope you are all ok and any advice on what to do?.

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