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I Got 20 Units of Botox Between my Brows, and Now my Upper Lids Are Full of Fluid and Sag Way Down. What Causes This & How Long Will This Last?
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Botox sagging of eyelids
Botox is an art and science. If you only had the glabellar region treated between the eyebrows and not the forehead, it is difficult to imagine why you would be sagging. If there were some Botox injections above the eyebrows then the muscle would be expected to relax and depending on which muscles are affected, it might cause the lower forehead to drop along with the upper eyelids. If it is a swelling reaction, to a numbing cream, then this should not last more than a couple of days. See...
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Lid sagging after Botox
You may have lid ptosis which can occur if injecting too much or too low underneath the brow. It usually improves after 2-4 weeks. You can reverse the effects with a special eyedrop that you can get from your doctor. I would definitely contact the treating physician first to see if they can help you with this. The swelling may be from excessive bruising and may improve with ice or cold compresses and rest. The effects of Botox wear off usually after 3-4 months.
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Botox causing Ptosis
It is possible that the Botox injected between your brows has weekend the muscles that elevate your eyelids. While this is uncommon it happens. This will resolve with time but can be improved right away with an ophthalmic drop your doctor can prescribe
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Sagging and Heavy After Botox, Causes? and How Long Will This Last?
Drooping of the upper eyelids occurs when Botox is injected too close to the eyebrows. When this happens, the brows drop, bringing down the upper eyelid skin creating a droopy look. The Botox effects will lessen over 3-4 months. You can try to actively contract and lift the eyebrows that will make the Botox wear off more quickly, IMHO.
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Sagging and heavy after Botox
This is most likely ptosis, which is where the upper eyelid is affected by the Botox injection and unable to lift properly. The good news is that it does go away, but it does take some time. Revisit your physician and see about getting some prescription eyedrops that may help alleviate this faster. But it normally does last several weeks. I am concerned that you say they are "full of fluid", as that's not a normal part of ptosis, so please call your injector and return for an...
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