Preventing Eye Ptosis from Botox?

November 3, 2009
Asked By:KGB

I keep hearing more and more cases of eyelid ptosis or "droopy" or closed eye from Botox. Is there a way to decrease the chances of this happening? Does it happen as often with Dysport as well?

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October 27, 2014

Answer: Eyelid ptosis (drooping) is avoidable after Botox injections

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Ran Y. Rubinstein, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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October 27, 2014

Answer: Eyelid ptosis (drooping) is avoidable after Botox injections

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January 17, 2018

Answer: Drooping after Botox

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January 17, 2018

Answer: Drooping after Botox

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January 17, 2018

Answer: Eyebrow heaviness may be worse with Dysport since it spreads more than regular Botox

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David Hansen, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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January 17, 2018

Answer: Eyebrow heaviness may be worse with Dysport since it spreads more than regular Botox

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David Hansen, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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November 4, 2009

Answer: Ptosis with Dysport or Botox

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Otto Joseph Placik, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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November 4, 2009

Answer: Ptosis with Dysport or Botox

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Otto Joseph Placik, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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November 4, 2009

Answer: Eyelid Ptosis after Botox

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David Shafer, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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November 4, 2009

Answer: Eyelid Ptosis after Botox

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David Shafer, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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