Fortunately the results are completely reversible...be patient and you will return to normal

David J. Levens, MD answers: Botox - how long before numbness and drooping wears off?

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, injected my entire forehead and my upper lip. I have no feeling whatsoever in those areas.

Not only do I have the droopy eyelids, I can not feel my upper lip. I am having trouble eating, drinking etc. I can't even whistle! What can I do?? I had no problems from the first treatment 8 months ago. Do I have to wait that long without feeling in my face and not being able to eat or drink or even smile right?


David J. Levens, MD
14 months ago
By David J. Levens, MD - Ft. Lauderdale Plastic Surgeon

Fortunately the results are completely reversible...be patient and you will return to normal.  There are eye drops that may help temporarily to stimulate your upper eyelid muscle to contract and raise your eyelid if the droopiness is due to a direct effect on the eyelid muscle.  If, however, it is due to an imbalance of your eyebrow raising/lowering (forehead) muscles,  then the drops will not work. 

You may have  the impression that you cannot "feel" your lip, but Botox does not effect the nerves that carry sensation, rather only the nerves that carry the signals to muscles to move.  

You don't have to give up on ever having Botox again, just be sure that you discuss your recent results thoroughly with your (next) treating physician.

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