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Can Botox Injections for Blepharospasms Affect Aesthetics?

asked 2 years ago by alg in edh ca
Latest answer by Jonathan Hoenig, MD
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Tags: blepharospasm

I received Botox today for the first time to treat Blepharospasms, and I am wondering if I can expect any changes to my appearance. The Dr. only injected 18 units.

He injected: *Both sides of my upper eyelids *right above the inner point of each eyebrow * the center of where my eyebrows would meet if they grew together.

What should I expect over the next few days? High arches? Droopy lids? Nothing? Thanks!!

3 answers to Can Botox Injections for Blepharospasms Affect Aesthetics?

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A decrease in wrinkles after blepharospasm treatments

If he injected right ABOVE the eyebrow then that is not for true blepharospasm. Blepharospasm involves the muscles around the eyelids which are the orbicularis oculi muscles. The ones it sounds like you had injected are the procerus or possibly the corrugator muscles. That's one of the spots we inject for frown lines, but not for blepharospasm. (I have been injecting Botox for this purpose for nearly 20 years). Are you sure you have blepharospasm, which refers specifically to the... more
Jonathan Hoenig, MD

Beverly Hills Oculoplastic Surgeon
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Botox for Facial Spasm and Improving Wrinkles

Yes, Botox used to treat spasms will change the facial appearance. The degree of the cosmetic change will vary based on the dose, exact injection areas, and your own response to Botox. Results after Botox develop after several days. The cosmetic use for Botox was only realized after treating many patients for medical reasons, such as spasm. Based on your question, you may see improvement of the vertical wrinkles in between the eyebrows. The eyelids should not become droopy after Botox... more
Houtan Chaboki, MD

Washington DC Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Botox for blepharospasm

18 units is not a big dose of Botox. You probably will not see too much of a change in your brows or lids. If given correctly you might see some minor aesthetic improvements to your crow's feet or "11's", the lines between the brows. Hopefully the spasms will be improved. Good luck.
Janet M. Neigel, MD

West Orange Oculoplastic Surgeon

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