Eyelid ptosis after BOTOX injections is uncommon.

Eric M. Joseph, MD answers: Preventing eye ptosis from Botox?

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?


Eric M. Joseph, MD
20 days ago
By Eric M. Joseph, MD - West Orange Facial Plastic Surgeon

 BOTOX is effective at reducing glabella frown lines, and eyelid ptosis occurs in less than 1% of patients injected by myself. The few cases I've seen have been mild, and lasted no longer than 6 weeks.

Phenylepherine (OTC) or iopidine (prescription) eye drops are used to treat the ptosis until it wears off.

I hope this was helpful for you.

Best regards.

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