Injection of Botox to the crow's feet paralyzes the orbicularis muscle around the eyes. This can sometimes affect the other muscles of the cheek that allow you to smile. It can also cause accentuation of the appearance of the orbital fat that would normally be covered and protected by an active... more
Does Botox on crow's feet usually cause swelling under the eye?
I had botox injected in my crow's feet a week ago, I now have a chipmunk look when I smile, it is like two swollen bags under my eyes which looks awful when I smile, I feel like crying. Has this happened to anyone else, and if so how long did it last? Will it go away? I hope it will go away soon. I will never get this done again.
I wanted to look better but I look weird now. The skin under the inner corner of my eyes also looks crepey and sunken in. I don't know what to do! Please offer some advice. This is the worst thing I have ever had done, I also had Juvederm injected in my nose to mouth lines and Botox between my eyebrows at the same time, but i have had them done twice before with no problems.
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7 answers to “Does Botox on crow's feet usually...”A: Sometimes the Botox relaxes the muscle too much.
Beth, Botox is wonderful to treat active lines of the forehead and crow's feet, but sometimes, just with anything else, unintended problems occur. The "chipmunk" look is from the orbicularis muscle weakening over the cheekbone. Then this area along with the skin and fatty tissue it is... more
A: Botox Induced Pseudo-Herniation of Orbital Fat
Beth I agree with my colleagues, you are probably suffering from Botox induced pseudo-herniation of the infra-orbital fat pads. When too much Botox is injected into the obicularis muscles they becomes weakened and the fat pads bulge out - much like when you are really tired after staying up all... more
A: Time will heal, and Botox will wear off
I agree with Dr. Khoobehi that the reson for the puffiness is paralysis of the obiculris muscle around the eye allowing the fat to herniate. Unfortunately, you'll have to wait for the Botox to wear off.
A: No
Looks like you have weaking of the lower eyelid muscle and that causing the fat pockets to herniate. This improve soon and it will not cause any permenant changes.
A: Botox does not cause prolonged swelling
Beth, Botox does not cause prolonged swelling. You may want to have your doctor examine you if you actually do have swelling a week after your injections. What may be happening is that they injected the Botox too deep or too medial which is not affecting muscles of facial animation unintentionally. If this... more
A: Swelling under eyes with Botox
Without actually examining you, it is difficult to determine exactly what is occurring. Sometimes swelling of the lower lids can actually be retained fluid from the Botox solution. If this is the case, the fluid should absorb within 2 weeks. You should be reassured that the effects of Botox... more
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30 posts
12 Feb 2009
Both my eyes are now also bloodshot, this is a nightmare. The nurse injected 3 areas around my eye 2 shots at the crows feet and one shot just under my bottom eyelashes at the outer corner of my eye. Could this have caused my problems?
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13 Mar 2009
Do you mind if I ask where you got your Botox done? I just had Botox 5 days ago to my crow's feet and have experienced the exact same side effects as you(chipmunk look, puffiness under the eyes, creping). I look 10X worse than before. I have been receiving Botox for many years and have never had this problem before. This last time I had it done, I went to a different doctor, one who was closer to work. Bad bad decision. From the responses you have received, it sounds as though I will have to wait for it to wear off which I am highly distraught about. What a nightmare :(
77 posts
17 Mar 2009
Hey Beth, I am finally seeing a little light at the end of the tunnel. I seem to have a bit more movement around one eye. I am constantly squinting, so perhaps that's helping...or maybe I'm just feeling proactive about it that way, so I am a bit more hopeful and happy...and a bit more 'in control.' Are you putting any creams around your eyes? I was putting so much on that around my eyes got a bit inflamed, so I stopped. By the way, I'm getting married in Scotland...in a month (Agghh!!! Hope this resolves itself by then! Small world:) Feel better! Best, Amy
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6 May 2009
Hi I had Botox done on my frown lines and crows feet. Its worked wonders on getting rid of the lines but after a week I now have swollen cheeks especially my left side. I dae not smile because I just look so so ugly. I dont know what to do. Can anything help reduce the swelling. Ill try absolutely anything. Im in total and utte despair and cant bear to think ive got to cope with this for months. Please can anyone help. Thanks
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9 May 2009
Hi adn thank you to all that have replied to me. Well strange things are certianly going on. The puffiness ihas suddenly gone down. Not completely but definately by quite alot.... like 2/3s if not a bit more. I havent done anything to help this so I cant explain why or how. I just hope it doesnt come back. I wish i knew why so that I may help others. I did go back to the lady who did it when it was puffy as i had an appointment 2 weeks after to see if i needed a top up. I was very nervous about having it done so she did the minimal amount. I actually went to a dentist who does this and has done it for many years. I also know a few people who have been to her to so i was happy she was well practiced in this area. I jsut wanted to let you all know what the current situation was and to say a very big thank you. I will keep you all posted should i the puffiness come back t what it was or if it goes away completely Sally x
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27 May 2009
The neurologist gives me botox for migraines. When he injects in the outer area of my forehead I get deep wrinkles over each eye which I hate and would never normally have. This seems to bring my eyebrows up but it looks awful with these forced lines when I have any facial expressions. It is causing permanent lines witch are making me look older instead of better!!!