What to do with droopy eyelids after Botox?

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A: This will wear off

By Richard P. Rand, MD - Seattle Plastic Surgeon

The botox has caused this problem and it will be self-limited. The laser treatments have no beneficial role in treating this. Your doctor is just buying time trying to keep you happy. Give it a fe weeks and the effect will resolve. You might want a different injector in the future.

A: BOTOX induced ptosis.

By Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD - Los Angeles Oculoplastic surgeon

Dear Mimi Your BOTOX treatment was a little too much. However, you need a real doctor. As others have pointed out, the laser treatment is nonsense. With all do respect to Dr. Salas, his message regarding board certified plastic surgeons is also not helpful and is probably unethical according... more

A: Droopy eyelids will be better in 2 to 3 months.

By George J. Beraka, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Hi! 1) This is the most common Botox complication. You had Botox injected too close to your eyelids, and the main muscle that raises your eyelids is weakened. This self-corrects as the Botox effect wears off. 2) During these difficult few weeks, you can try eye drops such as... more

A: Droopy eyelids after Botox

By Bryan K. Chen, MD - San Diego Dermatologist

There is a eyedrop solution called Lopidine that can strengthen a small muscle that helps raise the eyelids. Aside from that, a couple of units of Botox can be injected just below the sides of the eyebrows that can help lift that part of the eyelid/eyebrow. If you had nothing done, chances are... more

A: You received Botox too close to the eye

By A. Peter Salas, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Unfortunately, you have been given Botox too close to the eye, and this has resulted in weakness of the muscle that helps open the eyelid (AKA the Levator Muscle). You can use an eye drop (Naphcon-A) to help open the eyelid by activating another muscle (AKA the Muller's Muscle). As you know, Botox generally... more

A: Time heals all botox problems

By William B. Rosenblatt, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Botox lasts three months -- your droopy lids will go away. I do not believe that the laser is doing anything to help. Only time can cure your problem.

A: Forget laser!

By Scott E. Kasden, MD - Dallas Plastic Surgeon

The hard truth is that the botox is already in your tissues and working like it is supposed to. Unfortunately, it is in the wrong spot. Laser will have no effect. You will have to tough it out. Fortunately, it will likely only last a few more weeks. I am sorry that you are experiencing this,... more