Will eyebrow ptosis go after Botox?

Will the ptosis on my eyebrow from Botox completely go away so I can move forward with the Permanent makeup? Should I ask for a refund?

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6 answers to “Will eyebrow ptosis go after Botox?”

A: Your sagging eyebrow will get completely better.

George J. Beraka, MD

Hi! Four or 5 months after your Botox treatment, your sagging eyebrow will be back in its normal position. Don't ask for a refund.  Complications happen.  But you can always try another doctor.

A: Will Resolve

Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD

   There actually is less possible intervention with eyebrow ptosis (droop) than eyelid ptosis. With the latter you can try eyedrops, but usually with eyebrown ptosis you generally have to wait it out. With time the drop will lessen and should totally resolve after three months... more

A: Botox and Eye Brow Ptosis (Drooping)

Michael A. Persky, MD

Hi Micki, The ptosis will resolve as the Botox is metabolized.  The policy of most offices is not to refund $ for untoward results.  You may ask for a refund, the worst that can happen is that you are told, "No."  If you trust your injector, you may be able to get a discounted rate at... more

A: Eyelid ptosis (droopiness) after BOTOX will completely resolve.

Eric M. Joseph, MD

Your eyelid ptosis should normalize within 2 months. It happens to all doctors that do lots of Botox injections. The good news is that your droopy eyelid can be treated in the meantime. You can consult a board-certified orhthalmologist for prescrirtion eye drops. Or you can try over-the-counter... more

A: Eyebrow ptosis can happen but will go away

Steven J. Pearlman, MD

This is not an uncommon side effect of Botox treatment for forehead lines. A proper pre-treatment evaluation can often determine if this is likely to occur. True eyelid ptosis is very uncommon, and doesn't sound like it occurred in your case. As for a refund, no medical treatment is absolute and since... more

A: Botox

Edmond A. Zingaro, MD

Lid ptosis caused by Botox can happen to anyone.  Botox is not permanent so you can expect the ptosis to resolve over time.  While Botox usually lasts 4 months, the lid ptosis usually does not last as long.

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