Difficulty closing left eyelid after Botox

I had Botox injections on frown lines. Now, I'm having difficulty closing my left eyelid. Is this normal? If so, is there a treatment for this symptom?

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A: Botox complications

William J. Binder, MD

Botox was most likely was injected into the frown muscle, but spread into the upper eyelid. If it spreads into the upper eyelid, it probably paralyzed the levator muscle which is responsible for opening the eyelid.  A partial return of function should return relatively soon (wihtin weeks), but may take as... more

A: Difficulty closing left eyelid

Bryan K. Chen, MD

What you are experiencing is a well described but uncommon complication with botox injections.  It is not normal, but this effect may wear off in the next few weeks, and definitely within 3-4 months.  While you have this problem, the important thing is to ensure that your left eye is not becoming dry... more

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