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Botox to Paralyze Corrugator Muscles - Relieve Tightness

asked 1 year ago by 184362anon in Los Angeles
Latest answer by Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Question viewed 568 times
Tags: eyelids, paralysis, tightness

There is a constant tension in my corrugator/procerus muscle- a tight feeling- ever since my eyelid surgery 4 months ago. I am about to go to the eye emergency care as I can no longer stand it- it is debilitating. It's not a headache (there's no pain) but it's EXTREMELY tight, and preventing me from studying, reading, concentrating on normal tasks. Will botox relieve it, and will it last? I'd do anything to get rid of this tightness in that area. It is making me almost suicidal.

12 answers to Botox to Paralyze Corrugator Muscles - Relieve Tightness

Botulinum Toxin (Dysport and Botox) for management of tight feelings in forehead

This sounds more like a muscle tension headache or possible nerve entrapment.. The anxiety component does not sound typical. It may be worth undergoing biofeedback so that you can confirm and control the problem without medications. Botulinum Toxin (Dysport and Botox) could provide some immediate relief but it does take 4-5 days to work and will ease the muscle contraction but not the anxiety

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Forget the BOTOX.

You need to be assessed by an oculoplastic surgeon to be certain that what you are interpreting as muscle tension is not some time of dry eye condition caused by your eyelid surgery. Assuming that the eyes are not dry, I would next be concerned that you have some type of psychological reaction to your eyelid surgery. Particularly if as you suggest the feeling is so bad that you write you might do yourself in over the issue. There are circumstances where neurological... more

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD
Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon

Tightness in the glabell region

It is unclear why you would have so much tightness in the glabella region. Botox may or may not help this, but I would get it evaluated first.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Tightness of Corrugator Muscles After Blepharoplasty

Hi, Botox injections into your corrugator muscles should relax the muscle tension that you are feeling. I have not heard of this adverse effect after blepharoplasty. You should discuss this with your bleph surgeon. Good luck and be well. Dr. P Encino, CA

Michael A. Persky, MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

Using Botox to relieve tension in the Glabella Area

Regarding: "Botox to Paralyze Corrugator Muscles - Relieve Tightness There is a constant tension in my corrugator/procerus muscle- a tight feeling- ever since my eyelid surgery 4 months ago. I am about to go to the eye emergency care as I can no longer stand it- it is debilitating. It's not a headache (there's no pain) but it's EXTREMELY tight, and preventing me from studying, reading, concentrating on normal tasks. Will botox relieve it, and will it last? I'd do... more

Peter A. Aldea, MD
Memphis Plastic Surgeon

Botox would work but only temporarily

Botox would probably work in your situation since it relaxes the muscles you seem to think are involved. However, this would only be a temporary fix, necessitating numerous dermatology/plastic surgery visits. My suggestion would be to see an oculoplastic surgeon who would be experienced in treating this problem. They will be able to alter the muscular movement giving you a permanent solution.

Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD
Virginia Beach Dermatologist

Post operative tightness after eyelid surgery

You have probably had several followup visits with your eyelid surgeon, but if there is no decrease in your serious symptoms that are affecting you so severely, seek consultation with an oculoplastic surgeon to make sure your extraocular muscles are working correctly. only with an in-office examination, especially by the right doctor, could an explanation be given and then a plan for correction. Don't give up, and make your true feelings known to your current surgeon as they may be... more

Ronald Shelton, MD
Manhattan Dermatologist

Botox to Paralyze Corrugator Muscles - Relieve Tightness

Your question or issue and how you post it is of great concern to me. I think seeing or seeking immediate in pesron care is the best plan or path for you at this time. Best of luck.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

Botox will relax the muscles

While Botox or Dysport will certainly relieve the tension caused by tense muscles, you should make certain that the cause of your discomfort is muscle tension, since you recently had eyelid surgery. Botox generally lasts 3-4 months and is a quick office procedure once you have been examined. Hope you feel better soon!

Jen Yuan Chow, MD
Pasadena Facial Plastic Surgeon

Botox for tightness

It sounds that Botox would be helpful in this situation. A thorough evaluation of the muscles by your injecting physician will be helpful to see how helpful this would be though.

Purvisha Patel, MD
Germantown Dermatologist

Tightness may not be just muscle

Though the feeling of tightness may be due to overactive muscles, it can also be due to scar tissue and fibrosis caused by the healing process from surgery. If the cause is muscle, then botulinum toxin may be the answer. In order to figure out the cause though, one should check with his treating physician and see where the problem originates.

Hassan Galadari, MD
Dubai Dermatologist

Botox to relieve tension

Yes, Botox is great at relieving muscle tension. That is basically how Botox works. I would suggest that you discuss your concerns first with the doctor that performed your eyelid surgery. Good luck.