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Botox to the Glabella Caused Under Eye Bags, Is This Normal? What Can I Do? (photo)

asked 3 months ago by AZJamie in Columbus, GA
Latest answer by Houtan Chaboki, MD
Question viewed 219 times
Tags: 1 week post-op, eye bags, glabella, normal, options

I had 8 units of Botox to the upper forehead a week ago. I went back because a still had a few lines above my brows. The doctor said i needed to have my glabella done to support the forehead. So she injected 8 units into the glabella. The next morning my eyes were swollen and I have HUGE bags under my eyes, that were NEVER there before. This was my very first botox experience and I'm worried sick that these bags won't go away. Is this common, is there anything I can do?

8 answers to Botox to the Glabella Caused Under Eye Bags, Is This Normal? What Can I Do? (photo)

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Botox in the the Glabella

This is not a typical occurrence with Botox to this area. As other panel members have mentioned, it is possible that it is swelling. I recommend that you see your injector for an evaluation.
Harold J. Kaplan, MD

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.celibre.com

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Under Eye Swelling after Botox

Botox treatment is commonly given in the forehead or glabella (in between eyebrow area) to help soften and improve facial wrinkles. The aesthetic benefit of Botox develops over a few days and last for several months. However, this cosmetic treatment can result in brief bruising and swelling, which typically resolves within a day. Usually these temporary side effects are in the immediate area of injection. However, some bruising or swelling could possibly develop areas not directly... more
Houtan Chaboki, MD

Washington DC Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Botox to the Glabella Caused Under Eye Bags, Is This Normal? What Can I Do?

Having Botox injected into the Glabella can cause edema (swelling) that would appear as eye bags the next day. This, IMHO, is quite rare and could be minimized by avoiding the glabellar groove that houses the artery and vein. Hitting one of these, during the Botox injection, would create additional bruising and swelling.
Francis R. Palmer, III, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Swollen lower eyelids after botox for glabella

It sounds that your doctor is very appropriate in the treatment plan. The units were not too high. I can't imagine how the Botox would have affected your lower eyelids unless you had the crows feet injected 8 days ago along with the forehead, but you made no mention of that. Possibly, if you had a numbing cream applied prior to the treatment the day before the glabella, you are seeing a dermatologic swelling reaction from that? Gravity often pulls fluids from swelling or dermatitis of... more
Ronald Shelton, MD

Manhattan Dermatologist
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Botox for frown lines and eyebag development

This is not a typical response to Botox when used in the manner you have described.. Sometimes we can become more aware of areas we have had work on and noticefor the first time things that have always been there. Early development of eyebags can be transcient in the initial stages. You should consult your injecting physician for evaluation.
Sanusi Umar, MD

Redondo Beach Dermatologic Surgeon
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If this is just overnight, give this more time.

Botox itself takes several days to take effect. Even 16 units is a very small dose. However, there is sufficient variation in how doctors place this agent that I have learn not to say something is impossible. If this swelling persists over the weekend, I would recommend going back to be assessed by your injecting physician.
Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD

Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon
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Botox takes a week to work

The Botox hasn't had time to take effect yet after just waiting over night. The Botox takes a week to work so any changes you see over night are due to swelling or bruising from the injection or are unrelated to the treatment. They aren't caused by the Botox.
Daryl K. Hoffman, MD

Los Gatos Plastic Surgeon

www.dkhoffmanmd.com

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Eye swelling after Botox

It appears that what you have is due to swelling and bleeding from the glabellar injections and not an effect of the Botox, I think time will correct it on its own.
Julio Garcia, MD

Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon

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