I received botox 5 months ago and as a result have a drooping eyelid. When will it get better? (Photo)

April 13, 2015
Asked By:Bettyburns in British Columbia, BC

It's been 5 months and no improvement? Sometimes it gets worse. Should I be worried? Also I've received botox from many dr and this is the only one who has given me this result twice. How can I make sure this is avoided? Is it caused from injecting too low or pm from outside the brow peak? Please help.

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