Droopy eye and eyebrows after Botox

I had Botox done before and always being happy with the outcome result. This time, I came to Houston and got Botox. The following morning, I got a droopy eye. I went to a second doctor who promised he can fix the problem by injeccting 15 units more. Now, I look even worse and uneven, with a droopy eyebrow aside from the droopy eye. I'm using Alphagan P, but now I'm really concerned. How long will this last?

5 answers to “Droopy eye and eyebrows after Botox”

A: Upper eyelid "ptosis"

By A. Peter Salas, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Dear Ana Vickie, Unfortunately, you have been given Botox too close to the eye. this has resulted in weakness of the muscle that helps open the eyelid (AKA the Levator Muscle). The reason Alphagan helps is because it works on another muscle (AKA Muller's Muscle) keep the eyelid open. As you know Botox... more

A: The longevity of the droop depends on whether you respond to the Alphagan.the

By Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD - Los Angeles Oculoplastic surgeon

Dear Ana I just complete a study of patients referred for management after developing a droopy upper eyelid after cosmetic BOTOX. This is a rare situation but that fact I know will be of little comfort. The dose of BOTOX you got to treat the orbicularis oculi after developing the droop is much... more

A: Let Botox settle for a few months

By Scott E. Kasden, MD - Dallas Plastic Surgeon

Just let it settle, and in a few months it will be all better. You will likely see improvement in several weeks. You can safely start with Botox after things have worn off. Hope this helps.

A: Droopy eye and eyebrow

By Bryan K. Chen, MD - San Diego Dermatologist

This is an unfortunate incident, but your droopy eye and brow should not be permanent because the effects of Botox are not permanent. The droopy eyelid is uncommon but can occur particularly when the injection site on the forehead is close to the eyebrow. You should see gradual... more

A: Droopy eyelid and droopy brow are two seperate issues

By Frank P. Fechner, MD - Worcester Facial Plastic Surgeon

A droopy eyelid results from unwanted relaxation of the levator muscle. In your situation, the droopiness happened rather early and some swelling (i.e. adding weight to the lids) may have been involved, too. The brow droop results from over-relaxation of the frontalis muscle. this muslce creates the horizontal... more