Droopy Eyelid when I Smile After Jaw Botox?

Question

When I try to press and raise my upper eye there is like something lose something in my eye separates and the other eye I didn't get botox don't have lose muscle in top of eye when I push up

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Botox would be unlikely to diffuse from the jaw to the upper eyelid to create ptosis.  Is it possible these are not related?

Jamil Asaria, MD · Answer

It would be very unlikely to have any symptoms around your eye after a botox treatment to the jaw region. The two are likely unrelated.

Harold J. Kaplan, MD · Answer

Hi Caroline. If you received Botox to the masseter muscle (jaw), it is unlikely that this would cause any changes in the eye area. Best bet is to wait 3-4 months and then reevaluate the eyes again as the Botox will have worn off. This will tell you if the Botox caused any differences. Good luck.

Sam Naficy, MD, FACS · Answer

It is very difficult to answer your question without first seeing you in person. You should consider posting pictures to further assess the situation.

Martie Gidon, MD, FRCPC, FAAD · Answer

It would be unusual for Botox for your jaw area to cause your problem.  You should return to your injector for assessment.

Droopy Eyelid when I Smile After Jaw Botox?

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