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What to Expect for First Time Botox Injection?

asked 3 years ago by concerned in canada in canada
Latest answer by Nissan Pilest, MD
Question viewed 3,282 times
Tags: droopy, frown lines

Should I be concerned about first time Botox on frown lines? Lots of testimonies re: droopy eyelids.

4 answers to What to Expect for First Time Botox Injection?

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Droopy eyelids after Botox not common anymore

Injected properly and by experienced physician drooping of the eye lids following Botox have become a rare side effects. Over the years, we have learned where the danger zones are and if the injector stays away from thes areas, your eyelids will not droop.
Nissan Pilest, MD

Irvine Dermatologic Surgeon
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Droopy eyelids are more common with combination therapy

There are many different ways of injecting Botox. You should see someone who is very experienced in its use. When treating the frown lines between the eyebrows, often referred to as the number “11” when they are present as two lines, one rarely sees droopy eyelids. This can happen when the forehead is treated at the same time and the muscle no longer keeps the eyebrows up and they fall. There is a standard area that experienced Botox injectors avoid over the eybrow so this... more
Ronald Shelton, MD

Manhattan Dermatologist
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Droopy Eyelids Pretty Rare

Yes, judging by these postings you probably think that droopy eyelids happen all the time. In experienced hands this side effect is actually quite unusual. Make sure you see a physician who has been using Botox for a number of years. Do not ask for anything complicated, just standard Botox injections and I am pretty sure you will not have a problem.
Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD

Virginia Beach Dermatologist

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