In order to get the best results and minimize side effects just make sure you are having your Botox treatment done by an experienced injector. The eyelid drooping you are worried about is a rare side effect of treating this area and can be minimized by proper injection technique.
What to expect for first time Botox injection?
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...”
A: 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.
A: 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... more
A: 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... more
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