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Is my Eye Twitching Caused by Botox?

asked 1 year ago by jbellyd in Turkey
Latest answer by Arnold W. Klein, MD
Question viewed 645 times
Tags: eyes, twitch

Hi I had my touch up botox yesterday just to the eyes and today I have an annoying twitch to my right eye. I have read the forum here that botox treats twitching eyes but I dont understand why mine is twitching from this morning on my upper eyelid above my lashes. I am a big fan of botox and have had for several years BUT this is really irritating me.

14 answers to Is my Eye Twitching Caused by Botox?

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Eye twitching and Botox

Botox is actually a treatment for eye twitching.  If you had an injection yesterday, the Botox will not even be active yet.  You may just have a minor irritation from the injection, but not anything due specifically from the Botox.  If you continue to have a problem, then you should discuss with your surgeon.
David Shafer, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon

www.ShaferPlasticSurgery.com

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Eye twitching most likely not from Botox

Eye twitching is usually related to your eyes being tired or overused.  Stress can also cause eye twitch. Botox can actually relax the twitching muscles, so it is most likely not the cause of the twitch.  In addition, Botox onset of action is about 7-14 days. Try to give your eyes some rest today and if the twitching is not improved, see your eye doctor for an evaluation.
Emily Altman, MD

Short Hills Dermatologic Surgeon
+2

Twitching and Botox

Botox is sometimes used for twitching, but in general, twitching is not  a side effect of Botox. Botox needs about 5-7 days to work
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Right Eye Twitch after Botox Treatment

It is unlikely that the twitching of your right eye is from the Botox injection. I would still have your injecting physician examine you to ensure that all is well. 
Anifat Balogun, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Twitching eye after botox treatment is probably not due to botox

Twitching eye after botox treatment is probably not due to botox. However, regardless of the cause any adverse event after an injection requires a visit to your treating physician.
Edward Lack, MD

Chicago Dermatologist
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Botox Not Likely Causing Twitching

You are correct that Botox can treat twitching around the eyes.  To my knowledge, there are no reported cases of it causing this problem.  Besides, the onset of action for Botox usually takes several days, so the day after is likely too soon for good or bad effects to be seen.
James Bartels, MD

Manchester Facial Plastic Surgeon
+2

Botox and twitching

Botox helps correct twitching so it is not likely related to it.  Isolated eyelid twitching is called myokymia and is related to things like stress, caffeine, and not getting enough sleep.  
Keshini Parbhu, MD

Orlando Oculoplastic Surgeon

www.orlandoeyeopener.com

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Botox Causing Twitching

Possibly some muscle irritation from your Botox injection has caused the twitching. Fortunately this is not likely to last very long.
Mitchell Schwartz, MD

South Burlington Dermatologic Surgeon

dorsetstreetdermatology.com

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Twitching of Eyelid After Botox

Hi Jbelly, Your twitching should be very transient.  Usually Botox does correct twitching.  Good luck and be well. Dr. P
Michael A. Persky, MD

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Twitching after Botox

I have seen this a few times. It occurs as the Botox wears off for treatment of the frown or crows-feet. On the ontherhand,Blepharospasm is a common eye condition that is characterized by spasms  or twitching of the upper and/or lower eyelid that cause the eye to shut involuntarily. In some patients, severe and chronic blepharospasm can cause functional blindness, as the patient may be unable to keep his eyelids open. Botox has been used for decades to treat blepharospasm, and it is the... more
Arnold W. Klein, MD

Beverly Hills Dermatologic Surgeon
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You can get some twitching after BOTOX

You can get some twitching after BOTOX, but it could also be unrelated. Twitching of the lid can occur from drinking too much caffeine, not sleeping well, or even stress. And, it may just be that you are associating it with a BOTOX touch up. It may also be an irritation to the nerve from the needle injections and that will go away.
Joseph A. Eviatar, MD

Bronx Oculoplastic Surgeon
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Botox and Eye Twitching

The twitching you are experience is not likely related to your Botox injection.  Botox is used to treat some causes of eyelid twitching conditions called blepharospasms.  It likely is temporary, but if it persists seek  evaluation from your physicain. 
Lisa Kates, MD

Annapolis Dermatologist
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Botox and eye twitching

Botox can be used against some forms of eye twitching. This is called blepharospasm. Check you magnesium levels. This is a common reason for a mildly twitching eye. 
Robert Kasten, MD

Mainz Dermatologic Surgeon
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Twitching in the eyelid happens without botox and botox treats twitching

Probably, your twitching is related to separate factors than the Botox you had injected. Clinically, the number one factor I have seen in patients who have never had Botox but develop twitching in the eyelid is fatique.  The twitching can last for several days or more and then goes away.  Botox can inhibit the muscle contraction of a twitching area but whether your botox injection in an adjoining area caused the area not injected to be stimulated and then caused twitching will... more
Ronald Shelton, MD

Manhattan Dermatologist

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