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Is my Eye Twitching Caused by Botox?

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.

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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

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.

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.

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

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

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.

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.

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.

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.

Botox Causing Twitching

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

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

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Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

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arch327 1 Mar 2013

Just last week I realized it is past time for me to get a botox touchup. This week, my right eyelid is twitching like crazy. My first thought was that it is a result of the botox wearing off. Since I thought it might be stress instead, I've been taking B6 which hasn't made a difference. So, thank you, Dr Klein. : ) Any idea how long this really annoying twitch will last??

Dixiediva 20 Jul 2012

Had Botox touch up yesterday and my right eyelid has been twitching also immediately after also. I don't usually have eye twitches so I'm convinced it from the injection. I know the Botox doesn't kick in for a few days so I'm gonna assume it's from the shots. Hopefully yours went away???? How long did it last, it's driving me nuts?!

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