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Eyebrow Droops After Mini-lift. Doc Suggesting Botox? (photo)
I had a mini face lift 4 days ago. My lower face looks great (still swollen), but my right eyebrow now droops! It is frozen and I can't move it up. I am very frightened. My board certified PS said when I come in to have my stitches removed next week he will evaluate me and try botox to lift it till the nerve heals. But I am concerned about how this would even work if the muscle is already immobile! What is your professional opinion on this? See my photos.
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Pat in PA
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Pretty early after surgery.
You are definitely demonstrating a right frontal nerve injury. At 4 days I would not be overly concerned about this. However, it can take several weeks to several months to fully recover. Early activity in the distribution of the nerve is a good sign. I would not be in a rush to have BOTOX placed. I think seeing the nerve recover will be important for reassurance. Nerve injuries that have not recovered by 6 months are unlikely to improve.
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Eyebrow Droops After Mini-lift. Doc Suggesting Botox?
It is very unlikely that your right brow will be permanently weakened.Usually the nerve is stretched or otherwise temporarily stunned. This should come back and patience will serve you very well. With regard to Botox, treating the right side would have minimal impact (slight elevation of the outer part of the brow) and would not cause the movement to return any faster. However, treatment of the left side would decrease its function and provide you with better symmetry while the right side...
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Eyebrow droop
Usually the weak nerve is just bruised and not cut. This usually improves in the next several weeks to months. If permanent, brow lifting or Botox on the opposite side could help.
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Eyebrow Droops After Mini-lift. Doc Suggesting Botox?
Thanks for the posted photos but it is way early to advise. If the swelling decreases than you still have poor right lateral eyebrow issues than I would try BOTOX or a lift of the area. But again very early in healing phase.
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