Help for Droopy Eyes from Botox

asked 3 years ago by anon
Latest answer by Jeffrey Adelglass, MD
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I had Botox done on my forehead almost 2 weeks ago. 2nd day I noticed the droopy eyes, but now one eye is getting better and the other eye is getting worse. and the vision in the worse eye seems to be affected too. They want me to come in to see if they can fix it, but i'm really nervous about that. I look like I've had a stroke.

9 answers to Help for Droopy Eyes from Botox

Droopy eyelid is very technique dependent

Nancy, In the early clinical trials of Botox® done by Allergan, Inc., the incidence of drooping lid or ptosis was 3.2 percent. It was found to be very technique dependent. In other words, some practitioner’s had a much higher incidence while others had very little. Fortunately, the effects of Botox do not last forever and often in these cases will get much better in a few weeks. In the meantime, the ptosis (drooping lid) you are currently experiencing may be responsive to... more

Roger A. Dailey, MD
Portland Oculoplastic Surgeon

Treatment of droopy eyelid after botox

When a droopy eyelid occurs after a Botox treatment, there is treatment for it. Apraclonidine 0.5% drops, neosynephrine hydrochloride 2.5% or brimonidine 0.1% can be used. Additionally, the great thing about Botox is that after 3 months it just wears off. Sincerely, Martin Jugenburg, MD

Martin Jugenburg, MD
Toronto Plastic Surgeon

www.torontosurgery.ca

Droopy eyelids after Botox injection

Droopy eyelids after Botox injection is a very rare, but troubling side effect. It has been demonstrated to be dependent on the injector and the technique used. There are some rules and guidelines when injecting that can help decrease the potential of this happening, which is why you should only have Botox injected by someone with intimate familiarity with the anatomy of the skin and face. In cases of eyelid drooping, alphagan or lodipine drops can be effective in... more

P. Daniel Ward, MD
Salt Lake City Facial Plastic Surgeon

Botox and droopy eyelids

Botox can sometimes cause a droopy eyelid. This resolves with time but in the meantime an eyedrop (iopodine) can be used to lift the eyelid. The droopy will get better over the next couple weeks. I would have an ophthalmologist check your vision because botox does not affect the optic nerve. Occasionally patients can get double vision which can create a small blur when both eyes are open. Also the droopy eyelid can cause small changes in the need for glasses and create astigmatism. The... more

Chris Thiagarajah, MD
Washington DC Oculoplastic Surgeon

Prescription eyedrops will help til droopiness goes away

Botox or Dysport injections to the frown lines can cause droopiness of the upper eyelid. This is very rare in experienced injectors (I've been doing it for 20 years, my physician assistant - P.A. - for 10 years). The risk of eyelid drooping may be increased with the use of Dysport instead of Botox, as Dysport is reported to spread more. Eyelid drooping occurs when the medicine goes into the muscles that are responsible for opening the eye (orbicularis oculi), instead of the frown muscles... more

Jonathan Hoenig, MD
Beverly Hills Oculoplastic Surgeon

Lid ptosis following Botox

One of the common side effects of Botox is lid ptosis. I cannot stress to patients the importance of the practitioner that performs the injections. There are places on every corner these days that offer Botox and other fillers that may be injected by a less than competent professional. I recommend that everyone should do their homework to find a qualified physician that will give you the results that you want and deserve. Technique is of the utmost importance and usually Is the main reason... more

Jeffrey Adelglass, MD
Dallas Facial Plastic Surgeon

Droopy Eyes From Botox

Droopy eyes from Botox is a relatively common occurrence. And it is also temporary. Usually if the droopiness has occurred within 3-4 days after your treatment, it is likely to take about 3 or 4 weeks to dissipate. A more immediate option can include eyedrops such as alphagan or lodipine can stimulate the muscles that keep the eyes open. Botox should not have an effect on vision. You may want to see a different specialist for this.

Sanusi Umar, MD
Redondo Beach Dermatologic Surgeon

Special eyedrops help with drooping eyelid form botox

A drooping eyelid from Botox is transient. It usually resolves within 3-8 weeks. In the meantime prescription eyedrops can be used that will activate a muscle to open your eyes.

Robert Kasten, MD
Mainz Dermatologic Surgeon

Droopy eyelid

Droops can occur, even if rarely, to the most experienced injector of Botox. Your doctor probably knows of a way to help you. See your doctor and if you are still uneasy to proceed with their recommendation, then get a second opinion.