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,... more
Help for droopy eyes from Botox
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.
2 answers to “Help for droopy eyes from Botox”
A: 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... more
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10 Aug 2008
I had the same problem with my botox experience and it has been a month since my procedure. I still have one eye that appears more droopy than the other and it is very frustrating. I think I personally looked better with the wrinkles on my forhead than droopy eyes and creased lids. It is so difficult to apply eye makeup now with the extra creases on my lid and the puffiness near the inner corner of my eyes make me look like I got beat up. I researched and chose a reputable office and I will never do botox again and I hope I get my face back soon. I feel for you Nancy and I am sorry. Brooke
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23 Oct 2008
I've been getting botoxed for several years with no problem until this last time. Two days after my eyelids were swollen and droopy. I went back to the doctor and he said that both my eyebrows were even and not drooping so he suggested I may have an allergy or cold coming on. I think I will go back and ask about the drops to see if that helps. I know it will be better in a couple of months but right now it makes me look tired.
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28 Oct 2008
I went to {content edited} in Sacramento, CA and the same thing happened to me. I can't believe I gave into my vanity. I look horrible with droopy eyelids! I will never do anything like this again!! Ever, this should be a lesson learned for me. -- Editor note: If you would like to review your experience with a particular provider or clinic, please write your treatment review and enter the provider or clinic name in the field provided.
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1 Dec 2008
had botox a month ago been getting pain in my cabela area and a feeling of frowning, and it dont seem to be getting better any advise
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22 Dec 2008
Hi. I am a spa coordinator, and i work with botox patients on a day to day basis. Unfortunately, no matter how good the doctor or nurse is who does the injections, there is always a possibility of droppy lid. The best thing to do in this circumstance is to wait it out. If you go back and get more injections, this could only relapse the botox effect and make it worse. Hope this helps.