How Long Will Partial Eyelid Droop from Botox Last? (photo)

asked 4 months ago by jthewriter in Phoenix, AZ
Latest answer by Ronald Shelton, MD
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Tags: 2 weeks post-op, droopy eye, expectation, longevity

I was given Botox injections on 1/26/12. 5 days later on 1/31/12 I noticed that my left eyelid was drooping. My brows are even, only the one eyelid is drooping down close to the top of the pupil. I was prescribed Apraclonidine .5. It took a few days to start working, but now right after I use the drops my eyes almost look even, though still not 100% normal. Can anyone tell me when I may notice a permanent improvement? It's been 12 days since my injections. I'm desperate!

8 answers to How Long Will Partial Eyelid Droop from Botox Last? (photo)

Droopy lid from Botox

The good news about Botox is that it goes away in 3-4 months if you don't like it. I have found that a problem like yours (droopy lid) usually goes away much quicker than the 3 months, usually 4-6 weeks. You may have an underlying droopy lid that you have been compensating for or you may just have the Botox in a spot slightly off causing this problem. The drops you are using will get you through this. Be patient, this too shall pass.

Janet M. Neigel, MD
West Orange Oculoplastic Surgeon

Botox eyelid droop

If the levator aponeurosis is affected by Botox being placed too close to the eyebrow in the middle of the eyebrow, it can take 12 to sixteen weeks to improve. The use of the eyedrops such as Iopidine, several times a day can help keep the eyelid up. It should all go away in time.

Ronald Shelton, MD
Manhattan Dermatologist

Droopy eyelids after botox

Typically, this would improve in 6-8 weeks. In severe cases, it may last the entire duration of the activity of botox which is 3-4 months in the average.

Sanusi Umar, MD
Redondo Beach Dermatologic Surgeon

Droopy eyelid after Botox is temporary

Droopy eyelid after forehead Botox injection is a known complication but fortunately it is not common and completely reversible. It will improve gradually and it usually takes four to six weeks before it isn't very noticable. Some small weakness may be present for longer.

Daryl K. Hoffman, MD
Los Gatos Plastic Surgeon

www.dkhoffmanmd.com

Eyelid drooping after Botox

It is a good thing the droop responds to apraclonidine. It usually goes away in 2-3 weeks. Ask the injector to aim the needle upward next time, especially the outermost site.

Peter T. Truong, MD
Fresno Oculoplastic Surgeon

www.facialsurgerydr.com

Eyelid droop after Botox

In the majority of cases when that occurs, it takes 2-3 weeks and the effects of the Botox will decrease enough that the lid will start to get better.

Julio Garcia, MD
Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon

Eyelid ptosis after Botox

Rest assured, this will be a temporary effect. However, it may take 2 months or more for you to see full correction of your eyelid ptosis. The drops will help in the meantime. There is nothing to do to speed the recovery. You will do great! Just make sure that future Botox is injected well above the eyebrow to avoid a repeat episode.

Jennifer Lauren Crawford, MD
Austin Plastic Surgeon

Eyelid ptosis

What you have is eyelid ptosis and the drops you are using are good. Over time, probably a few weeks, the eyelid will move back into it's normal place, but it does take time. This is both the good and the bad with Botox - it's not permanent, but in some instances, like this, thank god!