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Puffiness from Botox for Blepharospasm

asked 3 years ago by lisa_kristin in Monrovia, CA
Latest answer by Bryan K. Chen, MD
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Tags: blepharospasm

I don't have Botox Cosmetic but rather Botox for Blepharospasm so my Neurologist has to inject under the eye. The swelling I have experienced has varied from eye to eye, but this time, I had a slight hematoma under the left eye. Now, two weeks later, I still have swelling, not directly under the eye but further down and it stays puffy almost all day. Is there anything I can do to minimize the puffiness since I can't stop having Botox injections due to my medical condition?

2 answers to Puffiness from Botox for Blepharospasm

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Puffiness from Botox

It is common for the blood from a hematoma of the eyelid area to travel with the direction of gravity. Depending on the size of the hematoma, it can take a few weeks to a month or longer to resolve fully. With time, the puffiness should resolve spontaneously. You may be able to speed up the process with oral and/or topical Arnica Montana (commonly available herbal remedy). Good luck.
Bryan K. Chen, MD

San Diego Dermatologist
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Treatment for blepharospasm is very different than cosmetic service

Dear Lisa It is likely that your functional botox treatments for blepharospasms are being paid for by your insurance company, and this may limit your choices in who you see for your service. Eye plastic surgeons and neuro-ophthalmologists offer specialized care for spasms around the eye and may do a better job balancing the need to treat the eye spasm and the risk of partially drooping the eyelids following the treatment. It is sometimes necessary to compromse aesthetics to be free of the... more
Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD

Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon

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