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Reaction After Botox- Cyst, Lump and Sunken Eyes

asked 1 year ago by gildita14 in Hollywood, FL
Latest answer by Ronald Shelton, MD
Question viewed 579 times
Tags: ears, 1 week post-op, cyst, lumps, reaction

this last week was my third botox treamtment in 4 years, withint the hour of threatment, in the forehead only, both my ears but specially the right on clogged, is been 6 days, and the doctor gave me some antibiotic drops, but my ears still the same, also, I have a lump abov the right eye brow, which is higher than the left, and I have a droopy eyelid on the left eye, sunken eyes, and I look really bad, also, a huge cyts erupted on my right cheek the next day, why this weird reaction?

12 answers to Reaction After Botox- Cyst, Lump and Sunken Eyes

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Botox Reactions - Are They Related?

Hi Gildita. There's a lot going on with your question, but we are not sure that all of it's related to your Botox. The bump on the forehead may be related and certainly the droopy eyelid as well. But the other issues do not sound consistent with Botox injections. The sunken eyes, cyst and ear infections are not side effects of Botox and you should visit your primary care physician to address those concerns.
Harold J. Kaplan, MD

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.celibre.com

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Botox and forehead asymmetry

Yes Botox can afffect a difference in forehead aymmetry but it did not cause any breakout in the lower face or any ear problem. You may need more units in one side of the forehead to create a better balance. see video
Ronald Shelton, MD

Manhattan Dermatologist
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Droopy eyelid could be from Botox to forehead

While the Botox, in the forehead, could have caused the droopy eyelid and the bump (localised hematoma from injection), the cyst and congested middle ears are most likely not related. You should have your ears checked by an ENT surgeon for further evaluation.
Francis R. Palmer, III, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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You should return for reassessment

Your experience sounds like it was very different from that of most patients, and from your previous experience with BOTOX®. If I were you, I would go right back to the doctor who treated you, right away, and try to find out what happened. On this occasion, were you treated with BOTOX® or with a different formulation of BTX-A? The doses for the other formulations of BTX-A are completely different from those for BOTOX®, and mistakes can be made when a patient is switched... more
Kevin C. Smith, MD

Niagara Falls Dermatologic Surgeon
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Unusual set of reactions for botox

Dear Gildita, This sounds a bit unusual but I guess that more than one unexpected or unwanted event can happen at once. The clogged ears don't fit as well as do the other problems and are most likely unrelated. The droop of the eye and the other problems certainly can be related to your injections. I wool dog back and see the doctor that treated you as you might be able to correct lid droop (depends on why) with eye drops and need to get "lumps" looked at. more
Jo Herzog, MD

Birmingham Dermatologist

www.brookwooddermatology.com

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All reactions are probably not from the Botox

While it is a known side effect of Botox to have ptosis or asymmetry and possible redness at an injection site the other complications you are experiencing are probably not related to the injections. I would go back in and discuss your concerns with your physician. Depending on the degree of your ptosis he may want to start you on some eyedrops and then he can do a further evaluation and referral for your other complaints. Best regards!
Michael Elam, MD

Orange County Facial Plastic Surgeon

michaelelammd.com

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Botox does not cause cysts, sunken eyes

Botox is a muscle paralyzing agent. It prevents the nerve impulses from stimulating muscle thus muscle does not contract... it is a great tool to prevent patient from squinting and frowning and thus developing facial wrinkles, amongst other things. However, as a muscle paralyzing agent, it would not cause a cyst, or cause your eyes to sink in.
Martin Jugenburg, MD

Toronto Plastic Surgeon

www.torontosurgery.ca

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BOTOX cannot be the cause of all your reactions

Dear Gildita, It sounds like you have a lot going on at once, and the Botox injections may have just happened to be administered at a time when you were developing an ear infection and dermatologic breakout - particularly since the symptoms presented so rapidly. BOTOX takes days to have effect. I think the eyebrow asymmetry and droopy eyelids could be related and improved with eyedrops and fine tuning of the BOTOX. The cysts and ear symptoms should be evaluated by your... more
David Magilke, MD

Portland Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Botox reaction

Some of the symptoms you are describing can be attributed to Botox and some really cannot. If the forehead was injected close enough to the eyebrow, it may cause the eyebrow to droop and subsequently that would cause the eyelid to droop as well. However the clogging of the ears, the lump and the sunken eyes don't sound like they are related to the Botox injection. Please return to your injecting doctor for an evaluation as soon as possible.
Emily Altman, MD

Short Hills Dermatologic Surgeon
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Not the usual reaction to BOTOX!

Your experience is certainly not the norm. Occasionaly, small bumps caused by bruising may persist for a short time, and asymmetric depression of the forehead may occur. However, the rest of your concerns are unusual and need evaluation by the physician who administered your treatment.
Barry Resnik, MD

Miami Dermatologist

www.drresnik.com

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Botox side effects

I am sorry that you have so much trouble following Botox injections. However: The sunken tissues below your eyes and the ear problems couldn't possibly have anything to do with the Botox injections. The droopy eyelid is, unfortunately a well known, fortunately rare, problem following Botox injections. The lump on your forehead may be a little colection of blood that may have been caused by hitting a vessel at the time of the injection. It should disappear gradually... more
Eugene Mandrea, MD

Chicago Dermatologist
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Allergan may be able to help - among the most unusual reactions after Botox

The maker of botox, Allergan is able to provide help to your treating physician. The droopy eyelid is well understood and can be helped with drops. The other symptoms are unique and may not be related to the Botox. Dr. Mayl Fort Lauderdale
Nathan Mayl, MD

Fort Lauderdale Plastic Surgeon

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