Eye swelling after Botox

I recently had Botox for the first time. The doctor injected on my forehead, crow's feet and along sides my nose. Since then, my right eye is completely swollen on the upper lid and the inner corner. Could Botox have caused this? This has never happened to me before, and it's just happening on the right eye.

4 answers to “Eye swelling after Botox”

A: Swelling after Botox

By Steven H. Williams, MD - Bay Area Plastic Surgeon

Swelling is unusual after Botox injection. In addition to brow ptosis (brow drooping) after Botox, other things in the possibility list include infection or allergic reaction. To help with the symptoms try keeping your head elevated to reduce the swelling and contact your injector and explain your... more

A: Symptoms are time dependent

By Scott E. Kasden, MD - Dallas Plastic Surgeon

It is not likely that the Botox caused swelling in one side only. It is more likely that there was trauma from the needle, causing swelling. The swelling should resolve completely several days after the treatment. If the swelling lasts longer, the doctor needs to be informed.

A: Botox and eye swelling

By Steven Wallach, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Swelling around the eye after Botox is not common but can happen. This can also be the eye brow drooping after the botox as well. Keep an eye on it and notify the doctor if it gets worse.

A: Drooping eyebrows may cause the upper lid to looks swollen

By David Shafer, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Jilupo, Patients are sometimes referred for swollen upper lids after Botox treatment. In most cases, if you carefully examine the pre-injection photographs, you notice that the eyebrows have dropped. What this does is compressing the skin and tissue which is located between the upper lid and brow into a... more

Eye swelling after Botox

A: Swelling after Botox

A: Symptoms are time dependent

A: Botox and eye swelling

A: Drooping eyebrows may cause the upper lid to looks swollen

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