15 weeks ago I was injected w/ 21 units in glabella area @ a provider recommended on the botox website. I developed HUGE bags under my eyes & have extreme swelling. I took pictures daily. Plastic surgeon reviewed before/after pictures & said the botox paralyzed the muscle around my eye, stopping it from pumping out lympathic fluid. He was empathatic, but said he has seen this type of botox swelling last over a year. Has anyone else seen this? Can anyone offer any information that may be helpful?
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June 20, 2015
Answer: Swelling and side effects from Botox treatment
Thank you for your question. Botox can have some undesirable side effects due to placement or it can migrate. There are post care instructions given after Botox to prevent any migration. I would recommend for you to see you doctor who injected you so they can assess the situation and see...
I'm a bit unsure if you're thinking that the previous angioedema was subsequent to a Botox injection. If it was, I'd consult a physician to see what exactly caused the response. If not, I think you should see an allergist to see what may have caused the angioedema. Pending their approval, Botox...
While technique is very important in the application of Botox and Fillers, your experience of the Botox not lasting is not necessarily linked to the practitioner. In fact there are people who either metabolize Botox quickly, or have muscle activity that requires higher dosing schedules. Here are...
