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Titan to Correct Droopy Eye from Botox?
I am 46 and received 30 units Botox last Wednesday on my forehead and between my eyes. I am happy with the lessening of wrinkles. However, my right eye is drooping. I went back and met with the doctor tonight. She told me to buy Naphcon drops and has scheduled me for Titan laser treatment on my eyelids tomorrow evening. Do you think this is a wise treatment choice?
Asked 34 months ago by
ukalison in Irvine, CA
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Be careful with Titan on eyelids
Botox can occasionally cause the problem you have (drooping of the eyelid). It will resolve with time on its own and go back to its normal position. Titan is capable of tightening the skin on a long term basis; if this is successful, the lid will rise to its normal position quicker, but as the Botox wears off, it will take an even higher position. This could be acceptable to you, however, you would then have to balance the other eyelid with Titan again in 4 months.
Having said that, as a...
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Not the Usual Treatment for This Problem
It sounds to me like the Botox gave you a quaz (lid ptosis). The conventional treatment for this problem is Iodipine or Neo-Synephrine drops. Naphcon is an OTC remedy for itchy eyes from say pollen or smoke irritation I believe. But I am a dermatologist and not an opthalmologist. I am not sure about the Titan, I have never heard of using this modality for your problem. It seems to me that Iodipine drops and the tincture of time would be best. Usually the problem resolves in a month. Be...
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