Hi, I had botox in between my eyebrows (frown) and in the horizontal lines on my forehead 16 days ago. My right eyebrow barely moves and I can elevate it. My left eyebrow arches up when I try to move it and causes a little "pouch" above it which I don't like. When I try to lift both at the same time, only my left one raises which looks awful. I THINK my right eye lid has slightly drooped onto my lashes but I can't be sure. Will the unmoveable eyebrow correct soon or will I need to wait 6 months?
Answer: I have seen this issue before with Botox injections
I have seen this issue before with Botox injections when administered by those who are not well trained. It
is imperative that your doctor has a very intimate understanding of the muscles of the face. Otherwise, you
run into complications like these. Thankfully, Botox wears off after a few months and you can reapply it with
a licensed professional. In the mean time, be patient, as you will begin to notice increased mobility of your
eyebrow as the weeks go by. In many instances a drooped eyelid recovers in 6weeks-3 months.
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I have seen this issue before with Botox injections when administered by those who are not well trained. It
is imperative that your doctor has a very intimate understanding of the muscles of the face. Otherwise, you
run into complications like these. Thankfully, Botox wears off after a few months and you can reapply it with
a licensed professional. In the mean time, be patient, as you will begin to notice increased mobility of your
eyebrow as the weeks go by. In many instances a drooped eyelid recovers in 6weeks-3 months.
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Answer: Motionless Brow After Botox?
Hi Sydney. As you have seen injecting Botox is not always a trivial exercise. It sounds like you may have a good result for the right brow, but only if the relaxation of that side has not resulted in eyelid ptosis (sagging) which you also mentioned.
If you still have movement in the left brow, it may be that a bit more product. As Dr. Huang has pointed out, the look you want to achieve can determine how much product is used so if having your right brow completely relaxed is not what you wanted, you should return and discuss expectations with your injector once more to try and revise it to get it right.
In answer to how long it will last. It's usually 3-4 months before Botox wears off.
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Answer: Motionless Brow After Botox?
Hi Sydney. As you have seen injecting Botox is not always a trivial exercise. It sounds like you may have a good result for the right brow, but only if the relaxation of that side has not resulted in eyelid ptosis (sagging) which you also mentioned.
If you still have movement in the left brow, it may be that a bit more product. As Dr. Huang has pointed out, the look you want to achieve can determine how much product is used so if having your right brow completely relaxed is not what you wanted, you should return and discuss expectations with your injector once more to try and revise it to get it right.
In answer to how long it will last. It's usually 3-4 months before Botox wears off.
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December 23, 2010
Answer: Asymmetry of eyebrows after Botox injections
you may need a little more in the outer left forehead to prevent the Mr. Spock eyebrow, and if the right side has dropped, then you may be able to get a little more lift if more units are injected into the depressor muscles of the glabella (between the eyebrows) and the outer eyebrow orbicularis oris muscle. The drooping will be gone in around three, to four months.
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Answer: Asymmetry of eyebrows after Botox injections
you may need a little more in the outer left forehead to prevent the Mr. Spock eyebrow, and if the right side has dropped, then you may be able to get a little more lift if more units are injected into the depressor muscles of the glabella (between the eyebrows) and the outer eyebrow orbicularis oris muscle. The drooping will be gone in around three, to four months.
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Answer: Botox: Unwanted Results The short answer to your question is that you will need to be patient and wait for return of the affected muscles. From what is stated there are asymmetric results between the two sides of your forehead which is often a greater “tell” that you have received Botox injections. These differences can be lessened with additional and focused injections. Caution is to be placed in having the entire forehead treated as one could develop a temporary, but lowered brow on both sides. Reviewing your current results with your injector is as critical as the selection of the individual performing the injections and any additional therapies.Be healthy and be well,James M. Ridgway, MD, FACS
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Answer: Botox: Unwanted Results The short answer to your question is that you will need to be patient and wait for return of the affected muscles. From what is stated there are asymmetric results between the two sides of your forehead which is often a greater “tell” that you have received Botox injections. These differences can be lessened with additional and focused injections. Caution is to be placed in having the entire forehead treated as one could develop a temporary, but lowered brow on both sides. Reviewing your current results with your injector is as critical as the selection of the individual performing the injections and any additional therapies.Be healthy and be well,James M. Ridgway, MD, FACS
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December 23, 2010
Answer: Botox and uneven eyebrows
You will have to wait for the movement in the "unmoveable" eyebrow to return. Your other option is to inject a very small amount above your left eyebrow to diminish the pouch and make your appearance less asymmetric.
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Answer: Botox and uneven eyebrows
You will have to wait for the movement in the "unmoveable" eyebrow to return. Your other option is to inject a very small amount above your left eyebrow to diminish the pouch and make your appearance less asymmetric.
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