I keep hearing more and more cases of eyelid ptosis or "droopy" or closed eye from Botox. Is there a way to decrease the chances of this happening? Does it happen as often with Dysport as well?
November 4, 2009
Answer: Ptosis with Dysport or Botox The chance of ptosis is related to how close the toxin is injected to the eye. So it is very easy to avoid by injecting far away from the eye. The problem is that the eyebrow furrow muscles are directly beneath the eyebrows. So if you want a really effective injection than you must inject the muscles directly and the risk for ptosis is increased. It really is a tradeoff. Dysport supposedly spreads more widely than Botox and the concern is that it could cause more potential for eyelid ptosis.
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November 4, 2009
Answer: Ptosis with Dysport or Botox The chance of ptosis is related to how close the toxin is injected to the eye. So it is very easy to avoid by injecting far away from the eye. The problem is that the eyebrow furrow muscles are directly beneath the eyebrows. So if you want a really effective injection than you must inject the muscles directly and the risk for ptosis is increased. It really is a tradeoff. Dysport supposedly spreads more widely than Botox and the concern is that it could cause more potential for eyelid ptosis.
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November 4, 2009
Answer: Eyelid Ptosis after Botox You say that you hear "more and more" about eyelid ptosis after Botox injections. This is because more and more people who are unqualified are injecting Botox. It is important that you go to a qualified injector and not just a spa or "Botox Party." However, even with the most experienced injectors, there is still a very small chance of ptosis. If this does happen, there are eyedrops which can help elevate the upper eyelid a few millimeters until the Botox wears off. Good luck.
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November 4, 2009
Answer: Eyelid Ptosis after Botox You say that you hear "more and more" about eyelid ptosis after Botox injections. This is because more and more people who are unqualified are injecting Botox. It is important that you go to a qualified injector and not just a spa or "Botox Party." However, even with the most experienced injectors, there is still a very small chance of ptosis. If this does happen, there are eyedrops which can help elevate the upper eyelid a few millimeters until the Botox wears off. Good luck.
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