I had Botox 3 days ago in my forehead and around eyebrows. Why have I developed swelling above eyebrows? (Photos)

July 24, 2018
Asked By:denise7317 in Agoura Hills, CA

I had Botox 3 days ago to get rid of frown lines in forehead. I have now got swelling on top of both my eyebrows ( about 1 cm above my eyebrows). The swelling is the shape and length of my actual eyebrow. The swelling looks like an invisible eyebrow. The right swelling is more prominent. It is really obvious when I raise my eyebrows and you can see it on my profile. What is this swelling and will it go away?? Ps: this was my first Botox at 45 years of age. Disappointed

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Answers (7)

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July 26, 2018

Answer: Swelling after Botox--wait 2 weeks

Jonathan Kulbersh, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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July 26, 2018

Answer: Swelling after Botox--wait 2 weeks

Jonathan Kulbersh, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
July 26, 2018

Answer: This is not swelling.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
July 26, 2018

Answer: This is not swelling.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
July 26, 2018

Answer: Swelling after Botox/Xeomin/Dysport--Results Take 1-2 weeks

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
July 26, 2018

Answer: Swelling after Botox/Xeomin/Dysport--Results Take 1-2 weeks

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology

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November 29, 2018

Answer: Due to the forced relaxation of the muscles by the botox, Xeomin, or Dysport, some people experience temporary swelling in areas

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November 29, 2018

Answer: Due to the forced relaxation of the muscles by the botox, Xeomin, or Dysport, some people experience temporary swelling in areas

July 26, 2018

Answer: Botox effect and forehead

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July 26, 2018

Answer: Botox effect and forehead

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