I've been getting botox on my forehead for 2 years now. I got my first eyelid droop a few months ago. I waiting for all the Botox to wear off and decided to go to a new injecter. I told her my issue about the droopy eye and we went down to 15 units. I'm 1 week post injections and again I'm getting an eyelid droop. Should I stay clear from Botox on my forehead? Why did this happen again?
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Dear njb2020:Yes, this is one option based on a proper history and physical examination by a Board Certified Specialist. A Physiatrist (Rehabilitation Physician) is probably best suited to offer that consultation. They know about proper dosing for large muscle contractures such as torticollis...
Hi, Botox has been approved by the FDA for several medical uses including upper limb spasticity. This is often seen in patients have had strokes and other brain injuries. It's is also used for treatment of blepharospasm which is twitching involving the muscles which close the eyes....
I'm sorry you had this experience. It sounds like you received too few units for the areas you wanted treated. When you are under-treated in an area, it can cause other muscles in the area to over compensate for those treated, resulting in an unnatural look. It can be fixed by returning to your...