Hello. I'm 23 and I've started noticing wrinkles on my upper forehead (some even when resting the forehead) about 6 months ago. I have droopy eyes to begin with (genetics) and I don't want my eyes to droop further. I believe the wrinkles are due to overworking my frontalis muscle subconsciously. The wrinkles are making me self-conscious. Will Botox in my forehead make my droopy eyes worse? Which doctor would be best qualified for me to receive these Botox injections from? Thank you in advance!
July 22, 2017
Answer: Will botox for my horizontal forehead wrinkles cause my already droopy eyes to droop worse? Thank you for sharing your excellent question. If correction of your genetically droopy eyes is not a possibility I would advise caution with dosing of Botox because you are using that forehead muscle most likely to open your eyes further. Once paralyzed you may see some increased drooping to the lid. Share your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon, they should be able to help you make the best decision.
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July 22, 2017
Answer: Will botox for my horizontal forehead wrinkles cause my already droopy eyes to droop worse? Thank you for sharing your excellent question. If correction of your genetically droopy eyes is not a possibility I would advise caution with dosing of Botox because you are using that forehead muscle most likely to open your eyes further. Once paralyzed you may see some increased drooping to the lid. Share your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon, they should be able to help you make the best decision.
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July 22, 2017
Answer: Accurate Botox placement important Hello. The forehead wrinkles are caused by the frontalis, which raises the brow. It's important for the injector to inject the frontalis accurately. If injected too low, that will cause your brow to drop, and that may make your eyes worse. Though Botox is super safe (such that non physicians are injecting it), if you want good results, you really need to see a board certified cosmetic physician. If a nurse or aesthetician injects you, it's critical they work under a board certified cosmetic physician in a practice focused exclusively on cosmetic treatments, and not some general practice which also happens to want cash paying patients. Take care.
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July 22, 2017
Answer: Accurate Botox placement important Hello. The forehead wrinkles are caused by the frontalis, which raises the brow. It's important for the injector to inject the frontalis accurately. If injected too low, that will cause your brow to drop, and that may make your eyes worse. Though Botox is super safe (such that non physicians are injecting it), if you want good results, you really need to see a board certified cosmetic physician. If a nurse or aesthetician injects you, it's critical they work under a board certified cosmetic physician in a practice focused exclusively on cosmetic treatments, and not some general practice which also happens to want cash paying patients. Take care.
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