Unable to close my eyes properly after Botox? Will this improve when botox wears off?

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Dear doctors, after my botox around the eyes disaster, I am unable to close my eyes fully when I sleep. This causes my eyes to feel unrefreshed even after a good night's sleep. My eyes dry out when I wake up. I have seen a eye specialist and he says botox makes my lower eyelid droop, therefore I am unable to blink or close my eyes properly. I feel that my upper eyelid is unable to reach my lower eyelid when I close my eyes. The muscles are unable to tighten. Can I check will this go away?

Jerome Edelstein, MD · Answer

Sorry to hear that you're experiencing this. Prescription drops might help, but if you wait for the results of your Botox to go away, the droopiness will disappear as well.

Craig W. Colville, MD, FACS · Answer

Botox will wear off in 3-4 months, the timing is different for everybody but the condition should improve the longer you wait. In the mean time, since this is making your eyes so uncomfortable I would recommend asking your eye doctor about eye drops to keep your eyes from becoming so dry, or if he has any ideas on how you can lessen the discomfort until the Botox wears off.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Luckily botox wears off in 3-4 months and you will not have to worry.  I suggest speaking to your physician for eye care at this time.  Best, Dr. Emer.

James Bonaparte, MD, MSc, FRCSC · Answer

Sorry to hear about your frustration and complication. this is indeed a known complication of Botox that is not injected properly. The good thing about Botox is that it is temporary, so as long as you follow the advice of your ophthomologist and take care of your eye, the Botox will eventually stop working and your eye will return to normal. James P. Bonaparte, MD, MSc, FRCSCHead and Neck Surgerypracticing in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive SurgeryAssistant Professor, University of OttawaOttawa, Ontario, Canada

Mariusz Gajewski, MBBS · Answer

Eek, this is obviously not ideal! Unfortunately, botox treatment is irreversible. You will need to wait up to 3 months until it wears off. I would recommend purchasing eye drops, to help hydrate the eyes for when you wake up.All the best.

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Answer: What can happen if Botox affects your low eyelid?

Answer: What can happen if Botox affects your low eyelid?

Answer: Dry Eyes

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