I just received Botox and now my eyes look smaller, can anything be done?

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I am not sure if this problem is considered droopy eyelids? My forehead is just weighing down my eyes. Can anything be done?

Jonathan Kulbersh, MD · Answer

I'm not sure when you had your injections, but it can take up to 2 weeks for final results with Botox. Botox results will resolve in 3-4 months. Hope this helps.

Nirmal Nathan, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. The most common cause of "small" or "droopy" eyes after Botox is overtreatment of the forehead or not diagnosing droopy eyelids before the treatment. The good news is that the Botox is completely reversible, the bad news is it will take 2-4 months. Good luck!

James R. Gordon, MD, FACS, FAAO · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question. The dropped brows can be elevated with additional Botox counteracting the drop. See an experienced Oculoplastic Surgeon for your treatments. Good luck,

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

Unfortunately there is no reversal agent for Botox.  If you just had injections you may notice changes over the next two weeks, as it takes that time for the product to be in full effect.  I recommend returning to your injector if you have concerns after that time.

Ladie Arana-Domondon, MD, FACP · Answer

Hello jamymak, Treating the forehead lines with Botox can sometimes cause lowering of the brows which is often described as droopy brows. This will resolved in 3-4 months once the Botox dissolves. Ways to counteract this is to place a small amount in the areas of the orbicularis oculi on the lateral brow areas bilateral.
Best, Ladie Arana-Domondon, MD FACP

Leonard Grossman, MD · Answer

Unfortunately there isn't much you can do at this point in time but wait for the botox effect to wear off. This will take anywhere between 2 to 4 months and sometimes longer in some individuals. If you absolutely need Botox treatment, make sure you see an expert who can carefully evaluate the musculature of your face. Good luck from New York City

Satyen Undavia, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question. When Botox is injected in the forehead the brows will drop slightly. This is because the forehead elevated the brows and Botox will stop this muscle from moving. This leads to a slight drop in the brows. If you only received Botox in the forehead, injecting around the eyes (crows) and between them (glabella) may help open the eyes. Eitherway the effect of Botox is temporary and will wear off in 3-4 months. Good luck!

Ramez Bassari, MBChB, FRACS, BHB · Answer

Hi. It depends where you had product injected. This could be a result of injecting the forehead or glabella region. Usually if a muscle is accidentally affected, the relaxation is not as prolonged as the usual treatment of a targetted area.
In your situation, usually you have to wait for the product to wear off.

Spa 35 - Boise · Answer

You may be feeling some heaviness caused by Botox (possibly too much ) in your forehead. The only way for heaviness to go away is with time as the botox wears off. If you feel heavy in your brow area I would suggest fewer units next time in your forehead.

Kristine Brecht, MD (license suspended) · Answer

Botox can lift the brow if used in a minimal amount. Some people are more sensitive to Botox and need less, and injections higher up in the brow region.Botox lasts 2.5-6months.Choose an expert. Best. Dr Brecht Seattle, Wa

I just received Botox and now my eyes look smaller, can anything be done?

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