I had botox in my forehead and glabella 8 months ago. A week after I started waking up with upper eyelid swelling that ended up stretching my eyelid skin. I met with an ocular plastic surgeon who told me Botox wouldn’t have caused the swelling. 3 weeks ago I had another round of botox, this time only in the glabella region and 2.5 weeks later I’m again waking up with swollen eyes everyday. Can botox cause upper lid swelling or affect lymphatic drainage in the face?
Answer: When you are in a deep hole, stop digging. You do not have fluid retention in the upper eyelid. Your doctor has hammered your forehead with Botox causing the central forehead to fall like a stone and this tissue has collected in your upper eyelids. Rather than getting more Botox, you need the Botox you have already gotten to wear off. This will take approximately 4 months. Stay away from well meaning doctors who do not know what they are doing.
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Answer: When you are in a deep hole, stop digging. You do not have fluid retention in the upper eyelid. Your doctor has hammered your forehead with Botox causing the central forehead to fall like a stone and this tissue has collected in your upper eyelids. Rather than getting more Botox, you need the Botox you have already gotten to wear off. This will take approximately 4 months. Stay away from well meaning doctors who do not know what they are doing.
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Answer: Botox and Upper Eyelids Thanks for your question! In short- no, botox does not cause upper eyelid swelling or lymphatic drainage. However, botox can drop the eyebrows and can result in hooded upper eyelids which may be what is happening here
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Answer: Botox and Upper Eyelids Thanks for your question! In short- no, botox does not cause upper eyelid swelling or lymphatic drainage. However, botox can drop the eyebrows and can result in hooded upper eyelids which may be what is happening here
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August 30, 2022
Answer: Botox recovery: what you should know Hello, thank you for your question. Botox does not typically cause swelling or fluid retention. It may be possible that the dose was too high and caused stiffness in the forehead, which may push down the eyebrows and can cause a heaviness that can create the excess skin shown in your photos. As the Botox wears off, it should return to its original form. For a comprehensive assessment of your issue and previous treatments, it is critical to have an in-person consultation with an experienced, qualified injector before moving forward with more treatments.
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August 30, 2022
Answer: Botox recovery: what you should know Hello, thank you for your question. Botox does not typically cause swelling or fluid retention. It may be possible that the dose was too high and caused stiffness in the forehead, which may push down the eyebrows and can cause a heaviness that can create the excess skin shown in your photos. As the Botox wears off, it should return to its original form. For a comprehensive assessment of your issue and previous treatments, it is critical to have an in-person consultation with an experienced, qualified injector before moving forward with more treatments.
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June 30, 2022
Answer: Botox and lymphatic drainage Hello and thank you for your question. It is always best to see you face to face for a consult and examination however in this case yes it is possible for botox to cause issues with lymphatic drainage - usually this is under the eye when the crows feet zone is treated around the eyes. Our advice would be to reduce the dose next time and see what the effect is. I hope that helps answer your question. Always seek an experienced and qualified medical professional for these treatments. Very best wishes
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June 30, 2022
Answer: Botox and lymphatic drainage Hello and thank you for your question. It is always best to see you face to face for a consult and examination however in this case yes it is possible for botox to cause issues with lymphatic drainage - usually this is under the eye when the crows feet zone is treated around the eyes. Our advice would be to reduce the dose next time and see what the effect is. I hope that helps answer your question. Always seek an experienced and qualified medical professional for these treatments. Very best wishes
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June 20, 2022
Answer: Botox Botox does not cause fluid retention. If the forehead or glabella area is overtreated it can lead to a heavy appearance to the eyes or drop the brow. This effect is temporary and will resolve over time. I encourage you to visit with your injector to discuss your concerns.
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June 20, 2022
Answer: Botox Botox does not cause fluid retention. If the forehead or glabella area is overtreated it can lead to a heavy appearance to the eyes or drop the brow. This effect is temporary and will resolve over time. I encourage you to visit with your injector to discuss your concerns.
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June 19, 2022
Answer: Heavy eyes after Botox Botox does not cause fluid retention. It is possible that you are experiencing heaviness in your brow area due to more immobilization from the Botox at your glabella. This can cause the eyelids to subsequently feel heavy as well since you cannot raise your brows quite as much. Next time you may opt for lighter glabella injections.
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June 19, 2022
Answer: Heavy eyes after Botox Botox does not cause fluid retention. It is possible that you are experiencing heaviness in your brow area due to more immobilization from the Botox at your glabella. This can cause the eyelids to subsequently feel heavy as well since you cannot raise your brows quite as much. Next time you may opt for lighter glabella injections.
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