I am 47 and am getting a vertical wrinkle in my eyelids (from the brow area to lid). Is botox an appropriate corrective measure for this or is surgery required to correct?
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Thank you for your question! Botox will wear off over 3-4 months. Using your facial muscles will not accelerate this. If you are having issues with drooping upper eyelids, there are drops you can get to counteract this, but otherwise, time is what you need. Best of luck!
I doubt that this is from the Botox 10 days ago. I would be most suspicious of a possible impending Herpes Zoster (shingles) outbreak. Shingles begin with pain several days before the blisters come out. And it is always unilateral (on one side). Get it checked out.
Botox is safe to use before, during or after surgery- but it is generally recommended you wait 3 weeks before or after Surgery to undego injections. The most important factor to consider is that the injector you choose is qualified expert who understands, in depth, the anatomy of the face.