Does Botox on Crow's Feet Usually Cause Swelling Under the Eye?

February 9, 2009
Asked By:Beth F

I had botox injected in my crow's feet a week ago, I now have a chipmunk look when I smile, it is like two swollen bags under my eyes which looks awful when I smile, I feel like crying. Has this happened to anyone else, and if so how long did it last? Will it go away? I hope it will go away soon. I will never get this done again. I wanted to look better but I look weird now. The skin under the inner corner of my eyes also looks crepey and sunken in. I don't know what to do! Please offer some advice. This is the worst thing I have ever had done, I also had Juvederm injected in my nose to mouth lines and Botox between my eyebrows at the same time, but i have had them done twice before with no problems.

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June 10, 2019

Answer: Botox Induced Pseudo-Herniation of Orbital Fat

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Answer: Botox Induced Pseudo-Herniation of Orbital Fat

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Daniel Reichner, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 15, 2009

Answer: Sometimes the Botox relaxes the muscle too much.

Andrew Miller, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
February 15, 2009

Answer: Sometimes the Botox relaxes the muscle too much.

Andrew Miller, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
February 10, 2009

Answer: Botox does not cause prolonged swelling

David Shafer, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 10, 2009

Answer: Botox does not cause prolonged swelling

David Shafer, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Answer: It is possible that the Botox has spread to an unintended part of the eye.

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