I had Botox done to reduce my "stress wrinkle" between my eyebrows and my forehead lines about two weeks ago. The results for me were far beyond typical and I am thrilled - the wrinkles are GONE - except now, my eyelids have seemed more "puffy" than normal. It is not swelling or a "droop"- yet the area just over the brow bone seems thicker and heavier. Is this normal? Will it lessen or can I expect the same result each time?
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February 17, 2018
Answer: Common for patients to experience temproary brow swelling after Botox to forehead
Botox is a very powerful and effective medicine that works by entering muscles and relaxing them. Botox will eventually wear off at approximately 4 months. The droopiness and double vision is that you notice should result at that time. In your next Botox session, be sure to check your...
Botox applied to lips must be performed by experienced and expert injectors. The weak upper lip may last 3 - 5 monthst you will get gradual improvement.
It is possible, although unlikely, that you have antibodies to the Botox being injected into your body. If this is the case, Botox will not have the same effect on your body as it does in other patients. You will effectively be immune to the treatment. One option is to try a different strain of...