I have a droopy eyelid from a recent botox injection, but aside from the droopy lid, the muscle has also been affected and my gaze is off (the droopy lid eye is very dilated and points upward). Will this go away in a few weeks, along with the droopy lid? Focusing my eyes is very difficult at this point. I am currently taking drops for the condition, but very concerned about my eye functioning (not to mention it's embarrassing).
March 30, 2011
Answer: Droop of eyelid and eyelid muscle
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March 30, 2011
Answer: Droop of eyelid and eyelid muscle
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March 4, 2011
Answer: Droopy Eyelids with Botox
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March 4, 2011
Answer: Droopy Eyelids with Botox
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April 24, 2014
Answer: Droopy eyelid from Botox is unusual I have never seen anyone get a droopy eyelid from Botox, though it is a well known complication and can certainly happen in even experienced hands, I'm sure. The issue with your gaze is quite disturbing though. I would discuss this with your injector, and even consider seeing an ophthalmologist if the injector does not have a good reason it happened, (ie. the injection was placed IN the eyelid). You might want to consider seeing a very experienced injector for a second opinion before getting another Botox treatment in the future.
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April 24, 2014
Answer: Droopy eyelid from Botox is unusual I have never seen anyone get a droopy eyelid from Botox, though it is a well known complication and can certainly happen in even experienced hands, I'm sure. The issue with your gaze is quite disturbing though. I would discuss this with your injector, and even consider seeing an ophthalmologist if the injector does not have a good reason it happened, (ie. the injection was placed IN the eyelid). You might want to consider seeing a very experienced injector for a second opinion before getting another Botox treatment in the future.
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