My under eyes have been puffy for 2 weeks now . This was since I had Botox at the side of my eyes. It looks terrible and i know the Botox had caused it. What I want to know is, how do I get rid of it? Can anyone help me on this issue? Thanks.
December 7, 2021
Answer: The good thing is that Botox always goes away. There are many possibilities for the cause, but only one really answer for the problem (time). If it is due to Botox, the good thing is that Botox always goes away. However, it will take 4 to 6 months for the Botox to wear off. If it occurred immediately after the injections, then it is likely due to swelling or hematoma which will resolve over a few days to a few weeks, respectively. If it did not occur for 3 to 7 days after the injections, then you may have to wait several months for the Botox to wear off. The Botox may have loosened up the orbicularis to a point that it allows the intra-orbital contents to bulge. In any case, speak with your doctor about your concerns. Good luck.
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December 7, 2021
Answer: The good thing is that Botox always goes away. There are many possibilities for the cause, but only one really answer for the problem (time). If it is due to Botox, the good thing is that Botox always goes away. However, it will take 4 to 6 months for the Botox to wear off. If it occurred immediately after the injections, then it is likely due to swelling or hematoma which will resolve over a few days to a few weeks, respectively. If it did not occur for 3 to 7 days after the injections, then you may have to wait several months for the Botox to wear off. The Botox may have loosened up the orbicularis to a point that it allows the intra-orbital contents to bulge. In any case, speak with your doctor about your concerns. Good luck.
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Answer: Small Amount of Hyaluronidase are a Good Start This recently happened to one of my patients.It seems on exam to be from loss of some of the pumping action of the lower eyelid muscles.Had 10 units to lower crows feet out laterally by and experienced injector and Allergan Botox trainer.The edema improved rapidly and to my patients satisfaction with 20 units of Vitrase to right lower eyelid edema and 10 units to left lower eyelid edema.Thanks to Realself to allow me to research the problem and come up with a solution.Keith Denkler MDSan Francisco Bay Area Plastic Surgery Larkspur, CAClinical Professor of Plastic Surgery, UCSF
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Answer: Small Amount of Hyaluronidase are a Good Start This recently happened to one of my patients.It seems on exam to be from loss of some of the pumping action of the lower eyelid muscles.Had 10 units to lower crows feet out laterally by and experienced injector and Allergan Botox trainer.The edema improved rapidly and to my patients satisfaction with 20 units of Vitrase to right lower eyelid edema and 10 units to left lower eyelid edema.Thanks to Realself to allow me to research the problem and come up with a solution.Keith Denkler MDSan Francisco Bay Area Plastic Surgery Larkspur, CAClinical Professor of Plastic Surgery, UCSF
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