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.
Answer: Puffy eyes after Botox There are several possible reasons for this: 1) Swelling from injection fluid/volume: I don't believe this is your problem because it should be resolved by two weeks after your injection. 2) Lymphedema: This is a more likely possibility. When your muscles move, they pump fluid out of the area. For example when you stand still fluid can "pool" in your ankles and you need to walk to get the muscle pump working to move the fluid out of your legs. This sometimes happens around they eyes. When you lay down at night, your head tends to have more fluid in it. This can be seen by the distention of your neck veins (called Jugulovenous distention). Generally, your eyes are more swollen in the mornings due to this. During the day, gravity and your muscles (eyes blinking) tend to pump that fluid out of there. With Botox use in patients with a lot of lower eyelid and crow's feet wrinkles, the weakened action of the muscle can contribute to diminshed pump action of the muscles. 3) Diminshed muscle tone (paresis): This is the most likely cause and is a double edged sword. The weakness of the muscles diminishes the wrinkles but it also weakens the ability of your eye muscle resting tone to hold back the fat within your bony orbit. I know that sounds complex but let me simplify with an analogy. It is not uncommon for individuals to have a resting abdominal muscle tone that "sucks in their stomach". If I were to sufficiently weaken your abdominal muscles then your abdomen would bulge out due to the organs contained within. The same goes for the eyes: sufficently weakened eye muscles cannot contain the fat around the globe and it tends to bulge out the lower eyelid. I apologize if that is oversimplified. I hope this helps to explain.
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Answer: Puffy eyes after Botox There are several possible reasons for this: 1) Swelling from injection fluid/volume: I don't believe this is your problem because it should be resolved by two weeks after your injection. 2) Lymphedema: This is a more likely possibility. When your muscles move, they pump fluid out of the area. For example when you stand still fluid can "pool" in your ankles and you need to walk to get the muscle pump working to move the fluid out of your legs. This sometimes happens around they eyes. When you lay down at night, your head tends to have more fluid in it. This can be seen by the distention of your neck veins (called Jugulovenous distention). Generally, your eyes are more swollen in the mornings due to this. During the day, gravity and your muscles (eyes blinking) tend to pump that fluid out of there. With Botox use in patients with a lot of lower eyelid and crow's feet wrinkles, the weakened action of the muscle can contribute to diminshed pump action of the muscles. 3) Diminshed muscle tone (paresis): This is the most likely cause and is a double edged sword. The weakness of the muscles diminishes the wrinkles but it also weakens the ability of your eye muscle resting tone to hold back the fat within your bony orbit. I know that sounds complex but let me simplify with an analogy. It is not uncommon for individuals to have a resting abdominal muscle tone that "sucks in their stomach". If I were to sufficiently weaken your abdominal muscles then your abdomen would bulge out due to the organs contained within. The same goes for the eyes: sufficently weakened eye muscles cannot contain the fat around the globe and it tends to bulge out the lower eyelid. I apologize if that is oversimplified. I hope this helps to explain.
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December 7, 2021
Answer: Puffy and Swollen After Botox to Eyes
All good information. We would like to suggest, however, that any massage or manipulation should not be over zealous as this may exacerbate the problem.
We also believe that dosing with Botox or Dysport under the eyes into the eye muscle (orbicularis occuli) should not be done beyond the mid-pupillary region for almost all patients. For the majority of patients, dosing even further away from this area is prudent and still offers excellent outcomes.
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December 7, 2021
Answer: Puffy and Swollen After Botox to Eyes
All good information. We would like to suggest, however, that any massage or manipulation should not be over zealous as this may exacerbate the problem.
We also believe that dosing with Botox or Dysport under the eyes into the eye muscle (orbicularis occuli) should not be done beyond the mid-pupillary region for almost all patients. For the majority of patients, dosing even further away from this area is prudent and still offers excellent outcomes.
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December 7, 2021
Answer: Botox and undereye bags Thanks for your question - There are several excellent answers posted below - I'd like to explain in a bit more detail what is likely happening in your case. It is unlikely that the swelling is due to the volume of the fluid or edema injected two weeks after treatment. It is much more likely that there has been a moderate amount of paralysis to your orbicularis oris muscle. This muscle is circular and sits on top of your bony orbit. Paralyzing the muscle can cause increased promience of undereye troughs as the muscle tone helps keep this area tight. It will require time to allow the botox to wear off. I hope this helps.
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December 7, 2021
Answer: Botox and undereye bags Thanks for your question - There are several excellent answers posted below - I'd like to explain in a bit more detail what is likely happening in your case. It is unlikely that the swelling is due to the volume of the fluid or edema injected two weeks after treatment. It is much more likely that there has been a moderate amount of paralysis to your orbicularis oris muscle. This muscle is circular and sits on top of your bony orbit. Paralyzing the muscle can cause increased promience of undereye troughs as the muscle tone helps keep this area tight. It will require time to allow the botox to wear off. I hope this helps.
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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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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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