Botox Swelling Under Eyes

Botulinum Toxin (Botox and Dysport) can relax the muslces of the lower eyelids resulting in swollen lower eyelids. Generally speaking this should resolve by 5 months after injection but could wear off sooner.

Hi TS.  Injecting Botox too close to the area directly under the eye can cause sagging or bags, especially with patients that do not have good elasticity in this area.  Some injectors will attempt to extend the injection points for the crow's feet to slightly under the eyes to remedy the fine lines under the eyes.  While this may benefit some patients when done correctly, it can also cause a lot of problems, as you are seeing.

Unfortunately, you will probably have to wait 2-4 months for the product to wear off.  Good luck.

I do not inject Botox into the lower eyelids...I keep my treatment of the "crow's feet" area lateral or outside the corner of the eye. Paralyzing the muscle of the lower lid can cause unwanted problems, avoid in future. You will have to wait until the produce wears off in the next few months.

Dr. C

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