I had Botox on my crow's feet (and between my brows) and after about a week, I got a puffy, watery bag under one eye. It looks like I was punched in the eye (without the brusing) or had a teaspoon of water injected under my eye.
I went back to the doctor who treated me who said it was ademoa and doubts it was caused by Botox but... I have tried icing it, sleeping on my back, reducing salt. It is on the side of my face where I sleep and I wonder if the combination of Botox and presure from the pillow may have caused this. Does this happen often? Is there anything that can be done?
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The most likely explanation is that the Botox drifted lower than where it was initially placed. The Botox then paralyzed the levator muscle which raises your eyelid. Without this muscle your eyelid can't open fully and looks like it's halfway shut no matter what you do.
Alphagan are eye drops...
The amount of Botox into the masseuse muscle depends on how bulky the muscle is. 20-50 units per side is possible. Make sure you are properly examined by a physician who has experience with massager injections.
Sincerely,
Martin Jugenburg, MD