It's been 5 months and no improvement? Sometimes it gets worse. Should I be worried? Also I've received botox from many dr and this is the only one who has given me this result twice. How can I make sure this is avoided? Is it caused from injecting too low or pm from outside the brow peak? Please help.
April 14, 2015
Answer: Droopy eyelid from Botox should last 3 months or less The ptosis appears very mild and I am not convinced it is related to the Botox as the effect of Botox should have worn off by now. See an oculoplastic specialist.
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April 14, 2015
Answer: Droopy eyelid from Botox should last 3 months or less The ptosis appears very mild and I am not convinced it is related to the Botox as the effect of Botox should have worn off by now. See an oculoplastic specialist.
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April 14, 2015
Answer: Botox and ptosis It is highly unlikely that an eyelid ptosis would exist 5 months after Botox injection. On average, the paralytic effect of botulinum toxin lasts 3-4 months. It can last shorter or longer over time, but even when eyelid ptosis occurs, it typically resolves much faster - 4-6 weeks. Based on your photos, I see less of of the lid on right owing more to BROW ptosis and not true lid ptosis. This asymmetry may have been present but not recognized before your injections. But injections may have also unmasked an underlying medical issue as well. This is unlikely but I have seen a similar effect in one of my patients. My recommendation would be to see an oculoplastic surgeon for a thorough eye exam and help elucidate what is going on further.Hope this helps!
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April 14, 2015
Answer: Botox and ptosis It is highly unlikely that an eyelid ptosis would exist 5 months after Botox injection. On average, the paralytic effect of botulinum toxin lasts 3-4 months. It can last shorter or longer over time, but even when eyelid ptosis occurs, it typically resolves much faster - 4-6 weeks. Based on your photos, I see less of of the lid on right owing more to BROW ptosis and not true lid ptosis. This asymmetry may have been present but not recognized before your injections. But injections may have also unmasked an underlying medical issue as well. This is unlikely but I have seen a similar effect in one of my patients. My recommendation would be to see an oculoplastic surgeon for a thorough eye exam and help elucidate what is going on further.Hope this helps!
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