I had Botox done 10 days ago. My one eye has been completely closed now. Will acupuncture help lift the eyelid back up?

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On the 3rd day my eye completely closed. I have been using the eye drops but they have not helped at all. I am wondering if acuputure would help lift the eyelid back up?

James R. Gordon, MD, FACS, FAAO · Answer

You have a ptotic (droopy) eyelid because the muscle which elevates the lid was effected by the Botox. Often the Apraclonidine drops fixes the problem. Fortunately, the eyelid will elevate without treatment in a month. I do not believe acupuncture will help, although I have seen it work for Bell's Palsy. It may be worth a try. Good luck.

Michelle Spring, MD, FACS · Answer

The drops can help with ptosis after Botox, but it is unlikely that acupuncture will help.  I don't think it will hurt, but since the muscles are paralyzed by the toxin, it will just take time for the effect to wear off.  The good news is that it will go away and get better with each passing week. Best Wishes,Dr. Michelle SpringGlacier View Plastic Surgery

Michael A. Zadeh, MD, FACS · Answer

The muscle is paralyzed and acupuncture will not help it. If your eye is fully closed then the drops will probably not help either. Unfortunately, the only thing that will help is time for the Botox to wear off. This can take anywhere from 1-3 months. Sorry to hear this happened to you.

Elizabeth Whitaker, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for the question and sharing your  concerns. I am not aware of any benefit of acupuncture in this situation.  Hopefully, the eye drops will be of more benefit as the Botox effect wears off.  The good news is eventually your eyelid drop should normalize, but it may take a month or more.  I hope this helps! "This answer has been solicited without seeing this patient and cannot be held as true medical advice, but only opinion. Seek in-person treatment with a trained medical professional for appropriate care."

Stephen Weber MD, FACS · Answer

It sounds like you have a ptosis. The eye drops will help but it can take some time for them to work. There was a recent study (have not been able to find the reference) that discussed resolution of ptosis about one month after the drops begin to elevate your lid and remedy the droop. I hope this information is helpful for you.Stephen Weber MD, FACSDenver Facial Plastic Surgeon

Geoffrey Pitzer, MD · Answer

If the iopidine drops aren't helping, unfortunately nothing else likely will, except time.No Botox effects are permanent, and fortunately the negative effects don't tend to last long.I'm sorry this happened to you, but know that everything will go back to normal in time.All the best.

Steven F. Weiner, MD · Answer

There is nothing that can be done to improve the lid ptosis at this time. Iopidine drops give temporary relief sometimes. I can can take up a month or longer to resolve.

Pedram Imani, FRACS, MS, MBBS (Hons) · Answer

Best to see your injecting doctor, this is a known complication, usually resulting from poor injection techniques. If the eye drops aren't helping you will just have to edit till the effect wears off. I don't think that acupuncture will help. Perhaps see an Oculoplastic surgeon for an opinion.Hope this helps.

Lawrence Osman, MD · Answer

I am not aware of anybody using acupuncture to treat eyelid ptosis, and I don't believe there is medical literature on it.  However, I don't think it will hurt if you are interested in giving it a try.

I had Botox done 10 days ago. My one eye has been completely closed now. Will acupuncture help lift the eyelid back up?

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