I got one unit of botox above each eyebrow to correct and eyebrow that when I lifted, appeared to overcorrect with a fold above it. Immediately after at home my opposite eye began to cross and I developed a migraine headache. The Dr would not return my call and had a nurse assure me it was not botox related. I saw an eye doctor who thought it was a strong possibility. Three days later the eye is still turning inward and I'm having difficulty focusing.
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September 23, 2013
Answer: Botox causing a "cross eye" is possible if injected too close to orbital rim
Hi Caligirl. Glad to hear the process is working well for you. Our patients will normally see something after a month or two, but the full effects of the treatments come after continued use (2-3 visits over the course of a year). The reason is that the affect of these...
If the muscle was weakened too much, when the Botox wears off, it should go back to normal. If not, fillers like Sculptra, Radiesse, or Juvederm can replace lost volume in the temples nicely.
Hi LW. Not to worry, this will correct itself after a short period of time. One of the side effects of Botox injections is Ptosis. This normally happens with less experienced injectors as injection technique and amounts are important in avoiding this problem. We suggest you visit your inj...