I got botox for the first time two days ago. I went to a board certified dermatologist. I wanted to reduce my under eye wrinkles and crows feet. She gave me 25 injections total on both eyes. I now look horrible when I smile. I now have deep hollows and puffy wrinkles under my eyes that weren't there before the injections. Is this normal? Did the doctor inject too much or in the wrong places to cause this?
August 13, 2016
Answer: It can take up to two weeks to see full Botox results Thank you for your question EllPe. Botox is a purified protein used to address wrinkles associated with facial expression such as the crows feet around the eyes seen when one smiles or squints. Most people see the results of their Botox treatment 3-7 days after the treatment. But it could take up to 2 weeks for full results. In our office we have patients return two weeks after their treatments to take after photographs and assess the results. Please follow up with your doctor for specific recommendations. Good luck!
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August 13, 2016
Answer: It can take up to two weeks to see full Botox results Thank you for your question EllPe. Botox is a purified protein used to address wrinkles associated with facial expression such as the crows feet around the eyes seen when one smiles or squints. Most people see the results of their Botox treatment 3-7 days after the treatment. But it could take up to 2 weeks for full results. In our office we have patients return two weeks after their treatments to take after photographs and assess the results. Please follow up with your doctor for specific recommendations. Good luck!
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August 13, 2016
Answer: Why did Botox around my eyes worsen my wrinkles? Thanks for bringing up your concern, and sorry to hear about situation. If it has only been 2 days then it has not been enough time to make a final judgment on how well the Botox will help smooth mourned your eyes. It can take up to a few weeks to get to the final result. As an oculofacial plastic surgeon, I have injected around the eyes for close to 20 years and usually don't see what you are describing. However, I have to for some of my medical patients (blepharospasm) inject very close to the eyelid margin. There are some injectors for good reasons that don't inject as close to the eye because the risks of double vision and worsening dryness of the eyes can occur. Not knowing the dosing, the exact injection pattern, the formulation of botulinum used, or the strength of your particular muscles it makes it very hard to comment at this point after your injections if this will be a long-term (few months) issue or if at a few weeks it will smooth out like you were hoping. I would talk to you injector about your concerns when it has been a couple of weeks. Best regards, and don't give up. Botox around the eyes can provide wonderful results under most circumstances, but its not for everyone. Please be aware that when you smile you will always have some wrinkles under the eyes as the lower facial muscles pull/push up the skin around the eyes causing strong expression lines when smiling strongly.
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August 13, 2016
Answer: Why did Botox around my eyes worsen my wrinkles? Thanks for bringing up your concern, and sorry to hear about situation. If it has only been 2 days then it has not been enough time to make a final judgment on how well the Botox will help smooth mourned your eyes. It can take up to a few weeks to get to the final result. As an oculofacial plastic surgeon, I have injected around the eyes for close to 20 years and usually don't see what you are describing. However, I have to for some of my medical patients (blepharospasm) inject very close to the eyelid margin. There are some injectors for good reasons that don't inject as close to the eye because the risks of double vision and worsening dryness of the eyes can occur. Not knowing the dosing, the exact injection pattern, the formulation of botulinum used, or the strength of your particular muscles it makes it very hard to comment at this point after your injections if this will be a long-term (few months) issue or if at a few weeks it will smooth out like you were hoping. I would talk to you injector about your concerns when it has been a couple of weeks. Best regards, and don't give up. Botox around the eyes can provide wonderful results under most circumstances, but its not for everyone. Please be aware that when you smile you will always have some wrinkles under the eyes as the lower facial muscles pull/push up the skin around the eyes causing strong expression lines when smiling strongly.
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