I had botox on my forehead and now (weeks later) have droopy, swollen eyelids and the skin near the corners of my eyes (and under my eyes) is rough, red, and a itchy. I assume I am having an allergic reaction. What (other than time!) can I put on my face now to make it feel better or to speed the botox out of my system?
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March 23, 2015
Answer: Botox and Swollen Eyes
Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
K. Roxanne Grawe, MD (license permanently revoked) says:
You're in luck! You can safely use fillers and Botox with the medication letrozole. I also perform breast reconstruction for women undergoing treatment for breast cancer. Many of these women have safely had facial fillers or Botox while taking an aromatase inhibitor like...
Thank you for your
question.Any product that has exceeded an expiration date should not be used.
To be sure, see two
or more board-certified providers in your area for a complete evaluation to
make sure you are a good candidate and that it is safe for you to have
treatment.
I hope this helps.
Botox can be used to help reduce the size of the masseter muscles and for people who clench. If you feel that the muscle is soft, that means the Botox is working and the muscle is not contracting. The longer that the muscle remains weakened, the more it will reduce in size. It...
