I am considering Botox for crow's feet wrinkles. I have no forehead wrinkles to speak of. I am concerned about problems with my eyes and drooping that I keep reading. Is there still a chance of eyelid drooping if I only get crow's feet done? Does eyelid drooping only occur when injecting the forehead?
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Naphcon A ophthalmic drops used twice a day for 1-2 weeks will strengthen the upper eyelid muscle and help open the eye after a 'lazy eyelid' form Botox. This is available over the counter. It stimulates Muellers muscle in the upper lid and gets your function back quicker.
Botox is a clear injectate that has no known site effect of hyper or hypopigmentation. However, you may be experiencing bruising that can lead to hemosiderin staining. This is rare but possible.
The good news is that what you are experiencing is NOT likely to be permanent and your face should improve to its pre-injection state.With that said, let us discuss these three rare, but known complications of Botox that you are experiencing.(1) Headaches -- as discussed by my colleagues...