Why Would I Have Droopy Eyelid After Juvederm & Botox Injections?

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3 weeks ago my doctor performed botox for forehead, juvederm for hollows and cheeks, artefill for nasolabial area, mesotherapy injection for under chin, he did all that immediately after ulthera treatment and in the same day. Yesterday I noticed droopy eyelid on the right side and a big bump on the right cheek. what do you think caused this and how long would it last? Thanks

Barry Resnik, MD · Answer

It is most likely a consequence of your BOTOX injections. You should go back to the physician who performed your injections and get evaluated. It is important to differentiate between a droopy lid and a relaxed brow, as a relaxed brow is more commonly seen. If you can open and close your lids equally on both sides, it is a relaxed brow. The nice thing about BOTOX is that it is temporary and will normalize in time.

Manish Khanna, MD, FRCP(C) · Answer

Some people do experience unwanted side effects after these procedures. The reason for the droopy eyelid is usually when botox is injected above the brow. You might have a low brow or excess skin on the eyelid and once the brow muscle relaxes, it can drop a little causing the appearance of the droopy eyelid. That will wear off within 4 months time and you may want to tell you doctor to avoid the brow next time. The bump on the cheek could be an area where the filler was injected and it is normal to feel some lumps temporarily. This is not something to worry about as long as it is isn't visibly noticeable and it may be less obvious to the touch over the next few weeks. If it persists, see your doctor.

Neil J. Zemmel, MD, FACS · Answer

The eyelid dropping is  most likely caused by the Botox injections to your forehead.  If injected too close to your brow the Botox can affect the muscles that open and close your eyelids.  If it is very noticeable, there are eye drops that your PS can prescribe to reverse this effect.

	Kindest regards,

	Neil J. Zemmel

Jo Herzog, MD · Answer

I agree with the others who said that you must distinguish between a droop in lid and one that can easily be confused but us actually a droop or lowering of the brow. I would also go back and see the person that did the injections and see what they say. As far as other bump goes, I would think that swelling would be resolved by three weeks so ask about that too. In the future, maybe you should not have so many things done in one day.

Sheri G. Feldman, MD · Answer

Your problem is most probably related to the Botox injections not the other procedures. It is a rare side effect of Botox and in some people can be relieved with Iodipine drops. Please return to your injector to be evaluated. The good and the bad about Botox is that the effects go away, so this will resolve as well!

Why Would I Have Droopy Eyelid After Juvederm & Botox Injections?

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