I am one month post botox injections (21 units between forehead/gabella) and still have severely swollen eyelids. I have NOT improved at all in nearly 5 weeks. My eyes are sunken into my head and I am terrified this will be permanent. I seen a plastic surgeon yesterday and he told me I will now need eyelid surgery to repair the damage caused by the botox. Please tell me this isn't so :'(. Will I really need eyelid surger @ 28 because of botox?! Please see my before/after pictures and comment.
September 1, 2015
Answer: Botox is not a permanent effect so run not walk if someone says you need surgery
YOu may not have a result you desire, but if caused by Botox it should revert to your normal and it will not be permanent. You might benefit by a smaller dose the next treatment.
Sometimes, more lift of the droopy eyebrows / upper eyelids can be accomplished by injecting more units of Botox in the glabellar depressor muscle sites. Other times, the maximum lift has been accomplished and you have to wait for the botox to wear off. the droopiness will correct itself but it can take three or more months. The arched eyebrows can be corrected by using one unit avoe the peak but this can lower the eyebrow too.
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September 1, 2015
Answer: Botox is not a permanent effect so run not walk if someone says you need surgery
YOu may not have a result you desire, but if caused by Botox it should revert to your normal and it will not be permanent. You might benefit by a smaller dose the next treatment.
Sometimes, more lift of the droopy eyebrows / upper eyelids can be accomplished by injecting more units of Botox in the glabellar depressor muscle sites. Other times, the maximum lift has been accomplished and you have to wait for the botox to wear off. the droopiness will correct itself but it can take three or more months. The arched eyebrows can be corrected by using one unit avoe the peak but this can lower the eyebrow too.
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August 30, 2012
Answer: Botox and eyelid swelling
From what you describe and looking at your photo's, the number of units you had injected to the glabella region is not excessive, and you should go back to the original provider for further assessment. You're likely experiencing eyelid ptosis and this is treatable with a prescribed drop. Botox effects will wear off and without proper evaluation and information, considering surgery is not in your best interest.
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August 30, 2012
Answer: Botox and eyelid swelling
From what you describe and looking at your photo's, the number of units you had injected to the glabella region is not excessive, and you should go back to the original provider for further assessment. You're likely experiencing eyelid ptosis and this is treatable with a prescribed drop. Botox effects will wear off and without proper evaluation and information, considering surgery is not in your best interest.
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August 28, 2012
Answer: Effect of botox always wears off
Please be patient and wait for 2-3 more months. Your eyelids will return to the way that they were before your injections.
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August 28, 2012
Answer: Effect of botox always wears off
Please be patient and wait for 2-3 more months. Your eyelids will return to the way that they were before your injections.
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