Is eye twitching after Botox an indicator of potential ptosis?

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I am female mid 30s. I had Botox 6 months ago and plan to return this weekend for x3 area - between eyebrows, smile lines and forehead. When I last had Botox on the same day I developed a twitch to my left eye within the hour, which lasted several weeks. Did the Botox cause this? A nurse friend has told me I was lucky I didn’t develop ptosis and I am worried this will happen again. Is eye twitching after Botox an indicator of potential ptosis? Or just a side effect of Botox settling?

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

For unique cases where a variety of modalities could be used to treat the condition, I would suggest an in person or virtual consultation to develop a custom and effective treatment plan.  It is difficult to precisely define the best option without collecting the same information. I suggest reaching out to an expert for a consultation with surgical and non-surgical methods to get a comprehensive option. Best, Dr. Emer.

James R. Gordon, MD, FACS, FAAO · Answer

Thank you for sharing your questions. The Botox did not cause your twitching. There is always a chance of a ptotic eyelid following Botox injections. This is reduced by having an experienced doctor perform your treatment. Make an appointment with an experienced oculoplastic surgeon. Good luck!

Cengizhan Ekizceli, MD · Answer

Thank you so much for your question! Eye twitching after Botox injections can be a side effect of the treatment and is not necessarily an indicator of potential ptosis. The twitching usually goes away on its own after a few days or weeks. It is relatively rare when ptosis can occur after Botox injections around the eye area. Hope it helped!

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