Eyeballs Numb After Botox

Question

I had Botox yesterday in my forehead and between my eyes. Today, my eyes feel like I went to the eye doctor and had the numbing drops put in. They are not numb to the touch, just have the similar feeling when I look around. Essentially, they don't feel like they usually do. Is this normal or should I be worried?

Otto Joseph Placik, MD · Answer

Occasionally, patients wil experience some swelling in the upper eyelids after their first injection of Botulinum Toxin (Botox and Dysport) to the forehead. Swelling may give the sensation of numbness the same way a "fat lip" can cause sensations of numbness. Generally this lasts about 2 weeks

Stephen Prendiville, MD · Answer

Lack of corneal sensation is highly unusual after Botox. Anecdotally, after thousands of injections, I have never seen it or heard about it. I would return immediately to your injecting Physician and discuss the situation.

John Philip Connors III, MD · Answer

"Numb eyeballs" after Botox injections in the areas you are describing is a NEW one for me...I have treated quite a few patients around the eyes, forehead and brow and have not heard this. But, in medicine, never say NEVER. Call your doctor, I assume you have a Board Certified doctor perform the injections, and ask them if they have ever heard of this; tell him/her your issue; they may want you to see an eye doctor.

	Good Luck!

	Dr. C

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Ron Shelton, MD · Answer

As you say, your eyes are not numb but feel as if you had some drops put in. You may be noticing that your eyes are not moving as much as they should and this is very unusual but there are rare occurrences of Botox affecting the extraocular eyelid muscles. See an ophthalmologist to investigate your concern if it persists in a few days.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

If you are experiencing some heaviness after Botox this is not unusual and you should adjust after a few days. If you are experiencing other symptoms you should contact your doctor.

Eyeballs Numb After Botox

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