I've noticed the past 2 times I've received Botox there is more weight in my eyelids. Is this common? How can it be prevented? This didn't happen the 1st time I received it but has occurred the past two times. It's a frustrating b/c more weight in the eyelids makes you look less youthful, I think.
September 1, 2021
Answer: Droopy eyelids after Botox Botox can contribute to heavy eyelids when injected into the forehead. The key to neuromodulator injections into the forehead is to be conservative. The muscle that causes wrinkles in the forehead is called the frontalis muscle, which is the only eyebrow elevator. Overly aggressive forehead injections definitely treat the forehead creases at the potential tradeoff to get a saggy eyebrow with a subsequent potential droopy eyelid through the heavy eyebrow. Many women notice even subtle heavy eyebrows/eyelids through difficulty applying eyeshadow. The key to forehead injections is to inject mainly in the upper half of the forehead. The most important thing, though, is to have an experienced and well trained injector. Someone who understands facial anatomy, especially plastic surgeons and facial plastic surgeons who operate in the face including the forehead and eyelids on a regular basis, are familiar with the intricate anatomy and function of facial structures. Complications and unwanted results from neuromodulator injections (Botox, Dysport, and Xeomin) can hence be minimized if not prevented altogether. I would caution patients to generally stay away from Medispas and other discount places. The idiom "you get what you pay for" certainly applies to neuromodulator injections. The good news is that neuromodulators wear off after 3-4 months; the bad news is it will take that long for the heavy eyebrows and eyelids to resolve. Best wishes!
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September 1, 2021
Answer: Droopy eyelids after Botox Botox can contribute to heavy eyelids when injected into the forehead. The key to neuromodulator injections into the forehead is to be conservative. The muscle that causes wrinkles in the forehead is called the frontalis muscle, which is the only eyebrow elevator. Overly aggressive forehead injections definitely treat the forehead creases at the potential tradeoff to get a saggy eyebrow with a subsequent potential droopy eyelid through the heavy eyebrow. Many women notice even subtle heavy eyebrows/eyelids through difficulty applying eyeshadow. The key to forehead injections is to inject mainly in the upper half of the forehead. The most important thing, though, is to have an experienced and well trained injector. Someone who understands facial anatomy, especially plastic surgeons and facial plastic surgeons who operate in the face including the forehead and eyelids on a regular basis, are familiar with the intricate anatomy and function of facial structures. Complications and unwanted results from neuromodulator injections (Botox, Dysport, and Xeomin) can hence be minimized if not prevented altogether. I would caution patients to generally stay away from Medispas and other discount places. The idiom "you get what you pay for" certainly applies to neuromodulator injections. The good news is that neuromodulators wear off after 3-4 months; the bad news is it will take that long for the heavy eyebrows and eyelids to resolve. Best wishes!
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June 6, 2015
Answer: Eyelid Heaviness After Botox This is very common in patients who need the forehead muscle to hold up the brows and lids. This can only be determined with a proper in person evaluation. If this happens but you still want botox, then you need baby doses and have them more frequently than larger doses less often. Also i would try dysport over botox as it seems to be a little "softer" at the edge of injection area. Best, Dr. Emer.
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June 6, 2015
Answer: Eyelid Heaviness After Botox This is very common in patients who need the forehead muscle to hold up the brows and lids. This can only be determined with a proper in person evaluation. If this happens but you still want botox, then you need baby doses and have them more frequently than larger doses less often. Also i would try dysport over botox as it seems to be a little "softer" at the edge of injection area. Best, Dr. Emer.
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