I went to a board certified plastic surgeon to get Botox on my right eye lid because I have a eye lid twitch for over 3 months and couldn’t take it anymore. I also had him treat the crows feet at the same time he placed 4 units in my right eye lid. On day 4 my eye lid has drooped. I’m so upset. I knew that was a possibility . I know usually the Botox seeps into the levator muscle causing this what about if your actual lid was injected? How long can this last? Today is day 9 (picture)
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Unfortunately, there is no way to dissolve or speed up the process once the Botox has been injected. That being said, the effects are not permanent and generally fade within 3-4 months, so this uneven wearing-off should not last much longer. If these results continue, I would...
Botox is a neuromodulator that acts as a muscle relaxer. In most cases, it is used on the upper part of the face to improve dynamic lines on the forehead, around the eyes, in the glabellar area, and to do a brow lift. Also, in the lower face can be used to improve lines around the lips, treat...
By just looking at your pictures, the diagnosis cannot be 100% accurate. It seems that most of your fat was removed; however, it seems like your digastric muscles are the ones causing your concern, and removing the fat between them causes what is known as “cobra deformity.” In this case, Bot...