I asked a question about eyelid hooding and eyebrow dropping a few days ago. It's been 5 full days post and the slightly bad results are worse:( I am worried by 2 weeks they will be even worse. This is not swelling, it's hooded lids and my brows are not at their usual, nicely arched position. My eyes look small and tired. I am really sad. Is there anything I can do? If I had a small amount (I'm pretty sure it was about 8-10 units total) will it wear off faster? I am 45 years old. Thank you.
Answer: Brow drooping after Botox 8-12 units of botox is conservative amount but it all depends on the placement of the botox in the forehead area. If the product was injected closer to the brows then in the upper forehead you will feel heaviness and drooping of the eye lid. It sounds like this is what has happened to you. I would return to your injector after 2 weeks and express your concerns. Sometimes if you get your frown lines injected it will balance out the treatment and slightly lift your brows. Botox will wear off in 3-4 months.
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Answer: Brow drooping after Botox 8-12 units of botox is conservative amount but it all depends on the placement of the botox in the forehead area. If the product was injected closer to the brows then in the upper forehead you will feel heaviness and drooping of the eye lid. It sounds like this is what has happened to you. I would return to your injector after 2 weeks and express your concerns. Sometimes if you get your frown lines injected it will balance out the treatment and slightly lift your brows. Botox will wear off in 3-4 months.
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March 23, 2016
Answer: Follow up: 48 hours ago I had 8-12 units of Botox in upper forehead. Is that a conservative amount for upper forehead? The results of Botox usually lasts 3-4 full months when the proper amount of units were injected, 10 units is a very conservative amount, the results should last less time, about 8 weeks or so
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March 23, 2016
Answer: Follow up: 48 hours ago I had 8-12 units of Botox in upper forehead. Is that a conservative amount for upper forehead? The results of Botox usually lasts 3-4 full months when the proper amount of units were injected, 10 units is a very conservative amount, the results should last less time, about 8 weeks or so
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July 1, 2014
Answer: Drooping after Botox Hi Tessa. With a conservative does like that, you should start to see improvement after 4-6 weeks. The drooping improves before the Botox wears off completely. As an option, we often inject patients from other practices that have ptosis (eyebrow droop) by relaxing the depressor muscle (as Dr. Clark has pointed out). This injection often counteracts the heaviness you are experiencing and can sometimes resolve the issue immediately. If you are not comfortable seeking the help of the same injector, then reach out to a new injector for a second opinion.
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July 1, 2014
Answer: Drooping after Botox Hi Tessa. With a conservative does like that, you should start to see improvement after 4-6 weeks. The drooping improves before the Botox wears off completely. As an option, we often inject patients from other practices that have ptosis (eyebrow droop) by relaxing the depressor muscle (as Dr. Clark has pointed out). This injection often counteracts the heaviness you are experiencing and can sometimes resolve the issue immediately. If you are not comfortable seeking the help of the same injector, then reach out to a new injector for a second opinion.
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March 23, 2016
Answer: Botox and Forehead Wait 2 weeks to decide what the final outcome will be. If you are concerned, seek another experts advice. 8-12 units is conservative, however, it is all how and where it is placed that makes the difference. I suggest giving it a few more days and then if you are still concerned seeking a second opinion. The botox can take 3-4 months to wear off, but most people who get this type of result feel better about it 4-6 weeks later. I am sorry this happened to you. Best, Dr. Emer.
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March 23, 2016
Answer: Botox and Forehead Wait 2 weeks to decide what the final outcome will be. If you are concerned, seek another experts advice. 8-12 units is conservative, however, it is all how and where it is placed that makes the difference. I suggest giving it a few more days and then if you are still concerned seeking a second opinion. The botox can take 3-4 months to wear off, but most people who get this type of result feel better about it 4-6 weeks later. I am sorry this happened to you. Best, Dr. Emer.
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February 22, 2018
Answer: Hooding after Botox Unfortunately the effects of Botox are there to stay until your body can regenerate the nerve cell terminals where the nerve cell and muscles communicate. This takes about 3 months. Rest assured the effects of Botox will wear off with time.
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February 22, 2018
Answer: Hooding after Botox Unfortunately the effects of Botox are there to stay until your body can regenerate the nerve cell terminals where the nerve cell and muscles communicate. This takes about 3 months. Rest assured the effects of Botox will wear off with time.
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