I had 10 units in my forehead 12 days ago. My inner lid is swelling. It looks like I have an eye allergy. When will this end?

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Had 10 units Botox 12 days ago in my frontalis. May 15, had 14 units in glabella. Looked great. But the frontalis shots have made my eyes hooded & brow drop. Though I can make lines in mid brow if I try hard. I accepted it by day 9, not happily, but deal with it. By day 12 it's terrible. Inner lid swelling & drooping skin on brows. Looks like I have an eye allergy. When is this going to END? Should I retreat glabella? So little was treated there. Could that help? My god, 10 units did this to me?

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Unfortunately you will have to wait approx 3 months for the Botox to wear off. Schedule a follow up with your injector to discuss your concerns. Best,

Mark Berkowitz, MD · Answer

Tesssa  While photos and examination are best to give an educated  recommendation, it appears that you brow has dropped .  When I inject botox to this area I balance it out by giving botox to the crow's feet ( lateral canthal area) at the same time.  The frontalis muscle ( forehead) lifts the eyebrows.  If you weaken it the brow can fall. That along with swelling from the injection and gravity can lead to the eyelid swelling you suggest.  Return to your cosmetic dcotor this may be easily remedied.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

I suggest you post photos for us to help give better advice.  sometimes the forehead is over treated and that causes the eyebrow to lower.  these results will get better in the next few weeks, but will take 3-4 months to go back to your normal.  best, Dr. Emer.

Michele S. Green, MD · Answer

Botox is a great injection for reducing the lines around the forehead.  Unfortunately improper placement can cause hooding and lower your brow.  Please return to your treating physician to see if they can improve this situation.

Daniel Shapiro, MD · Answer

It is possible that the Botox injections cause a drooping of the eyelid which can happen if not injected just right. I suggest calling your injector to have this problem revised.

I had 10 units in my forehead 12 days ago. My inner lid is swelling. It looks like I have an eye allergy. When will this end?

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