I'm having involuntary brow spasms 6 weeks after Botox injections for the "11" lines between my eyebrows. The dr. injected 18 units in a triangular pattern from mid brow to just above the bridge of my nose. The spasms happen on their own a couple of times a day and also if I press on my brow or lower forehead. The spasm makes my forehead pucker up in a way I never could have made before Botox. Sometimes it will just be on one half of my forehead, sometimes both. It is VERY strange looking! What is causing this?
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I have recently had a patient with the same problem after her first treatment in the same area, but with Dysport, not Botox. I have been treating patients with Botox for over 15 years and have never seen a spasm like this before. I do not think additional Botox (or Dysport)...
I would consult your ophthalmologist before changing your eye-drop regimen because the priority here is your Glaucoma. He/she may switch you to Apraclonidine, but you will likely have minimal to no change in your eyelid droop with this eye-drop because it has the same mechanism of...
You must contact your physician who performed this treatment. They know how many units they used and the places they were inserted. Cold compresses should not affect the good Botox result adversely but again, have your physician see you in person to examine your condition.