Is my left lower eyelid drooping because of botox being injected under the bottom lash line? (Photo)

Question

I have botox all around my eyes for crow's feet. I also for the first time got a tiny amount injected right below each bottom lash line. The photo of the left is my left eye prior to the under lash line injection. The photo on the right is my left eye after the under lash line injection. It's obviously different. Is this caused by the botox? What are my options? Does this mean I can never have that area injected again without this happening?

Brian S. Biesman, MD · Answer

While it is a bit difficult to say with certainty from the photographs provided, injection of Botox into the lower eyelid can lead to drooping of the lower lid.  This will wear off with time and your lid will return to its preinjection

Sheila S. Nazarian, MD · Answer

Without seeing you in person, it's impossible to say for sure, but I agree with my colleagues: looks like the Botox has caused your droop. It will wear off with time. Sorry that you are experiencing this. Best, Dr. Nazarian

Young R. Cho, MD, PhD · Answer

Thank you for your question and sharing your photo.  A small dose of Botox can help reduce the fine lines under the lower lid lash line by relaxing the muscles.  However, this also causes a mild lowering of the lash line.  It will wear off, and I let patients know that they will either like it or not.  In addition, if they already have scleral show (the white part of the eye showing) then I don't recommend it as it could worsen this.

Michele S. Green, MD · Answer

Botox carefully placed around the Crow's feet works nicely in reducing the lines around the eyes.  However, Botox injected under the lash line can cause this droop.  Do not inject Botox in this area in the future.  It will wear off over the next weeks.  Best, Dr. Green

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Most likely BOTOX induced. But the minor minor differences well improve over the next few months as BOTOX wears off. I would NOT redo that area ever again...

Is my left lower eyelid drooping because of botox being injected under the bottom lash line? (Photo)

Answers (9)

Answer: Botox around the Eyes

Answer: Botox around the Eyes

Answer: Is my left lower eyelid drooping because of botox being injected under the bottom lash line?

Answer: Is my left lower eyelid drooping because of botox being injected under the bottom lash line?

Recommended reading

Everything you need to know about Botox

Our mission is to create a world where every investment in modern beauty is Worth It.

Is my left lower eyelid drooping because of botox being injected under the bottom lash line? (Photo)

Answers (9)

Answer: Botox around the Eyes

Answer: Botox around the Eyes

Answer: Is my left lower eyelid drooping because of botox being injected under the bottom lash line?

Answer: Is my left lower eyelid drooping because of botox being injected under the bottom lash line?

Browse related questions

Recommended reading

Everything you need to know about Botox

Our mission is to create a world where every investment in modern beauty is Worth It.