I had botox for frown line (20 units) for the 3rd time in September and all fine. Went back for botox crows feet 5 weeks later & doctor suggested more for brows this time for more lift & added 11 units in total extra. When I smile skin on and around my eyelids bunches up - eyelids also feel tight & stretched. Will the skin on my eyelids be saggy when this wears off or will they go back to normal? And how long will this last considering additional dose was 5 weeks after original?
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December 15, 2015
Answer: Botox and Results
Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
When having Botox and filler injections, the most common side effects
are swelling and bruising around the injection site. This is temporary and
generally resolves within a week; in the meantime, you can use ice and arnica
to manage symptoms. The risk with Botox is that an unskilled injector may...
Hi Bezap, I am not familiar with circumstances in which Botox would cause a sixth cranial nerve palsy three months after injection. Botox takes between three and five days to take effect usually starts wearing off after 4-5 months.
You certainly may have Botox after any type of surgical brow lift. Botox should be injected midway between the hairline and brow. It is much less effective when injected at the hairline. Also , depending upon your brow lift, you might need a lesser dose of Botox if your brow muscle and your...
