Bad Results from Botox - Permanent Damage?

July 10, 2016
Asked By:Anna B. in Los Angeles, CA

I had botox injected too closely around the eye or too low on the brow, which has caused severe under eye bags and water retention around the eye area. This bad injecting has created wrinkles and under eye bags that were never there. I read online this is because the eye muscle isn't moving to release fluid in the orbital area, creating puffiness. I know botox will go away in 3-4 months, but I am concerned this horrible result lasting 3-4 months could cause permanent wrinkling/sagging.

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March 18, 2020

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