Botox brow lift caused eyelid ptosis and wrinkles on forehead. Can I get Botox on my forehead?

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i had botox brow lift w new injector for botox browlift (i usually get great results). I did not do it on forehead (but when i did it in the past, it looked great, never a complication). this time the results were terrible: mild lid ptosis m no browlift. Now i think i compensate by wrinkling forehead and i am starting to form lines i did not have on the forehead. Can I get a small amount of botox on upper part of forehead to prevent these wrinkle to become etched?

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Xangelika,based on your photos, it sounds like you might consider additional Botox injections, but it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS 
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery  
Member, Am. Society of Plastic Surgery

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

If you're unhappy with your Botox results, additional Botox along with venus legacy and thermage treatments can give improvement. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a facial sculpting expert. Best, Dr. Emer

William Portuese, MD · Answer

Yes, it is possible to place a small amount of Botox in the forehead wrinkles which are probably the result of the ptosis present in the upper lid. The ptosis itself should subside in about 6 to 8 weeks.

Mark Chariker, MD · Answer

You need to be evaluated by your injector. I would not advise you with out an examination.  More botox could make matters worse by increasing your ptosis.

Johnson C. Lee, MD · Answer

If you are forming lines from trying to elevate your eyebrows, you can relax the muscles with botox to prevent permanent etching. However,  if this wrinkling is helping with your mild ptosis, you will risk losing this compensation if you use botox to stop the wrinkling. It is best to have an in-office examination to determine if adding botox will help you instead of making your symptoms worse. Hope this helps!Johnson C. Lee, MD Plastic Surgery

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