Is it possible to treat an overactive eye muscle with Botox? Or any other way to balance eye shape in this case? (Photo)

September 17, 2018
Asked By:justkeepsmiling in Denver, CO

The muscles around my right eye tend to tighten much harder than my left, resulting in a bag look under my eye & surrounding. Also making the right eye appear smaller. I try to relax it but its just a stubborn/tense eye muscle lol. I'm wondering if Botox could be used, reducing the muscle size and bring my eyes into more symmetry?? I've never tried any injections, and wondering if its possible for this specific muscle without losing the ability to close my eye normally. Thank you for any advice!

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September 24, 2018

Answer: Eye muscle botox

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September 24, 2018

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September 20, 2018

Answer: Treating Overactive Eye Muscles With Botox

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September 20, 2018

Answer: Treating Overactive Eye Muscles With Botox

Michael A. Zadeh, MD, FACSBoard Certified General Surgeon
September 20, 2018

Answer: Botox/Xeomin/Dysport Results--Lasts 3-4 months in new areas of treatment

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
September 20, 2018

Answer: Botox/Xeomin/Dysport Results--Lasts 3-4 months in new areas of treatment

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology

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September 19, 2018

Answer: The upper eyelid issue is actually caused by muscle under action in the left upper eyelid.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
September 19, 2018

Answer: The upper eyelid issue is actually caused by muscle under action in the left upper eyelid.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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October 23, 2018

Answer: Botox can be injected into these areas to create a softer look.

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Answer: Botox can be injected into these areas to create a softer look.

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