My eyes are distinctly 2 different sizes. Is it possible my Botox has worn off unevenly? Or is it just a coincidence and something else is wrong? My eye more closed feels heavy.
July 18, 2016
Answer: Botox wearing off unevenly Thank you for your question mlburnett. Most people enjoy the results from their Botox treatments for three to four months. And sometimes it wears off faster in one area of the face than another. Be sure to take photographs both before and after a treatment. Sometimes a patient notices a change after a treatment but when we look at her pictures before the treatment it looks the same. This is because when we notice something in the face sometimes we overlook or don't notice another thing. When the first issue is corrected, then another one becomes more noticeable. It is also important to remember that the two sides of the face are not perfect mirror images, so some asymmetry is normal and actually desirable. I recommending following up with your doctor to review your photographs and for specific recommendations. Good luck!
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July 18, 2016
Answer: Botox wearing off unevenly Thank you for your question mlburnett. Most people enjoy the results from their Botox treatments for three to four months. And sometimes it wears off faster in one area of the face than another. Be sure to take photographs both before and after a treatment. Sometimes a patient notices a change after a treatment but when we look at her pictures before the treatment it looks the same. This is because when we notice something in the face sometimes we overlook or don't notice another thing. When the first issue is corrected, then another one becomes more noticeable. It is also important to remember that the two sides of the face are not perfect mirror images, so some asymmetry is normal and actually desirable. I recommending following up with your doctor to review your photographs and for specific recommendations. Good luck!
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July 14, 2016
Answer: Many Reasons for Facial Asymmetry Great question! It's certainly possible for BOTOX to wear off at varying rates across the face. There are other possible explanations for what you're experiencing, too. As other doctors have suggested, it's possible that you're noticing an existing asymmetry now that you're paying more attention to this area of your face. BOTOX can also exacerbate asymmetries like this. It really depends on where you had the BOTOX. In any case, this change is unlikely to be permanent. If you see these changes enduring past the 3-month mark, see your injector.
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July 14, 2016
Answer: Many Reasons for Facial Asymmetry Great question! It's certainly possible for BOTOX to wear off at varying rates across the face. There are other possible explanations for what you're experiencing, too. As other doctors have suggested, it's possible that you're noticing an existing asymmetry now that you're paying more attention to this area of your face. BOTOX can also exacerbate asymmetries like this. It really depends on where you had the BOTOX. In any case, this change is unlikely to be permanent. If you see these changes enduring past the 3-month mark, see your injector.
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