Permanent Ptosis Following Botox? (photo)

Botox is temporary and doesn't cause ptosis of the muscles. It's injected into the musculature and is intended to relax the area for 3-4 months. It's possible you are just noticing things you hadn't in the past. As you know, we all experience a multitude of changes to our faces and bodies, with every passing day.

Botox will not cause permanent ptosis because the Botox itself is temporary. There may be another issue causing your ptosis, and an exam with a specialist would be necessary to determine whether there is another condition causing your issue. I hope this helps, and I wish you the best of luck.

Botox is temporary. Because of this, any associated side effects are temporary as well. In general, the side effects of Botox may include the following:

1) Light bruising
2) Swelling
3) Temporary ptosis

I would recommend speaking with a board certified oculoplastic surgeon if you are concerned about ptosis. There may be another issue that needs attention. I hope this helps, and good luck.

Hi Anon.  Botox does not cause permanent ptosis because the effects of Botox are not permanent.  It does appear that you have some heaviness in the left lid, but if this area looks like this all the time, it is just part of who you are.  Botox can make it better or worse, but it cannot permanently change your look.  

If the condition came on suddently, then you may want to check with a neurologist.  Otherwise, we would actually suggest using a Botox browlift to help with the issue.  

My guess is that you have natural asymmetry of your brow position. As you age, this may become more obvious. For patients with any hint of brow ptosis, I tpically treat the 'brow depressor' muscles with Botox (glabella and lateral orbicularis muscles) and leave the frontalis muscles alone (brow elevators).