Brows ache after Botox. Is that normal? (Photo)

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This my first time getting Botox and my last. I lost my natural arch but not only that when i but pressure on them they feel sore as if they are bruised. Is this normal due to the paralysis? Will my beautiful brow arch come back or will my muscle continue to be weak due to it not working for so long?

Eric Seiger, DO · Answer

You don’t say how long ago your injections were, but in general pain and a loss of your natural “arch” is not unusual. The pain should leave in a few days, but the arch may take a few months to come back.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

The tenderness can be typical and will resolve. Botox results gradually resolve in 3-4 months and then your arch will go back to normal. In the mean time, venus legacy treatments can give improvement. Best, Dr. Emer

Jonathan Kulbersh, MD · Answer

Some tenderness can be typical and it can take up to 2 weeks for final results. If you're unhappy with your final results, Botox results gradually resolve over 3-4 months. You will regain your eyebrow arch as results resolve. Hope this helps.

Nirmal Nathan, MD · Answer

Dear chrissa2009,Your brows can drop if your forehead was overinjected or too close to your eyebrows. There is a nerve at the medial eyebrow that irritated (from a deep injection - not indicated) can produce an achy, bruised feeling. These symptoms should get better over time.I would not let one bad experience discourage you from Botox. Make sure you are going to a qualified injector, such as a board certified plastic surgeon. An intimate knowledge and experience of facial anatomy is necessary to get the best results with Botox and to have a pleasant experience. Good luck.Nirmal R. Nathan, M.D.Certified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic Surgeons

George Papanicolaou, MD · Answer

Hi there,
There can be minor aches and soreness around the areas injected with botox. Depending on how many units were used would help answer the question more appropriately. After botox injection, the forehead can feel sore and even heavy for a few days. This is normal. Relaxation of the eyebrow arch can also be a result of the treatment. If you prefer to keep it, you can get less injected on the next treatment. You should see the final result at the two week mark.

Melvin Elson, MD · Answer

You dont say how long ago the injection was but some soreness for a day or so is not unusual. your appearance will return to completely what it was prior to the injection but it may take a few months

Nicholas Gentry, MD · Answer

this is pretty typical for a mild ache but usually only lasts a few days. Botox will wear off in 3-4 months. It looks to be that they may have over treated your procerus and corrugator. I also use 2 units at the outside edge of the brow to arch/lift it some

Alain Michon, MD · Answer

After any injections some discomfort is expected and can be the result of a small bruise. It will resolve within days. Applying some arnica cream may help. As for your arch, it will slowly come back to normal as the Botox wear off. Botox typically last 3 to 4 months on average. This can be avoided in the future by changing the placement of the Botox. I hope this help. All the best, Dr.Michon

Darab Hormozi, MD · Answer

the tenderness could be small bruise at the site of injection. It will resolve with time. The arching eyebrows will go back to initial position after 3-4 months.

Anteneh Roba, MD · Answer

The brow arching will resolve in a month or so. It can take up to 3 to 4 month to resolve in some cases. The brow aching is usually not reported as a side effect of Botox injection, although theoretically it can happen.

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