Had Botox 5 days ago - it's raised my eyebrows and now pulls the skin making my hooded eyes look worse! I have a habit of opening my eyes wide because I'm self conscious about my hooded eyes. See pics at complete rest, raised a little, and then raised the way I normally do them when I'm out and about. I heard about some drops that may help - do you think those drops will help my eyelids by seeing the pics? Thanks so much!
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Thank you for your question. Botox works by blocking signals from the nerves to the muscles. The injected muscle then can no longer contract, which causes the wrinkles to relax and soften. What you are experiencing is not permanent and will resolve when the Botox wears off in 3-4 months. This...
There are several factors that may have led to her naturally better appearance. I have followed many of my younger patients through the years and seen their face change for the better with both surgical and non surgical procedure. In Kendall's case the first thing is that...
Thank you for sharing your question and photos. Yes, a small amount of Botox to the DAO (depressor anguli oris) can relax the muscle that pulls down on the corners of the mouth. Usually, a very small amount of Botox is required and results can last between 3-4 months. Once Botox is on board,...
