I had 24 units of botox for the first time 5 days ago (forehead/crow's feet). The forehead feels very heavy and there are now extra 'folds' in the creases of the lid. Can this be fixed with more botox or should I wait 3-4 months? Does the heaviness go away?
Answer: Lid folds after Botox Botox didn't cause the lid folds, you had them prior to the Botox. The problem is that you were raising your eyebrows slightly and this was preventing you from seeing the excess skin in the upper lids. After Botox, you couldn't raise your brows and the excess skin is now visible. Glabellar Botox can relax the muscles that pull the brows inward / downward, but I'd be surprised if it helps lift the brows or makes the lids look better. If you have very little to no motion in the forehead right now, I'd recommend letting the Botox wear off and getting a lower dose higher in the forehead in the future to prevent complete lack of motion. You could also consider an upper blepharoplasty (easy to perform in the office) to get rid of the excess skin in the upper lids.Andrew Campbell, M.D.Facial Rejuvenation SpecialistQuintessa Aesthetic Centers
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Answer: Lid folds after Botox Botox didn't cause the lid folds, you had them prior to the Botox. The problem is that you were raising your eyebrows slightly and this was preventing you from seeing the excess skin in the upper lids. After Botox, you couldn't raise your brows and the excess skin is now visible. Glabellar Botox can relax the muscles that pull the brows inward / downward, but I'd be surprised if it helps lift the brows or makes the lids look better. If you have very little to no motion in the forehead right now, I'd recommend letting the Botox wear off and getting a lower dose higher in the forehead in the future to prevent complete lack of motion. You could also consider an upper blepharoplasty (easy to perform in the office) to get rid of the excess skin in the upper lids.Andrew Campbell, M.D.Facial Rejuvenation SpecialistQuintessa Aesthetic Centers
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September 29, 2016
Answer: Botox results You mention having the forehead and crows feet done, but what about the glabella region ( the muscle complex in between the brows)? This group functions to pull down and inward. If the forehead muscles are relaxed and the glabella is not treated it can 'take over'. Additional units of Botox in the Glabellar group and in the depressor supercilli muscles can alleviate this appearance.
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September 29, 2016
Answer: Botox results You mention having the forehead and crows feet done, but what about the glabella region ( the muscle complex in between the brows)? This group functions to pull down and inward. If the forehead muscles are relaxed and the glabella is not treated it can 'take over'. Additional units of Botox in the Glabellar group and in the depressor supercilli muscles can alleviate this appearance.
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September 28, 2016
Answer: Brow ptosis Botox takes a full two weeks to kick in. It is best to return to your provider and get an assessment at that time. The forehead muscle is your brow elevator so too much botox or improper placement in this area can lead to brow droop.
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September 28, 2016
Answer: Brow ptosis Botox takes a full two weeks to kick in. It is best to return to your provider and get an assessment at that time. The forehead muscle is your brow elevator so too much botox or improper placement in this area can lead to brow droop.
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September 28, 2016
Answer: Botox It typically takes 7-10 days to see the full effects of Botox. Depending upon the areas that you had treated, especially if you had the entire forehead treated, there can be some heaviness of the eyebrows. If you are still concerned with the way you look after the 10 day period, I would make an appointment to speak with the doctor who performed the injection.
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September 28, 2016
Answer: Botox It typically takes 7-10 days to see the full effects of Botox. Depending upon the areas that you had treated, especially if you had the entire forehead treated, there can be some heaviness of the eyebrows. If you are still concerned with the way you look after the 10 day period, I would make an appointment to speak with the doctor who performed the injection.
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Answer: Extra folds in eyebrow/eyelid after botox? Hello, and thanks for your question and photo. I'm sorry you did not get the result you had hoped for. What happened is that due to the dosing and technique used, your brow has dropped, resulting in the lines you are seeing. The good news is that this should slowly but steadily improve over the next few months. In order to determine the best treatment plan for you, I recommend an in-person consultation with an expert. Best of luck, Dr. Frucht.
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Answer: Extra folds in eyebrow/eyelid after botox? Hello, and thanks for your question and photo. I'm sorry you did not get the result you had hoped for. What happened is that due to the dosing and technique used, your brow has dropped, resulting in the lines you are seeing. The good news is that this should slowly but steadily improve over the next few months. In order to determine the best treatment plan for you, I recommend an in-person consultation with an expert. Best of luck, Dr. Frucht.
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