Why Am I Having Muscle Contractions Above Right Eyebrow 2 Months After Botox?

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I rec'd Botox for my "11" lines and forehead about 2 months ago. I have been thrilled with the results however 3 days ago I started noticing tingling in the area followed by a strange spasm or contraction above my right eye and again 2 nights ago. The 2nd time my brow stayed raised for several minutes and gradually came down. What is happening?

Ron Shelton, MD · Answer

This is an unusual finding after botox and may be unrelated to the treatment as it was two months ago. However, you should see your treating physician for an evaluation. Possibly some of the adjacent muscle areas are compensating and showing an uncontrolled activity as the treated areas can't contract. It doesn't make sense that this would occur as late as two months after treatment, though, so please have your doctor examine you.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD · Answer

If this persists, I would recommend that you see your injecting physician for an assessment of that is going on. It may be related to the botox treatment but just as likely it is unrelated. I think an examination would help.

Steven Hacker, MD · Answer

It seems highly unlikely that the spasms you are describing are related to your Botox injection two months ago. I have never seen this in over ten years of injections and suggest you follow up with your surgeon if it has not resolved.

Why Am I Having Muscle Contractions Above Right Eyebrow 2 Months After Botox?

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