Why is my face so swollen after Botox and Fillers 2 weeks later?

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I had Botox on my forehead and in between my eyes 2 weeks ago. I also had filler injected on each side of my mouth to lift it a little and had my lips injected. Why is my face swollen and my eyelids are down over my eyes! I did go back to the doctor and she injected a little Botox under my brow to raise the skin back up over my eye, it has barley moved! How long is this going to last ? I look so bad!!

Nana N. Mizuguchi, MD, FACS · Answer

You may have residual edema in the lips but this usually resolves at 1-2 weeks.  The eyelids being lower is a result of either the dose, placement or migration of the Botox.  Depending on these three things, is the length of time the relaxation remains.

Michele S. Green, MD · Answer

Botox and Fillers can make you look incredible.  Unfortunately it sounds like you are having a terrible experience.  If in another two weeks the reaction has not resolved I would consult a board certified dermatologist with a  great deal of experience in Botox and injections to help correct the problem.

Why is my face so swollen after Botox and Fillers 2 weeks later?

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