I had Botox for crows feet 6 months ago. After the injections I developed a eye bag under one of my eyes that has yet to go away. I have photos from that morning with no eye bag so I feel certain it was the Botox that caused it. Upon recommendations I have tried various lymphatic drainage options, taking antihistamines, ice rollers, but nothing seems to be working. I was hopeful it would go away after the Botox wore off but no luck. Any thoughts are appreciated!
December 17, 2022
Answer: What can I do to remove eye bag that was caused by Botox? We can see the puffiness under your left eye with smiling, but an examination would be necessary to determine the cause. After 24 years of injecting BTX, we have not seen any "permanent" unwanted sequelae that did not completely go away in 4 months post injection. My dear, you are a bit of a diagnostic dilemma. Consider calling Allergan (Abvie), the manufacturer, to report your "adverse event", and ask for guidance and referral to a local reputable facial plastic surgeon, or oculoplastic surgeon. Hope this helps! Dr Joseph
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December 17, 2022
Answer: What can I do to remove eye bag that was caused by Botox? We can see the puffiness under your left eye with smiling, but an examination would be necessary to determine the cause. After 24 years of injecting BTX, we have not seen any "permanent" unwanted sequelae that did not completely go away in 4 months post injection. My dear, you are a bit of a diagnostic dilemma. Consider calling Allergan (Abvie), the manufacturer, to report your "adverse event", and ask for guidance and referral to a local reputable facial plastic surgeon, or oculoplastic surgeon. Hope this helps! Dr Joseph
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January 31, 2023
Answer: Botox and oedema Hello and thank you for your question. A face to face consult and examination is always best however in this scenario it could still take a little while for the botox effects to wear off causing the under eye swelling.Give it to 9 months and reassess but if it is caused by botox it will settle. Please always seek treatment from a trained medical professional for any cosmetic treatment. Best wishes
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January 31, 2023
Answer: Botox and oedema Hello and thank you for your question. A face to face consult and examination is always best however in this scenario it could still take a little while for the botox effects to wear off causing the under eye swelling.Give it to 9 months and reassess but if it is caused by botox it will settle. Please always seek treatment from a trained medical professional for any cosmetic treatment. Best wishes
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