Can a doctor explain why my one eyebrow won't raise normally after botox? (Photos)

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I got botox in my forehead and gabella, but now, as you can see in the pic, the beginnkng part of my right eye brow isn't raising as much. The right brow muscle also seems more contracted/bulky to the touch even tho it can't actually squeeze it tight to frown. This has never happened when I only got my gabella region done. I'm wondering if the botox wasnt injected well and cause my right forehead muscle to not be able to pull up. Is there a way to fix/prevent this?

Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question. Your face is naturally asymmetrical as there is no such thing as a symmetrical face. How long ago did you receive the injections? Although the effects of Botox are immediate, some patients may need a slightly longer period for the Botox to take effect. Please find comfort knowing that the Botox injections wear off within 3-4 months. I suggest that you move forward and consult with a board certified facial plastic surgeon.

Best wishes,

Monika Soni, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. There is always a chance for asymmetry when the glabella and the forehead are injected. This can be corrected by having the left side injected with a small amount of Botox. Your injector can place the injections a little higher on the forehead next time, as this may help with your brow position. No matter what your Botox will wear off in 3-4 months and you will be back to normal. Best of Luck!

Hardik Soni, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. There is always a chance for asymmetry when the gabella and the forehead are injected. This can be corrected by having the left side injected with a small amount of Botox. Your injector can place the injections a little higher on the forehead next time, as this may help with your brow position. No matter what your Botox will wear off in 3-4 months and you will be back to normal. Best of Luck!

Julie Edween, DO · Answer

Neurotoxins such as Botox is placed within targeted muscles of the face to relax them.  It appears that reason the middle portion of your right brow does not raise due to the the muscles that were injected.  Follow up with your injector so touch up corrections can be made to improve the symmetry between the brows.  Best of luck!
Dr. Edween

Sheryl D. Clark, MD, FAAD · Answer

Dear Veralina48:
In a way, you already answered your own question: it never happened when you only had the glabella injected, but this time, you had the forehead injected as well. The medial portion of your right brow is dropped subtly because the frontalis muscle, which raises the brows, is now relaxed. If you want to prevent this, the frontalis must be injected in. Dry small amounts very high or not at all.
You also, by the way, have a quizzical brow on your right side. This can be corrected with 2 units to your right lateral frontalis.
Please see the video for an in-depth explanation.
   All the best,   Dr. Clark

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