I pressed on my forehead after getting Botox injections. Does this increase my chance for droopy eyes?

If you pressed or heavily massaged your Botox within 4 weeks of your injection, this could increase your risks of Botox migration. Most likely, you'll be fine, but check with your injector.Good luck, Dr. ALDO 

After Botox it is recommended that little pressure be applied to the treated area for 24 hours and that you remain upright for several hours after injection.  If you are concerned with your results you should return to your treating physician for assessment.  Best, Dr. Green

You can not undo it, but for the future- no pressure or even touching the injection area x 2hrs after the injection, since it may shift the migration in the wrong direction and sometimes cause a droopy eye. Good luck.

There is some theory that  pressing on the injection areas shortly after treatment does increase the risk of migration. However, the forehead is a low risk area of causing a lid 'droop' following treatment. I would suspect you will be just fine. However, always a good idea to follow up with your treating physician if you have any concerns. 

Hello, 
If is better not to touch your forehead right after Botox injection.  Pressure should be applied directly to the bleeding after injection spot. If you massage points of infection down or torwards the eyes,  there are a possibility of complications like dropping the eyelids. 

It is very unlikely for you to be able to cause any ill effects after Botox injections. It is up to your doctor to place the injections correctly -- and not your fault if you "pressed on some." Just make sure you choose an injector who is  board-certified, fellowship trained Oculofacial Plastic Surgeon or other doctor who specializes in cosmetic facial injections and facial plastic surgery, especially if you need to have "droopy eyes" evaluated. Avoid non-doctors, nurses, "specials," and choosing the providers with the lowest prices -- that way you give yourself the best chance to have an expert outcome.
Damon B. Chandler, MD
Harvard-Penn Trained Oculofacial Plastic Surgeon

I don't think you have anything to worry about. Doctors routinely press on a spot which may bleed and nothing bad happens.Good luck from New York City

Thank you for your question. In general, it is not recommended putting pressure or rubbing the area for four hours after Botox injections and to wait 24 hours before other treatments like a facial. If pressure was applied lightly and just for a short period of time, the chance of Botox diffusing and causing a droop is minimal. Botox takes up to two weeks for full expect. I recommend following up with your injector if necessary. All the best, Dr. Michon

In general, I don't recommend this, but if a site starts to bleed during injections then yes its okay typically.  Excessive pressure may move the botulinum toxin (Xeomin, Botox, Dysport) away from the intended site just like a bruise can do the same.  Once a couple of weeks go by you should not need to worry as the maximal effect of the botulinum will have taken place.  I don't restrict activities for my patients/clients after wrinkle blockers even on the same day.  Best regards and contact your injector if you have further concerns.

Hi etgny,
The question of droopy eyes is more a matter of point of injection and quantity injected. However, if you had pressed on it within 4 hours after injection, there might be a chance that the intended effects won't be achieved. 
I hope this helps,
Justin Harper, M.D.