I Botox on my forehead about 15 days ago, my eyes look inexpressive and lifeless... is this normal?

Thanks for your question. the effects of BOTOX around the eyes is very dependent on the locations and amounts of BOTOX used. I would definitely recommend going back to your provider and letting them know what bothers you. If your confident to stay with that injector, make a plan for the next treatment that will help you feel better about your outcome. It is never a bad idea to get a second opinion from an experienced injector. I hope that helps

Thanks for your question, As we know, botox weakens muscles. If too much is placed in undesired areas, the results can be what you're describing. I would recommend seeing your injection and double checking that they're an experienced physician who normally performs these treatments. If upon checking, your unsure of credentials, I recommend seeing someone else- occasionally, more botox placed in specific areas can improve the appearance of things. These are expert procedures that need to be performed by experienced injectors only. Hope this helps and God Bless!Dr. Robb Jr. 

Thank you for your question although it is different to answer without photos. That said, your description of outcome doesn't sound like a typical consequence and I recommend you see your injector back if she or he is a board-certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon. This may have to do with placement and may possibly be improved through a touch-up. Best wishes!

This is difficult to answer without pictures, but from your description, this doesn't sound typical. However, it may be due to placement. A touch-up may give improvement. Hope this helps.

Thank you for your question about botox.  Botox does not start working for at least 10-14 days post treatment.  However, the benefits should last 3-4 months.  The amount of units needed differs from person to person.  I would recommend following up with your provider to make sure you do not need any touch ups.   It is difficult to know for sure what you may benefit from without an in person consultation.      
To be sure, see two or more experienced, licensed and board-certified providers in your area for a complete evaluation to make sure you are a good candidate and that it is safe for you to have treatment. I hope this helps.

Spiritless eyes is very disconcerting, but without a picture, I am not sure exactly what effect you are trying to describe with inexpensive, lifeless and spiritless. . You should definitely contact your Botox provider and let them know about your concerns. In rare cases, Botox administered in the brow area can spread to adjacent muscles and cause something called Ptosis, which looks like a droopy eyelid. Botox can also cause the brow muscles to push down onto the eyelid space, causing the eyelids to look heavy. These side effects are rare, and  dissipate as the Botox wears off.

Your concern is real ! If the forhead muscles are completely paralyzed with Botox or Dysport there will be absolutely no movement to the brow which will give a "dead" expression to the eyes. This is why it is important not to give doses so high that that would happen and also it is best to avoid injecting the lower 1/4 of the forhead so some brow elevation can still occur. It's best to seek out experienced professionals. Good luck.

Thank you for your question astridis. I understand your concern. Botox is a purified protein used to address wrinkles associated with facial expression. When injected into the skin Botox will relax the muscles and smoothen out the overlying wrinkles. The most common areas of treatment are in the upper face. These include the horizontal lines seen on the upper forehead when one raises the brows, the vertical lines seen between the brows when one frowns (frown lines), and the crow's feet seen around the eyes when one smiles.It is difficult to make an assessment without a formal exam in the office where I can view the skin in multiple angles and observe wrinkles formed with facial expression. However, I hope the information provided here is useful.The pivotal studies used 20 units of Botox in the forehead area above the brows to address the horizontal lines seen when one raises the brows. These studies demonstrated that the peak results are seen 14 days after the treatment and most people enjoy their results for 3-4 months. At that point, a maintenance treatment is recommended. While some people start to see results as early as the next day, it can take two weeks for full results so patience is important. We have our patients return two weeks after their treatment to assess their results via photographs. At that time additional units may be added if necessary.The pivotal studies for the horizontal lines on the upper forehead were published many years after doctors had been using Botox. In these studies, 20 units of Botox were used to treat this area. However, in my experience I find that anywhere from 10 to 20 units works well in this area. For patients with narrow foreheads a lower dose may be used and those with a broad forehead generally require higher doses. I have also found that the full results in this area are seen by two weeks. Therefore, we have our patients return two weeks after their treatment to assess the results via photographs. At that point additional units may be used if further enhancement is desired.When patients present with concerns about specific wrinkles in the upper face such as the frown lines, I always assess and usually treat the other wrinkles in the upper face including the horizontal forehead wrinkles and crow’s feet. The reason is to maintain a harmonious and natural balance to the appearance of the upper face. The muscles in the glabella which are responsible for the formation of the frown lines serve to pull down on the inner brows when a person frowns. Similarly, the muscles around the eyes which are responsible for the formation of the crow’s feet seen when smiling (orbicularis oculi) are also responsible for pulling down on the brows, but in this case the outer brows. On the other hand, the muscle in the upper forehead which is responsible for the formation of the horizontal forehead wrinkles when a person raises the brows (frontalis) serves to pull the brows upward. If one of these muscles is relaxed with Botox and the others are not, the other muscles will still be active. This will lead to an unbalanced and unnatural appearance of the upper face where the brow can be elevated, depressed, or uneven in shape or position. Therefore, I recommend that my patients take a global approach to the upper face when receiving Botox treatments and treat all three of these areas. Sometimes bunny lines on the bridge of the nose are also treated.With any injection, there are risks such as pain, bleeding, bruising, redness, swelling, tenderness, and infection. We take special precautions to minimize these risks such as using a painless technique. We also treat bruises with a laser as early as the next day. Bruises usually resolve within two weeks if untreated. After a laser treatment bruises usually resolve in 1-3 days, but may still take two weeks for full resolution. In addition to these risks, with Botox there is also a risk that the product spreads or diffuses to nearby structures. Spread to nearby muscles can lead to side effects such as the temporary appearance of droopy eyelids or a temporary asymmetric smile.After a Botox treatment, I recommend that my patients avoid heat exposure, alcohol consumption, and strenuous exercise for 24 hours and not lie down flat for four hours. This is because all of these activities may possibly lead to the movement of the product and consequent side effects such as droopy eyelids as described above. Although there have been no definitive studies shown that these actually occur and some physicians do not provide such aftercare instructions, in the absence of data I err on the side of caution and recommend that my patients avoid such activities.Please consult with a doctor for specific recommendations. Good luck!