Botched Botox. Droopy forehead, eyebrows and eyelids Will my eye brows/forehead go back up to their original state?

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I had 20 units Botox done 40 days ago. 2 high on forehead,3 along brow each side, 1 in middle of brow. 2 each side low on nose. my eye lids were swollen with tingling, burning and itching. my eye brows and forehead drooped. The injection site in the middle of my bows swelled and it looked like liquid was under my forehead. Iced it, went down. But forehead looks droopy and especially in between my eye brows. I’m still dealing with burning, itching and heavyness droopyness and I’m on day 40.

John Tang, MD · Answer

I am sorry that you had a such a bad result and experience with your Botox.  The droopiness caused by the Botox should improve in the next 2-3 months since Botox usually last 3-4 months.  The burning and itchiness are unusual symptoms of Botox and would require a more formal evaluation to see if there is a nerve injury or other type of injury and if so, it may require a different type of treatment.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Botox results last up to 3-4 months and can be softened with venus legacy and thermage treatments. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a cosmetic dermatologist. Best, Dr. Emer

Marco Carmona, MD · Answer

Hi 
Sorry to hear that. The effect of Botox lasts only 4 months approximately. I would recommend you to see your doctor again and let him know about the itching because 20 units spread on all these areas is not a lot and you shouldn’t be experiencing itching, especially not after 40 days.
All the best
Dr Marco Carmona MD

Jonathan Kulbersh, MD · Answer

I'm sorry you're unhappy with your Botox results. The good news is Botox results aren't permanent. They will resolve in 3-4 months. Hope this helps.

Christopher J. Davidson, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question and so sorry to read of your complications.  20 units of Botox in all of the areas noted is quite a low dose and you are noting some reactions that are not common such as burning and itching.  The effectiveness of your Botox treatment will be gone in 3-4 months.  That being said, my advice is to return to your injector for an evaluation of your result and to discuss your symptoms.  Good luck.

Botched Botox. Droopy forehead, eyebrows and eyelids Will my eye brows/forehead go back up to their original state?

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Botched Botox. Droopy forehead, eyebrows and eyelids Will my eye brows/forehead go back up to their original state?

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Answer: Unhappy with Botox? Results resolve in 3-4 months

Answer: Unhappy with Botox? Results resolve in 3-4 months

Answer: 20 units

Answer: 20 units

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