When can I expect improvement in ptosis-related Botox? (Photo)

Typically the effects of Botox lasts 3-4 months. It gradually wears off so you may see some improvement in 4-6 weeks. Iopidine drops will help but the effects are temporary. Unfortunately there is no reversal, but in time you will have a normal appearance.

Hello,As the panel members suggested, the eye drops will help strengthen the muscle needed to counteract the relaxation/drooping.  Besides this intervention, only time will offer improvement.  However, this condition usually improves/resolves sooner than the average 3 month duration.  Although this negative side effect may occur even with the best injectors, a meticulous technique, and following after care instructions (no exercise, no rubbing etc for 4 hours post treatment), should make this  an uncommon side effect.  

Iopidine drops can give temporary improvement. It can take 3-4 months for Botox results to resolve. In the mean time, venus legacy and thermage treatments can give improvement. I recommend following up with a cosmetic dermatologist. Best, Dr. Emer

Thank you for your question asweganj. I am sorry to hear about your situation. Botox
is a purified protein used to address wrinkles associated with facial
expression. A rare side effect of Botox is droopy eyelids. This is temporary and treatable. It is treated with apraclonidine 0.5% ophthalmic solution 2-3 drops per affected eye 2-3 times per day. Depending on the severity it will resolve as quickly as 2-3 weeks after the treatment to as long as 3-4 months after the treatment. Please consult with a doctor for specific recommendations. Good luck!

This is very unfortunate, however it should last less than a month.  Iopidine eye drops will take a few days to reach maximum effect but they can help improve things a bit.
Sometimes it helps to "exercise" the eye, ie. covering the unaffected eye and practice opening the affected eye very widely several times a day.  This is sometimes done to help things resolve more quickly.
Ultimately, time will resolve your condition even if nothing is done.  I would recommend fewer units of Botox in the future as one way to help avoid this again.  

Unfortunately this is a complication that can happen occasionally from botox.  The eye drops that you have been prescribed will help and often times help the botox to wear off a little sooner. The ptosis will gradually improve and by three months the botox will have worn off. 

Ptosis from Botox injection usually responds some to Iopidine eye drops so be sure that is what you have.  the side effect can last up to 3 months but does gradually disappear. 

Thank you for your question and for submitting your photo.  I'm very sorry to hear that you are experiencing eyelid ptosis after your Botox treatment.  Eyelid ptosis is a rare complication of Botox injections that occurs when Botox injected between the eyebrows drifts and affects the muscles that raise the upper eyelid.  This is most often due to improper injection placement by novice injectors.
Unfortunately, the only true cure for ptosis is to wait for the effects of Botox to gradually wear off - in most cases this can take up to 6-8 weeks, though it can persist longer in some patients.  Iopidine eye drops are a temporary fix - they work by activating an another muscle that can raise the upper eyelid by a few millimeters.  As the Botox wears off, you should see your eyelid position return to normal.  I would recommend following up with your plastic surgeon to discuss your concerns.  I hope you feel better soon! 

Ptosis is a rare complication but it does happen, most often to more inexperienced injectors. I'm so sorry to say that from your photo yours appears to be very significant. While I'd love to tell you this will clear quickly I think you are looking at probably 3 months of having this. Though it will begin to lessen over time. The drops are temporary and I'd really suggest not overusing them as they too have side effects. I'm so sorry. Your Botox was clearly placed incorrectly and/or way too much was used in the incorrect spot. "This answer has been solicited without seeing this patient and cannot be held as true medical advice, but only opinion. Seek in-person treatment with a trained medical professional for appropriate care."