I received 30 units of Botox a week ago. Ptosis set in 4 days later with progressive worsening to this 3 days after initial set in. I have received drops from my plastic surgeon to try to improve the symptoms. What should I expect for timeline with the extent of my ptosis. Thank you.
Answer: Ptosis from Botox injections 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.
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Answer: Eye drooping after Botox 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.
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Answer: Eye drooping after Botox 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.
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May 18, 2017
Answer: Drooping Eyelid/Psosis after Botox/Xeomin/Dysport--Add Venus Legacy or thermage 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
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Answer: Drooping Eyelid/Psosis after Botox/Xeomin/Dysport--Add Venus Legacy or thermage 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
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May 27, 2017
Answer: Droopy eyelids safter Botox 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!
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May 27, 2017
Answer: Droopy eyelids safter Botox 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!
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May 22, 2017
Answer: Ptosis 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.
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May 22, 2017
Answer: Ptosis 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.
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