Drooping eyelids from Botox treating blepharospasm. Is it permanent? (Photo)

Drooping of eyelids after Botox is NOT permanent, since Botox is NOT permanent.  With time, the effect goes away.  Temporary treatments can be given in the form of eye drops for patients who are good candidates.  Be sure to speak with your PS about the and hopefully within a couple of weeks, things will get better.

Thank you for your question and photograph, and I am sorry to see your drooping eyelid.  Eyelid ptosis, or sagging, is a possible side effect of Botox administration in or around the central eyelid region.  As with all Botox treatments, the effects are temporary but there are eyedrops that can be prescribed to you that will improve your eye opening until the Botox has worn off.  With any recurrent blepharospasm, a different pattern of injection may be of benefit to avoid this in the future.  Hang in there!

Blepharospasm was the first FDA approved use for Botox. Botox works by blocking the connection between the nerve and the muscle, and relaxes the muscle around the eye so that the eye can open. Judging by your narrative, some of the Botox has migrated to muscle that opens the eyelid. Since your description states that you noticed it two days after injection, it is likely that the effects will take three months to wear off. When the onset is slower, it tends to wear off faster. There are drops that may help with the appearance, but unfortunately, they are partially effective at best. It will not last forever, but it will seem that way for a while. Hang in there, it will completely resolve with time.

Thank you for your question. Sorry to hear of this unfortunate circumstance, definitely notify your injector. This is not permanent and will resolve in approx. 3 months. All the best, 

So sorry you're experiencing this complication of botox injections. Unfortunately it is a known risk, even in the most experienced hands. The most important thing to know is that it is NOT permanent. It will fully resolve once the botox wears off. There is a prescription eye drop which can help in the meantime. I recommend speaking to your Neurologist about it. I wish you the best!