35 yr old / 4th time receiving botox injections/ 20 forehead/glabella /10 across crows feet. Day 4 post botox and my left upper eyelid, and to a lesser extent, my right upper eyelid is very swollen and red, causing much pain, discomfort and making it difficult to close/open my eye (ptosis). Blinking feels like there is sand underneath my eyelid scratching my eye. My tear duct seems to be affected, it is visible (large white dot) and not producing tears, causing dry eyes. Thank you so much.
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May 15, 2019
Answer: Not a typical side effect of Botox injections
Based on your description it sounds more likely that you were dosed incorrectly for your treatments. Botox results fade gradually over three to four months with proper dosing. I encourage you to visit an experienced injector for your treatment with proven results.
The horizonal crease above your central upper lip cane be softened by treating the LLSAN muscle. However, this may result in some central lip depression which would need to be considered prior to treatment.
Thank you for your question. If your masseter is responsible for the increased volume in your cheeks, then injecting Botox into this area will slim your face. However, there are other causes of chubby cheeks and a man-shape of the jaw and underlying adipose tissue that can be addressed with skin...
