I have vertical lines on my eyelids after botox. Can this be rectified?

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i got some botox on my number 11 frown lines and my crows feet, didn't notice too much difference but day 13 I noticed my eyebrows aren't arched nicely now but peak about 3/4 along away from the centres. When I raise my eyebrows up vertical creases appear and I look strange. They aren't there perfectly but only when I raise my eyebrows, I have my 2 week follow up appointment tomorrow, will be be able to rectify this?

Sam Naficy, MD, FACS · Answer

This can happen when some muscles are relaxed with Botox and others work harder to compensate for the lack of activity. It may be a simple correction and require 1-2 units on each side above the lateral eyebrow. I am glad you have a follow up appointment scheduled with your provider who will explain why this occurs.

Ava T. Shamban, MD · Answer

How did you appointment go?  Was the situation
     resolved?  If not, please post photos so we can provide you with our
     thoughts!

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Please post photos for us to be able to help.  Sometimes botox improperly injected can other areas around the areas injected to recruit and worsen wrinkles.  This is why it is very imporant to see an expert and not compromise your care for cost or distance. Best, Dr. Emer.

Mariusz Sapijaszko, MD, FRCPC · Answer

Botox is great for facial rejuvenation but sometimes, especially early on after the treatment, there can be some adjustment in the skin close to the treatment site.I would recommend that you see your doctor back and review your results.I hope that helps and best regards, Dr. Sapijaszko.

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. I am sorry to hear about your creases.  At this point your Botox should be fully working from your initial treatment. At times by paralyzing a portion of a muscle, it can create changes in the appearance of wrinkles created by the non-paralyzed muscles. It is difficult to see what is occurring without a photograph, but talk about it with your injector tomorrow and they should be able to help even out the muscle imbalance. Always seek out a board certified plastic surgeon to help answer questions and to best treat your needs

Martie Gidon, MD, FRCPC, FAAD · Answer

I always ask my patients to return two weeks after their Botox injections so I can assess their treatment to see if they require any adjustments. When you see your physician for follow-up, he will probably add a small amount of Botox to your forehead to give you a more natural look.

I have vertical lines on my eyelids after botox. Can this be rectified?

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