I had multiple forehead and crows feet Botox injections done 5 days ago as a booster from my first round 5 months ago. It appears he over-corrected as my right brow is now drooping so badly that I don't even really have an eyelid anymore. He says there is nothing he can do, that I will just need to wait it out. Is tthis true? If so, how long will it look this bad? Quite frankly, I'd rather have a wrinkled forehead than no eyelids. Appreciate any suggestions you may have.
October 6, 2015
Answer: Severely Drooping Brow After Botox. Any suggestions? First off, you don't have eyelid ptosis so don't let anyone prescribe drops for you. You do have a brow droop. It appears that your glabella injections might have actually been placed in the frontalis muscle and caused the inner part of the eyebrow to droop. This is a common error. It also causes the brows to look severe and almost vertically positioned. I recommend that you allow your Botox to wear off. If this is a one off event that happened with a physician injector that you trust then I wouldn't worry much about it. If this is a new injector or an inexperienced injector or a repeat problem, please seek a second opinion. I hope this information is helpful for you.Stephen Weber MD, FACSDenver Facial Plastic Surgeon
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October 6, 2015
Answer: Severely Drooping Brow After Botox. Any suggestions? First off, you don't have eyelid ptosis so don't let anyone prescribe drops for you. You do have a brow droop. It appears that your glabella injections might have actually been placed in the frontalis muscle and caused the inner part of the eyebrow to droop. This is a common error. It also causes the brows to look severe and almost vertically positioned. I recommend that you allow your Botox to wear off. If this is a one off event that happened with a physician injector that you trust then I wouldn't worry much about it. If this is a new injector or an inexperienced injector or a repeat problem, please seek a second opinion. I hope this information is helpful for you.Stephen Weber MD, FACSDenver Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Answer: Botox and brow droop Thank you for the photos. I am sorry to hear you have a brow droop. This is a result from too much botox placed in the frontallis (forehead) muscle. The good thing is it will wear off in 2 to 3 months and should go back to the way it was before injections. If you did not treat the corrugator or lateral orbicularis, you could possibly get some relief if you treat these areas. I would consult with an experienced injector to discuss possible ways to correct the issue.
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Answer: Botox and brow droop Thank you for the photos. I am sorry to hear you have a brow droop. This is a result from too much botox placed in the frontallis (forehead) muscle. The good thing is it will wear off in 2 to 3 months and should go back to the way it was before injections. If you did not treat the corrugator or lateral orbicularis, you could possibly get some relief if you treat these areas. I would consult with an experienced injector to discuss possible ways to correct the issue.
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