Eyelid drops after botox being injected? Are iopidine eye drops good solution for me? (Photo)

Hi There Thank you for your question and photograph.It is not that the dose was too high above your right brow but injected perhaps 1-2mm too low. The other possible cause of this complication is attempting a chemical browlift that seems to have worked on the left side.Iopodine is the way to go but don't worry too much - aside from the occasional silly comments from some of those around you this will be more inconvenient that anything else.Good LuckKind Regards Dr Dinesh Maini Zenith Cosmetic Clinics 

I am very sorry to hear of your misfortune.
One of the unfortunate side effects of Botox ®, or other forms of botulinum toxin into the upper third of the face is ptosis or lid droop. This is a result of the migration of Botox ® to the levator palpebrae superioris muscle, that is the muscle that is primarily responsible for upper eyelid elevation. Statistically this occurs in 5% of cases. Fortunately, this can be avoided by making the injection at least 1 cm above the orbital rim.

Rest assured, this complication is temporary and will go away when the Botox ® wears off. In the meantime, this can be treated by application of eyedrops that stimulates Muller's muscle, an accessory lid elevator, that is sympathetically innervated. One such eyedrop preparation is apraclonidine or lopidineTM. It is essential that your treating physician prescribe the appropriate eyedrops for you based on your personal medical history.

Marina,You have a lid drop so, yes, the drops should help you. People often confuse with brow drop affecting lids which this does not help but yours looks like real lid drop so eye drops should help.

Thank you for your question MarinaLove Life. 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 treatments is droopy eyelids. This can be treated with apraclonidine (iopidine) 0.5% ophthalmic solution 2-3 drops to the affected eye 2-3 times per day. It usually resolves in 1-2 weeks. Please consult with a doctor for specific recommendations. Good luck!

You are having a clear eyelid ptosis. Thankfully, this effect only lasts about 2-3 months (max 3-4 months). There is an eyedrop that your doctor can write you for that will help readjust things to help your eyes look symmetrical and less dropped. Make sure to let your doctor know. This can occur if botox is injected close to the orbital rim. Sometimes a bit of it can diffuse down and drop the eyelid. 

Thank you for your question, and for submitting your photo.  I'm sorry to hear that you're experiencing complications from your recent Botox treatment.  Based on your photo, you appear to be experiencing eyelid ptosis - this occurs when Botox drifts into the muscles that control the eyelid, resulting in inability to open the eye on that side.  The effects of Botox typically last 3-4 months, and you should start to notice gradual improvement in several weeks.  Iopidine (apraclonidine) eye drops can help lift the eyelid by a few millimeters, but will not provide full correction for most patients.  I would recommend following-up with your doctor to discuss your concerns.  Best of luck.