Hi, I'm a 42 y.o woman who works on screen and in fashion. I've had Botox 6 times over 10 years just on my forehead in btwn eyes. I have not had Btx in 1 year. Over that time I've developed a fat pouch. It's worse in the morning. No amount of cold Presses make it go away. Is this something I need sugerically removed or is it a sign of a medical issue? It's only happening on the inner corner and not the whole eye lid. Is that normal? No one else in my family has this. What are my options?
May 12, 2017
Answer: Upper blepharoplasty or endoscopic brow lift As it's been a year since your last Botox treatment, it will not be the Botox that is causing this effect at the moment, as the Botox wears off over the course of 3-6 months. The substance will have completely dissipated and dissolved by now. It is true that Botox can cause a hooded appearance, as the muscle holding up the brows is no longer able to do so. However, in your case I believe this is due to natural ageing...you could try compensatory Botox which is injected in different areas to elevate the eyebrows and give a slight lift. Another option would be an upper Blepharoplasty to remove the excess skin on the upper eyelid or a brow lift.
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May 12, 2017
Answer: Upper blepharoplasty or endoscopic brow lift As it's been a year since your last Botox treatment, it will not be the Botox that is causing this effect at the moment, as the Botox wears off over the course of 3-6 months. The substance will have completely dissipated and dissolved by now. It is true that Botox can cause a hooded appearance, as the muscle holding up the brows is no longer able to do so. However, in your case I believe this is due to natural ageing...you could try compensatory Botox which is injected in different areas to elevate the eyebrows and give a slight lift. Another option would be an upper Blepharoplasty to remove the excess skin on the upper eyelid or a brow lift.
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June 12, 2017
Answer: Causes of pouching over eye Hello, It is always important to consider medical causes of problems that appear to be cosmetic. Fat pads over the eye seem to occur in families and not be confined to the inner corner. Most importantly, it is worse in the AM, suggests that it might be caused by edema (fluid) and not fat. One cause of edema around the eyes is hypothyroidism (low thyroid function), but there are other conditions that can cause it too. I suggest the you schedule an appointment with your primary care physician. Let us know how you do with this. Best regards, Lillian Overman, MD
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June 12, 2017
Answer: Causes of pouching over eye Hello, It is always important to consider medical causes of problems that appear to be cosmetic. Fat pads over the eye seem to occur in families and not be confined to the inner corner. Most importantly, it is worse in the AM, suggests that it might be caused by edema (fluid) and not fat. One cause of edema around the eyes is hypothyroidism (low thyroid function), but there are other conditions that can cause it too. I suggest the you schedule an appointment with your primary care physician. Let us know how you do with this. Best regards, Lillian Overman, MD
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