I sent in a question about botox around my eyes and the droop in my mouth recently. I think I figured out what went wrong but wanted to double check my 'self' diagnosis. Right after botox, I went to a yoga class where I did inversions (upside down with blood and pressure in my head/face) for awhile. Stupid of me, I wasn't thinking! I am sure this is what may have caused the spread. Is that possible? If so, could it have migrated internally toward my brain? Sounds silly, but nervous??!
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If an injection site of Botox, especially if using the larger volume to mix (same units but larger volume of dilution needs more volume of liquid injected) can affect the levator smile muscle near the cheek bone. Fortunately this unequal result should resolve when the botox wears off but if it...
Although there are some studies suggesting that Zytaze may prolong Botox effect, understandably with the little benefit potential most patients are not interested in trying this approach.
Sorry to hear about your situation -- the good news is that this is temporary and WILL improve once the Botox wears off...Lets discuss both of your issues -- the droopy eye-BROW (with loss of the arch) and the droopy eye-LID -- and some possible remedies...A Droopy Eye-LIDA droopy...
