Why is There a Bag Under my Eye After Botox?

February 18, 2009
Asked By:Rae Rae in New York City

Seven days ago, I got touch-ups of Botox for the wrinkles under my eyes. On my way home, I noticed that I had a bag under one of my eyes. It was very large and has gone down since then but it still looks puffy and unlike my other eye. This is my second treatment of botox. I went once 6 months ago for my forehead and eyes and then had touch ups and everything looked normal, and now this time 6 months later when I went it was normal, but then when I got touch ups I got this ugly eye bag. So is the swelling normal? Will it go down? What do you suppose happened in this case? I am seeing my doctor about it next week but I am wondering why this might have happened and if it will go away. I thought Botox was supposed to make you look better, but in this case I look worse. Any thoughts as to why this happened would be greatly appreciated. Any treatments I might try at home? Thank you so much.

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February 19, 2009

Answer: The sagging may be related to Botox

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Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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February 19, 2009

Answer: The sagging may be related to Botox

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Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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May 30, 2010

Answer: Is Botox to Blame for Eye Swelling?

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Answer: Is Botox to Blame for Eye Swelling?

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February 23, 2009

Answer: More injections, more chances for complications

Kenneth R. Francis, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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February 23, 2009

Answer: More injections, more chances for complications

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February 22, 2009

Answer: Two scenarios for Botox swelling

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February 22, 2009

Answer: Two scenarios for Botox swelling

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February 19, 2009

Answer: Botox does not cause prolonged swelling

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February 19, 2009

Answer: Botox does not cause prolonged swelling

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