Uneven Eyebrows 3 Days After Botox Injection. What Should I Do?

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I recently received Botox for the first time (3 days ago). I received 35 units in the II area between my eyebrows and in my forehead. I am starting to notice the effects, but what I'm noticing is that when I do frown or furrow my eyebrows, the outside of my left eyebrow pushes my eyelid down on top of my lashes, causing this large bulge. Should I go back to my dermatologist, and if I do, is there anything she can do to fix this?

Ron Shelton, MD · Answer

You should wait for up to two weeks for the full effect, unless it becomes so unusual in appearance. The doctor may modify your result but it is best to do this when no further changes from the initial treatment would be expected.

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

It takes about 10-14 days to see the full effect of Botox.  After this time see your dermatologist and if any touchups need to be done it can potentially done at that time.

	Botox takes about 3 days to start acting so you are just now starting to see its effects.  It will last three months and if you really have a droop an option is to do additional Botox on the other side to create better symmetry.

	 

	Sincerely,

	Martin Jugenburg, MD

Jacque P. LeBeau, MD · Answer

I would allow a full two weeks prior to making any additional treatment decisions. If after this timeframe you are unsatisfied with your results, than return to the physician who performed your injection and discuss your concerns so that they may be addressed appropriately. Best of luck, Dr. Jacque LeBeau

Grant Stevens, MD · Answer

Three days is too soon to have a follow up appointment.  You should wait at least 10 to 14 days from initial treatment before seeing your provider.  Botox takes at least this time to fully "kick in".  If at that point you still have movements that you are not satisfied with, then follow up with your Dermatologist.  Be patient, the first time is always the scariest. 

	 

	Dr. Grant Stevens

Sam Goldberger, MD · Answer

You should wait 2 weeks to let the Botox take its full effect and let your muscles do all the compensating that they will do. At that point you can see (and should see) your physician to see if any improvements can be made. It will not only help for this injection time, but it will also help for future injections.

Uneven Eyebrows 3 Days After Botox Injection. What Should I Do?

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