Upper Eyelid Swelling After Using Botox

August 16, 2010
Asked By:2548anon in California

I had botox in my forehead & around eyes for the 1st time. Within a few days,when I get up in the morning my upper eyelids are severely swollen over my lower lids so can't even see lower lid;lower lid is never swollen.Heat makes swelling go down within a few hours.Dermotologist said wasn't botox.I've also been to ENT & Ophthalmologist & no one knows what is causing & its been 4 months. This is causing a crease in my eyes & stretching skin.If I sleep sitting up they do not swell.Did botox cause?

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February 6, 2011

Answer: Botulinum Toxin (Dysport and Botox) and laying down can produce more eyelid swelling than usual

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Answer: Botulinum Toxin (Dysport and Botox) and laying down can produce more eyelid swelling than usual

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August 17, 2010

Answer: Botox probably did not cause eyelid swelling

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August 17, 2010

Answer: Botox probably did not cause eyelid swelling

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December 6, 2010

Answer: Swelling in eye lids

December 6, 2010

Answer: Swelling in eye lids

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