What happened and how do I fix this ?
Thank you for your question bcprincess04. I understand your concern. Botox is a purified protein used to address wrinkles associated with facial expression. When injected into the skin Botox will relax the muscles and smoothen out the overlying wrinkles. The most common areas of treatment are in the upper face. These include the horizontal lines seen on the upper forehead when one raises the brows, the vertical lines seen between the brows when one frowns (frown lines), and the crow's feet seen around the eyes when one smiles.It is difficult to make an assessment without a formal exam in the office where I can view the skin in multiple angles and observe wrinkles formed with facial expression. However, I hope the information provided here is useful.Treatments such as laser resurfacing, chemical peels, and threading can lead to swelling. For my patients who experience swelling I recommend that they apply cold compresses such as ice packs on and off for 5 minutes at a time, sleep with the head elevated on an extra pillow if not uncomfortable, and reduce the intake of salty foods. Steroids such as a medrol dose pack can be used if these measures do not help after a few days.Please consult with a doctor for specific recommendations. Good luck!
Without a good set of photographs or an in-person consultation, it is difficult to answer your question. You can always pay a visit to the Doctor Who treated you. Good luck from New York City
