Nov 27th my Neurologist gave me a second round of Botox injections for migraines. At 2am on the 28th I woke up with my eyelid completely closed and unable to budge. During my apt, my Doctor appeared to be distracted and had to be redirected by her nurse to a specific injection site. I also believe the injections were given too close to my brow, causing this to happen. Instead of having me come in for an eval, my Doc felt it was appropriate to send text message/pictures of my eye back and forth.
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December 20, 2017
Answer: Botox eyelid closure
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Tanya T. Khan, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
Hello, and thanks for your question. Without pictures, it’s impossible to say whether or not you might be a good candidate for BOTOX®, dermal fillers or other types of wrinkle treatments. Generally speaking, however, BOTOX can work very nicely to help smooth away forehead lines. Still, your be...
Botox is used for certain gastroesophageal problems including gastroparesis, achalasia or reflux. Nothing specific is required after the injection of Botox other than the standard recommendations for your specific problem (e.g.. keep head of your bed elevated if you suffer from reflux, small...
Hi Amman.Thanks for this question. Frown line filler has some potential higher risks which might include blood vessel injection and embolism. Always proceed with caution and make sure you understand the risks! I suggest you seek an expert injector/physician. Good luck. Dr. ALDO
