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Botox and Droopy Lid

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I have read it a hundred times since I had my...

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missesteelauraJune 18, 2009
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I have read it a hundred times since I had my botox done.  It's VERY important to research the person doing your injections.  Botox isn't something to take lightly.  Having a nurse do mine was my mistake. I'm not saying that there aren't nurses qualified to do botox.  But, in my case she injected too deeply and too low.  I have had consultations with two other cosmetic surgeons since my droopy lid.  They both said the same thing.  Too low, and too deep.  After 6 weeks and my eye finally looking better, I can say that I will have botox again.  I will be more careful with my choice of injector.  Human beings do make mistakes.  If the mistakes can be stopped they should be.  No one knows how horrible this experience is unless they have been through it.  Doctors on this website that haven't had it happen to them shouldn't act like it's no big deal.  Obviously anyone who is having botox done cares about their appearance.  Having a droopy or closed eyelid is going to affect the way you feel about yourself.  When you shell out hundreds of dollars to look better, you expect to look better.  I personally got NO refund from the office that did my botox and some other procedures.  I will NEVER return to them....not only because of the droopy lid, but because of their lack of concern for me.  It's no big deal....unless it happens to you!

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(unregistered guest)
August 12, 2009
I got some botox the other day. I had moved from florida. Found a doctor is reno. The surgical nurse did the injections. I thought everything was fine until 5 days later. I see both my lids are lower. I thought at first it was an allergy. Than started researching. I am terrified. Don't know what to do. Scared to look at myself anymore. The worse part is my bday is in two weeks. Do you guy recommend the eye drops??
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missesteelaura
August 12, 2009
The drops do help somewhat. Even with insurance they are expensive and tend to be irritating to the eyes. It depends on how desperate you are. It will go away on it's own. I was devastated, but have actually had botox again since the droopy lid. It's just a risk you take when you get botox. Good luck. Time will heal.
DroopyGirl
August 18, 2009
Okay so this is the 4th time I have tried botox- all by the same doctor who does excellent work. All of my frieds go to him and they have not ever had a problem! Well, I have had droopy eyelid(s) all 4 times! The last time (which was 2 weeks ago) he barely put any in my forehead and it was injected high up. I think he put in 7cc total? This is the absolute last time I try it! :(
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missesteelaura
August 18, 2009
I wouldn't ever do it again if I was you either! Sounds like you must be vulnerable to this problem. I've been back since my first time (when I got droopy lid), and I had no problems. Sorry about your bad luck!
(unregistered guest)
August 31, 2009
had my botox done a wk ago an the droopy eyelids started on friday an had it last monday i look like someone punched me in the eye......never ever will I do this thing again I have been in the medical field for 20 yrs an not only were they not professional it was a scam....I know how much it cost my dr does it at his office but my gf friend works at this place an was doing it for 2 days a special so I got talked into it an ended up paying a large amount for this.....don't do it ......it is so not worth it to your face....you have to wake up to that face daily don't do it...My eyes an face is everything......He the Dr is Board Certified an retired an doing this on the side....never ever again...BEWARE!!! My lids you can't even see where my crease lid is...I am too embarrassed to go out!! How long is the average wait for these droopy eyes to last ??? or when do your eyes start to look normal I should ask?? They should tell you this before I would have never done it even near the eyes!..The RX sounds what without insurance it cost a fortune...over 500.00 even at 100.00 if the droopy eyelids only last a wk or 2 I can hold off...but....if 6 wks I will have to break down an get the rx......ohh I am soo mad!
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Mia2009
September 7, 2009
Hello All: I'm new to the posting here, but i hope you all have seen improvements with your eyes. I had botox myself 2 wks ago and just noticing the droop and right eye little smaller. Freaking me out too...I'll go tom to see my injector and see what he thinks but not puting anymore to it, that's for sure. I don't trust he'll do a good job 2nd time. Hope it goes away soon since I'm really getting paranoid. I got the Naphcon A from wallgreens, but used it for 1 day so not sure if it helps yet. I don't even know if make up will cover it a bit? Now my eye is not closed completely just smaller than other, but worrie if it will continue to close more? I feel for all of u too, I know how bad that feels, its making me depressed already...
devastated
October 5, 2009
My left eylid drooped 4 days after the botox. I am devestated! I look like I had a stroke. Will someone please tell me how many weeks it took for the eye to get better. Leaving on vacation in 2 weeks. Would hate to have this condition thru my vacation
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The only con is the droopy lid. I hate it that I...

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missesteelauraMay 13, 2009

The only con is the droopy lid. I hate it that I spent so much money and can't enjoy any of the benefits of the botox because my eye looks so awful.

How long does droopy eyelid last? I had a very small amount of Botox injected.

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Helen in SoFla
May 26, 2009
Hi! How is your eyelid now? Is there any difference at all? I hope you tell me you are seeing a slight lift..... I am still suffering with a drooped right eyelid and it has been 24 days.....I do not even see a slight difference which I am praying for everyday. My positive attitude is weakening and I am still hiding from the public as much as possible. I am tired of all my dark glasses and want to just throw them out already!! It will be hard for me to ever trust a "Botox" Doctor again.....This eyelid problem seems to be growing too rapidly with many of us....I really need some sincere encouragement at this point. Thanks!
gretaga
May 26, 2009
hey, good news, on day 12 my eye actually looks more normal. Still ha a ways to go, but a definite improvement. How are you doing?
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missesteelaura
May 27, 2009
I have good news! My lid is better! I saw a different dr and she prescribed me Iopidine 1% drops. They have helped a lot. My eye stays open all day (almost even with the other eye), and is not nearly as bad when the drops wear off. It's been 14 days since my droop started. I think the eyedrops kind of jump-started my lid again. I wish, hope and pray that everyone else's problem gets better quickly. I know it was traumatizing for me, and I really do feel for anyone else going through this!
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missesteelaura
May 27, 2009
Oh yeah....I wanted to make it clear. I tried 2 kinds of eyedrops. Alphagan (the glaucoma one) didn't work for me. The Iopidine 1% is the eyedrop that really helped. It's ridiculously expensive (I paid 109.00 and insurance paid 576.00!), but it has helped. I can only speak for myself, but it was worth 109.00 to me.
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sad in tacoma
June 3, 2009
my entire right eye is cosed and after reading so many others experiences simular to mine, i am slightly encouraged but would do just about anyting to get my eye to open. my husband returns from iraq in 7 weeks. my eye has been closed for a week. what is the likelyhood of this being over before he gets home? he has no idea of my 'botox gone bad' experience. we have a honeymoon that i am hoping will not be spoiled.
kymom74
April 14, 2016
my doctor said 2 months it should be better. i use the eye drops which help 1-2 ml, but mine wasn't closed al the way. He also told me to massage and exercise the eye
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