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Help for droopy eyes from Botox
I had Botox done on my forehead almost 2 weeks ago. 2nd day I noticed the droopy eyes, but now one eye is getting better and the other eye is getting worse. and the vision in the worse eye seems to be affected too. They want me to come in to see if they can fix it, but i'm really nervous about that. I look like I've had a stroke...then to top all that off, while trying to make my eyes look wider, I was using my eyelash curler and chopped my dang lashes off!!! --pad fell off and I didn't notice. So now I really look off my rocker.
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April 3, 2008
Droopy eyelid is very technique dependent
Nancy,
In the early clinical trials of Botox® done by Allergan, Inc., the incidence of drooping lid or ptosis was 3.2 percent. It was found to be very technique dependent. In other words, some practitioner’s had a much higher incidence while others had very little.
Fortunately, the effects of Botox do not last forever and often in these cases will get much better in a few weeks.
In the meantime, the ptosis (drooping lid) you are currently experiencing may be responsive to treatment with apraclonidine 0.5% eyedrops, one three times per day until the drooping is gone. These are only available with a prescription so you would need to consult a doctor. There are some contraindications (reasons you should not use the drop) such as if you had cardiovascular disease, chronic renal failure, raynaud’s disease, and others. The most come side effect is an allergic type reaction. You might experience itching, redness, and swelling of the eyelids. If this occurs, you should stop the drop. Surgery is generally not advised for a short term, Botox induced ptosis.
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8/10/08
I had the same problem with my botox experience and it has been a month since my procedure. I still have one eye that appears more droopy than the other and it is very frustrating. I think I personally looked better with the wrinkles on my forhead than droopy eyes and creased lids. It is so difficult to apply eye makeup now with the extra creases on my lid and the puffiness near the inner corner of my eyes make me look like I got beat up. I researched and chose a reputable office and I will never do botox again and I hope I get my face back soon. I feel for you Nancy and I am sorry. Brooke
10/24/08
I've been getting botoxed for several years with no problem until this last time. Two days after my eyelids were swollen and droopy. I went back to the doctor and he said that both my eyebrows were even and not drooping so he suggested I may have an allergy or cold coming on. I think I will go back and ask about the drops to see if that helps. I know it will be better in a couple of months but right now it makes me look tired.
10/28/08
I went to {content edited} in Sacramento, CA and the same thing happened to me. I can't believe I gave into my vanity. I look horrible with droopy eyelids! I will never do anything like this again!! Ever, this should be a lesson learned for me.
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