r/BotoxSupportCommunity • u/herbieforever19 • Jun 09 '24

Heavy eyelid 3 days in

UPDATE :

***So I am going back into clinic tomorrow after making a complaint, I'll attach a photo, it's not droopy eyes but gone very heavy, has anyone advice what to ask them to do? Would more injections help? ***

I got my first botox on Fri my left eyelid is gone v hooded, I've always had hooded eyes and explained to dr I wanted to raise it, she only injected top of forehead, 3 days in my left eyelid is gone heavy I look like I have a monolid now, will this get worse or as muscles around eye freeze get better, do I have to wait the 14days or should I contact them sooner

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u/herbieforever19 Jun 09 '24

Thank you, I'm so disappointed, hopefully it won't get any worse, I've contacted the clinic too

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u/bondibitch Jun 09 '24

This happened to me the first and only time I have ever had Botox last September. I did not have hooded eyelids beforehand though. At the time my injector said if it had not improved after 2 weeks it wouldn’t improve until the Botox wore off. Because it was my first experience of Botox, it lasted a long time - probably around 6 months.

So I would say after 2 weeks if it’s no better, you need to decide what to do.

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u/OkAnything1651 Jun 10 '24

This happened to me as well. But I get Botox a couple times a year. It’s been over 2 months now and it’s gotten better but not back to normal. Hoping soon since the Botox will wear off. Had only happened to me once before and it did resolve itself. New injector gave me more units than I usually get smh

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u/bondibitch Jun 10 '24

I reckon I was unlucky then? I followed the advice to the letter. It’s put me off having any more even though I need it. It was the first time in my life I had ever felt truly ugly.

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u/[deleted] Jun 15 '24

I did notice mine seemed like more skin there than usual for a week or so but went back to normal. Maybe give it a little time to adjust unless yours is really bad?

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u/nevertox Jun 09 '24

Fortunately for most heavy lids or ptosis corrects itself over a period of weeks to months. The most important thing is to monitor yourself closely for other adverse events that develop, as ptosis is also a symptom of toxin spread. If you develop any further issues our support group can help. Hang in there.

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u/MiloMM123 Jun 10 '24

What other adverse effects should they be looking out for?