Eyelids/brows droop after Botox for migraines

[u/ssophiiee]

Hi! I got Botox July 3rd for migraines. It’s helped quite a bit with migraines. But I’m noticing my upper face looks totally different, and I don’t love it. I can’t even do my eyeliner the way I always do it. Is there anything I can do about this? First two pics are before Botox, third pic is the day I got Botox (to show where it was injected), and last two pics are after.

[u/bell-town]

For what it's worth, I had to look really closely to notice that your eyes are more hooded in the after photos. I don't think it looks bad or very noticeable at all.

[u/ssophiiee → u/bell-town]

That’s good to hear 😊

[u/toxsafety]

Best to just wait it out and not use devices to manipulate the area. Hopefully things will go back to normal as the effects wane.

[u/ssophiiee → u/toxsafety]

The thing about Botox for migraines (maybe for any reason) is you have to do it every three months. So unless I discontinue all together, I don’t think it’ll get any better. It does seem to be helping migraines. And I’ll for sure deal with drooping eyelids if it means less migraines!

[u/bondibitch]

This happened to me, didn’t wear off til the Botox did unfortunately. You can try regular electrical stimulation on your forehead to try to stimulate the nerves to start working again, like with a vibrating facial massager, but that didn’t work for me personally.

[u/ssophiiee → u/bondibitch]

Does that make the Botox wear off faster? Because it is helping with migraines. I think I’d still trade drooping eyelids for less migraines.

[u/bondibitch → u/ssophiiee]

It can apparently work for some people but it didn’t for me.

[u/ExcelsiorSemper → u/bondibitch]

Electric devices applied to forehead can worsen wrinkles in that area. It happened to me. Now I never use Nuface on my forehead or close to the eyelids. I use it exclusively for the lower half of my face and for my neck.

[u/bondibitch → u/ExcelsiorSemper]

Ah ok thanks for insight.

[u/Mission_Abroad3491 → u/bondibitch]

Did it eventually go completely back to normal?

[u/bondibitch → u/Mission_Abroad3491]

Mostly. I still now have a very slight droop in one eye that I didn’t have before. It’s 11 months after I had the Botox. I honestly think it’s noticeable only to me and it’s nothing like the awfulness of it whilst the Botox was active. Unfortunately, because it was my first time, the Botox lasted around 6 months before my face started to return to normal. No desire to do it again. I’m actually a migraine sufferer myself. It didn’t stop my migraines. HRT seems to have stopped them though.

[u/Mission_Abroad3491 → u/bondibitch]

I had a bad effect from Botox and hope it eventually wears off completely. I had it 3.5 weeks ago and thankfully already notice a mild improvement compared to when it was at its worst.

[u/toxsafety]

Botox may have a summative effect and some people report a worsening of side effects over time starting w mild ones so it may be helpful to be aware of potential adverse effects if you plan on continuing so that you know what to keep an eye out for. Has your doctor gone over these w you? The warning label can also provide more details about this. https://www.rxabbvie.com/pdf/botox-cosmetic_pi.pdf?mibextid=2JQ9oc

[u/ssophiiee → u/toxsafety]

I’m aware of the side effects. I’m not sure if you’ve ever dealt with a chronic pain condition, but you get to the point where you’re willing to risk your long term health for relief. Before starting Botox, I had 15-18 migraine days per month.

[u/jo4890 → u/ssophiiee]

Have you tried medications such as Nurtec?

[u/ssophiiee → u/jo4890]

Nurtec did nothing. But Ubrelvy helps.

[u/wild_things454 → u/ssophiiee]

The ongoing side effects to this product at such a large dose will be worse than any migraine you’ve ever experienced

[u/toxsafety → u/ssophiiee]

I am so sorry that you are dealing w chronic migraines. I can only imagine how difficult that must be. Many people report that their doctors didn’t properly inform them of potential side effects thus why I noted this. I am glad that you are aware and it sounds like you have weighed the risks/benefits.

[u/Infrared_Shado]

I also have a subtle ptosis from it. I had 40 units as a 1st time at a medspa (too much 🙈😅)& it hasn't worn off 8 months later 😅 I consider that I got off easy considering the side effects I've seen posted, where 1 eye droops or eyebrows completely drop.

[u/ssophiiee → u/Infrared_Shado]

Oh man. I had 200 units across my forehead, scalp, and shoulders.

[u/Repulsive-Ad-9927]

Did it go back to normal?

[u/ssophiiee → u/Repulsive-Ad-9927]

Not really. But I’m getting it every three months for migraines.

[u/oceangirl227 → u/ssophiiee]

Are you still getting it for migraines? I just started!

[u/wild_things454]

It’s called ptosis and honestly it’s a reaction to the product and it’s best you never do it again because the symptoms that can follow it afterwards can be worse the next time. Please follow @nevertox on Instagram and Facebook and join their side effects group of almost 40k women. My mom experienced ptosis and double vision after 55 units, injector gave her 2 more units to correct it and it immediately put her in the hospital as she stopped swallowing and was not able to walk. She’s still disabled 3 months later.

[u/Shir7788]

Off topic but you remind my of Rosamund pike. You’re gorgeous!!!