The best way to avoid side effects is to get the treatment from an expert injector. All expert injectors are either board-certified dermatologists, plastic surgeons, facial plastic surgeons, or oculopastic surgeons.
There are more than 1.2 million doctors who are legally allowed to administer injectables in the United States, but less than 7 percent qualify to be an expert injector.
Droopy eyelids are a side effect that can be induced by the injector performing the treatment.
An expert injector such as a board certified dermatologist has gone through years of training and practice. They will educate you on what to do before and after your treatment to achieve the best results.
55 Year Old Woman Treated With Botox Before And After With Dr. Richard H. Bensimon, MD, Portland Plastic Surgeon
Consult a board certified dermatologist in your area to receive the best results. (Adebola Dele-Michael, MD, FAAD, New York Dermatologic Surgeon)
Receiving proper Botox injections can have many positive benefits including: less visible lines, preventing new wrinkles from forming, and creating a more youthful appearance.
If a patient receives a Botox treatment for someone who is under qualified or not properly trained there can be negative side effects, including the one you mentioned, droopy eyelids.
Another negative side effects can be facial asymmetry, particularly in the brow region (one brow appearing higher than the other).
To ensure you do not have any bad side effects from Botox after your first treatment I would suggest making a consultation appointment with the healthcare profession who will be injecting you prior to the treatment.
Make sure to ask what their credentials are so you know if they are qualified to inject Botox (the injector should be a M. D., P. A., N. P. or R. N.). (Peter J. Capizzi, MD, Charlotte Plastic Surgeon)
Pick the Right Injector to Minimize Side Effects
It amazes me that many will take more time to research the right hair dresser but when it comes to a procedure for their face they shop price only! While groupon and living social may be great for restaurants when it comes to discounts…. DON”T DISCOUNT YOUR FACE!
Make sure: your doctor is Board Certified is available to you for questions and potential side effects has before / after pictures that you find appealing it may cost you more than the cost of Botox to fix any potential problems ( which are rare in skilled hands). (Mark Berkowitz, MD, Sterling Heights Oculoplastic Surgeon)
As with any medication, Botox also has it’s potential side effects, and yes, it is safe, and unfortunately, there are no guarantees. There are specific sites to inject to avoid drooping eyelids etc. I have never had a patient have any complication from Botox injections but this is always a possibility. (Jonathan Berman, MD, Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon)
Doctor Sabrina Fabi, MD, San Diego Dermatologic Surgeon – 42 Year Old Woman Treated With Botox
Botox safety
Just make sure that you go to a skilled Botox injector and you should be fine. Since you are new to this product, you should be careful with the first injection amounts. You will probably need 3-4 days to see the effects but most everyone enjoys the effect of Botox.
Check out your plastic surgeon carefully. (Steven M. Lynch, MD, Albany Plastic Surgeon)
Botox Side Effects
Droopy eyelids from Botox are caused by injector error, not from the product being unsafe to use. Botox is extremely safe and should not have any side effects when used correctly.
Ideally seek out a board certified plastic surgeon and inquire about how many years he/she has used Botox and how many patients he/she has treated. (Jeffrey W. Hall, MD, Austin Plastic Surgeon)
How To Avoid Botox Side Effects
How can I avoid Botox Side Effects
The only way to avoid Botox Side effects or Unwanted effects is to choose well. A good and ethical Plastic Surgeon will focus on achieving the results you want and not on injecting a set amount of Botox units.
Since every face is unique the amount of Botox and the injection points are specific to each patient. If you are having Botox for the first time, I tend to inject a conservative amount in the right places and increase if required. (Naveen Somia, MBBS, PhD, FRACS, Sydney Plastic Surgeon)
The single most important factor here is to make sure the injector is well Experienced on placement of the Botox. Botox is a neuromuscular blocking agent, and if injected into the wrong muscles, can give a temporary paralytic effect.
19 Year Old Woman Treated With Botox Before And After With Dr. Peter Chang, MD, Houston Plastic Surgeon
It is extremely important to inject the right amount of Botox in the right muscles of expression to her hyper dynamic and you’re trying to soften. In our practice, we have only seen one droopy eyelid in 12 years of injections and that lasted 6 to-8 weeks before corrected itself Learn more:. (William Portuese, MD, Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon)
Find reputable injector with lots of experience
You should find a reputable injector with lots of experience to avoid botox side effects. You have to search and find the good one. (Jhonny Salomon, MD, Miami Plastic Surgeon)
The best way to avoid drooping is to go to an experienced injector and start off with a conservative dose that can be increased if necessary. It’s imporatant to avoid aspirin and Motrin for 2 weeks prior to your injections to minimalize your chance of bruising.
3 Days Post Botox Frown Lines
Regardless bruising is always a risk but can usually be concealed with cover up. (Katrinka L. Heher, MD, Boston Oculoplastic Surgeon)
Follow injector’s post-treatment care instructions
Drooping eyelids is a rare risk. You should follow your injector’s post-care instructions to minimize the chance of this happening.
Make sure you select an experienced medical injector as well. I generally advise patients to not touch or rub their face a few hours after their treatment to reduce the risk of spreading. (Jerome Edelstein, MD, Toronto Plastic Surgeon)
Use an experienced injector
Your best defense agains side effects is to be treated by an experienced injector. Side effects of Botox are exceedingly rare. Make sure you go to a reputable practice and are treated by an experienced injector. (Stephan Finical, MD, Charlotte Plastic Surgeon)
Brotox Botox Overall Result Before And After By Doctor Angela Champion, MD, Newport Beach Plastic Surgeon
the first step is selecting a reputable provider with a good reputation and a track record of success…dermatologists and plastic surgeons are generally a good choice…when you seek out a bargain basement price at a salon where someone without credentials is the injector you’re placing yourself at significant risk while maybe saving a few dollars…probably not a good idea…and when you stray from licensed physicians you’re increasing your chance of receiving counterfeit botox…an problem increasingly recognized… as far as complications are concerned, botox has a proven track record with millions of satisfied users each year testifying to the wonderful results…in experienced hands, significant side effects are extraordinarily rare…don’t let fear and anxiety prevent you from what may be one of the best experiences of your life. (Ken Landow, MD, Las Vegas Dermatologist)
Every cosmetic procedure has side effects which can be mitigated by making sure the person injecting your Botox is well versed in what Botox is all about, and skilled in injecting it. There are many people injecting Botox with a variety of skills sets.
If one gets an adverse reaction such as droopy eyelids, there are drops which can help. And remember, it is not permanent. But make sure the injector knows what they are doing. (Michael Gold, MD, Nashville Dermatologic Surgeon)
Seek the right Botox provider to avoid side effects
To reduce the chances of a bad cosmetic Botox or Dysport outcome, make sure you are treated by a physician who is appropriately trained and appropriately board certified (for example, a plastic surgeon, facial plastic surgeon, or a dermatologist).
These individuals will have the largest injectable experience. I tend to think that other types of doctors whose primary focus is not cosmetic (such as internists or gynecologists) will run you the risk of a less than ideal outcome.
Same with nurse injectors or med spa injectors. You probably should avoid Botox Parties also. Botox is not Tupperware or Party Lite. If you expect the best and safest Botox experience possible, visit the right doctor for the job, and enjoy! (Randolph Capone, MD, FACS, Baltimore Facial Plastic Surgeon)