Botox for bags under eyes

Women have almost ceased to be afraid of injections with drugs based on botulinum toxin, and today it is one of the fastest and most popular ways to get rid of wrinkles. However, this seemingly simple procedure does not always go well. In a small percentage of cases, quite serious complications and side effects occur. And most often this is swelling of the eyelids after Botox - after all, injections are mainly done in the upper third of the face.

Effect of Botox

The principle of action of such drugs is the blockade of small facial muscles. It is achieved through their administration in microdoses at strictly defined points. The poison interrupts neural connections and muscles lose their ability to contract. While they are in a relaxed state, the skin has time to recover and its creases are smoothed out.

The drug is successfully used to correct:

1. nasolabial folds;
2. horizontal wrinkles on the forehead;
3. crow's feet;
4. vertical grooves on the bridge of the nose.

It has no effect on the state of the epidermis itself. However, due to smoothing out deep expression wrinkles, it gives a visual rejuvenating effect.

Side effects

A strongly expressed negative reaction of the body to the administration of Botox is rare and is associated with its individual intolerance or the presence of serious diseases that the patient may not be aware of.

But often the cause of side effects is the unprofessionalism of the cosmetologist, who incorrectly calculated the dosage or gave the injection in the wrong place.

Most often, patients encounter the following problems:

1. subcutaneous bruising: bruises and hematomas;
2. severe swelling of the eyelids, bags under the eyes;
3. facial asymmetry, facial expression disorders;
4. excessive lacrimation, conjunctivitis;
5. double vision, decreased visual acuity;
6. signs of intoxication: nausea, weakness, dizziness, etc.

In most cases, troubles go away on their own within a few days.. But, if after this period there are no positive changes, you must definitely consult a cosmetologist.

To eliminate the asymmetry, sometimes it is necessary to inject the drug, and in case of an overdose, take measures to partially or completely neutralize it.

Main reasons

Many women are surprised why swelling often occurs under the eyes after Botox, even if the injections were given in the forehead or nasolabial folds. There is nothing surprising in this - in any case, part of the drug enters the blood and spreads throughout the body. And it is almost impossible to predict his individual reaction to the neurotoxin. There are several main reasons for severe, long-lasting swelling.

Ignoring contraindications

Not a single cosmetologist will take responsibility and ignore the client’s contraindications. But the problem is that most often their presence is determined based on an oral interview with the patient. And the reliability of the information he provides is difficult to verify.

Botox injections should not be given if you have the following health problems:

1. liver and kidney failure;
2. insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus;
3. oncology and autoimmune diseases;
4. severely reduced immunity;
5. the presence of active inflammatory processes;
6. skin diseases at puncture sites;
7. high myopia and other vision problems;
8. congenital muscle weakness;
9. age-related ptosis of the upper eyelids and eyebrows;
10. exacerbation of chronic diseases.

It is not recommended to give injections during menstruation, as well as on very hot days, if it is not possible to constantly be in an air-conditioned room.

Incorrect introduction

Botulinum toxin-based drugs are intended for intramuscular injection, as their goal is to immobilize them. But the work of a cosmetologist in the periorbital area has its own characteristics. In the lower eyelid area, injections are performed exclusively subcutaneously. Otherwise, bags under the eyes immediately form due to strong muscle relaxation.

Also, severe swelling occurs when the doctor does not take into account the diffusion of the drug. It penetrates into neighboring tissues, promoting their relaxation. Therefore, bags under the eyes often appear after Botox when correcting crow’s feet.

Overdose

If injections are performed by an experienced specialist, overdose is extremely rare. Understanding how strong a poison Botox is for the body, cosmetologists prefer to be careful and administer it in minimal doses. And then, after two weeks, you can make a correction if necessary - inject as much as necessary.

With a slight overdose, only a slight swelling occurs around the eyes, which usually goes away in just a few days. But if the permissible concentrations of the drug are greatly exceeded, the face may become like a puffy mask with disturbed facial expressions and slits instead of eyes. In this case, medical attention is required, as this condition can last up to several weeks.

Kidney problems

The main task of the kidneys is to cleanse the body. They remove waste products, as well as harmful substances and toxins, including Botox. It is, in essence, a poison, which the body tries to neutralize immediately after ingestion.

You can suspect problems with the kidneys just by bags and swelling under the eyes, which usually appear in the morning and disappear by the afternoon. But if the patient did not pay attention to them, did not inform the doctor and did a Botox injection, the swelling and bags increase significantly and do not go away constantly.

Due to the patient's fault

Another, most common reason why eyes may become swollen after Botox is failure to follow the doctor’s recommendations during the first days after the injections. This problem is faced by those patients who:

1. massaged the face, rubbed the eyelids when washing or removing decorative cosmetics;
2. visited a sauna or solarium, steamed in the bathroom;
3. washed your face with hot water or stayed in the shower for a long time;
4. smoked a lot or drank alcoholic beverages;
5. took tetracycline antibiotics or hormonal drugs;
6. were too active in sports;
7. They slept with their face in the pillow, keeping their heads down for a long time.

It is especially important to behave correctly in the first few hours after injections. Doctors recommend limiting facial expressions and under no circumstances taking a horizontal position.

Why is it dangerous?

Most women believe that swelling under the eyes is a purely aesthetic problem. Yes, they look unattractive, but they cannot cause harm to the body. Alas, in reality it is not so simple. Severe swelling indicates that lymph flow and normal blood circulation are disrupted. He can:

1. provoke drying of the mucous membrane;
2. cause conjunctivitis;
3. lead to excessive lacrimation.

If capillary circulation is severely impaired and is not restored within 1-2 days, there is a danger of developing soft tissue necrosis. Therefore, long-lasting swelling should never be ignored.

It is necessary to consult a doctor immediately if the swelling is accompanied by soreness of the skin when touched, severe redness, increased body temperature, and inability to open the eyes. Most likely, you will need hardware or drug treatment, which will neutralize the result of the procedure.

What to do

Removing swelling under the eyes after Botox is more difficult than usual, since they are enhanced by the effect of the drug itself. However, there are several ways to get rid of them quite effectively. But you need to wait at least 5-7 days. Otherwise, intense exposure to the periorbital zone may contribute to the spread of the drug to neighboring areas and worsen the situation.

Here are some of the most reliable methods for eliminating unwanted swelling:

Most of the procedures listed above can be done independently at home. But if the swelling does not go away within a week, consultation with a specialist is simply necessary.

Summing up

In principle, even a non-specialist can distinguish ordinary traumatic edema, formed as a result of trauma to the skin with a needle during injection, from complicated, pathological ones. Severe redness, thickening, soreness - all this is a reason for alarm and an emergency visit to the doctor.

According to patient reviews, complications after Botox in this form are quite rare, if the procedure was carried out correctly and the patient followed all the recommendations received from the doctor. In the photo taken just a few days after the successful correction of wrinkles, you can see the complete absence of swelling and signs of inflammation of the eyelids. If your face remains puffy and your eyelids are swollen, you should visit a cosmetologist rather than try to remove them yourself.

Elastic, smooth skin pleases with freshness and flawless complexion. Youth is so fleeting, and the first changes are already visible in the mirror. New wrinkles gradually appear, becoming deeper and more expressive. Puffiness of the eyelids gives a tired, exhausted appearance. Similar aesthetic problems can be observed after 30 years. And with unfavorable external factors, signs of aging appear earlier. Botox around the eyes allows you to quickly and painlessly restore a fresh, youthful appearance, although not for long.

Age-related changes

The main reason for the appearance of folds, bags under the eyes, as well as displacement of the eyebrow line is thinning and a decrease in the amount of moisture in the skin. In addition, the orbicularis oculi muscle constantly contracts. Expressing emotions, blinking to moisten the eyes, leads to continuous contraction of the fibers. And the lack of subcutaneous fat, low collagen and elastin content provokes the onset of aging processes earlier than other areas of the face.

Age changes:

1. Not everyone notices a shift in the eyebrow line. It is characterized by lowering of the outer edge of the arch, located at the temple. This often causes discomfort due to a drooping eyelid, which impairs vision functions. The forehead muscles compensate; regular pulling of the eyebrow arches up leads to the appearance of horizontal wrinkles on the forehead.
2. Excess skin of the upper eyelids is caused by decreased elasticity, stretching of tissues, and deterioration of lymph outflow.
3. Crow's feet often form before the age of 30, due to increased emotionality. They stand out when laughing, smiling, active facial expressions, and also when squinting from bright sunlight.
4. The downward displacement of the outer corner of the eye occurs under the influence of natural age-related processes. The muscles of the lower eyelid are stronger than the muscles of the lower corner, resulting in a tired, sad look.
5. Fatty hernias are not always a consequence of age-related processes. Often the appearance of bags and swelling indicates a malfunction of the internal organs.

The first prerequisites for eye skin aging can occur after 25 years; 1–2 main signs are observed. By the age of 30–40, most people have characteristic wrinkles and swelling, which are caused by natural age-related changes. It is also considered the optimal period for using botulinum toxin injections. You can achieve amazing results comparable to plastic surgery or thread lifting.

After 50, in addition to Botox, a set of correction measures will be required, including hardware procedures, as well as the use of fillers.

Indications for use

Injections are effective in combating facial wrinkles, as well as at the first signs of aging. Thanks to the procedure, it is possible not only to remove wrinkles, restore smoothness and elasticity of the skin, but also change facial expression.

With hyperfunction of the eyebrows, the corners of the outer eye droop, and the line of the arches also shifts. Thanks to the introduction of the toxin, it is possible to relax the muscle fibers, paralyzing the target areas.

Indications for use:

1. drooping of the upper eyelid, displacement of the eyebrow line;
2. crow's feet, lower eyelid wrinkles;
3. asymmetry of eyebrow arches;
4. eyelid ptosis;
5. low location of eyebrow arches;
6. swelling, bags under the eyes.

This is one of the best methods for rejuvenating and correcting the upper part of the face between the ages of 30 and 45. Facial and static folds are effectively smoothed out, the eyebrow line can be restored, and the outer corner of the eye can be lifted. Beauty injections do not affect the elasticity of the skin and do not trigger rejuvenation processes. But thanks to temporary paralysis of muscle fibers, within a few months it is possible to get rid of the habit of squinting. Also, wrinkles will not appear when expressing strong emotions.

Attention! Botox is powerless for the appearance of age-related wrinkles; a whole range of procedures is used for correction. Contour plastic surgery, lipofilling, plasma lifting, surgical lifting in combination with the introduction of a toxin will help restore an expressive look after 45–50 years.

Preparation for the procedure

At the first consultation, the cosmetologist identifies problem areas and chooses correction tactics. Also at the meeting, the patient’s medical history, the presence of individual characteristics, chronic diseases, and allergic reactions are discussed. You must tell your doctor when you last took medications.

To achieve the desired results, the beautician must obtain detailed information to avoid possible risks of side effects. A week before the scheduled procedure, you should stop drinking alcohol, which increases the likelihood of swelling. Smoking will cause bruising and prolong the recovery period.

Preparation:

1. limit physical activity and intense sports 1–2 days before injections;
2. 2 weeks in advance, stop using homeopathic preparations containing B vitamins, omega-3 fatty acids, herbal infusions, decoctions;
3. after treatment with antibiotics, the timing of injections is postponed by 2–3 months;
4. the predominance of salty, spicy, hot dishes in the diet can cause swelling, such combinations should be avoided;
5. Drinking alcohol and smoking will also lead to unpredictable results.

Manufacturers of botulinum toxin

Just 20 years ago, there was only one drug on the market, used for both cosmetic and medical purposes. Today, analogues of the famous Botox are becoming increasingly widespread. Not only the pricing policy differs, but also the dosage of injections.

Botox

The main components are botulinum toxin type A, albumin, sodium chloride. Produced by an American company. Injections are often performed without anesthesia; side effects or allergic reactions rarely occur. Does not migrate to neighboring areas, the result lasts from 4 to 7 months. After the repeated procedure, an addictive effect is observed, the absence of the desired smoothing of wrinkles.

Botulax

Budget drug from South Korea. Not long ago it was used by Russian cosmetologists. Short-term results and a number of side effects are noted by both patients and doctors.

Dysport

Produced by a French laboratory, it is characterized by the onset of results after three days. The drug can affect non-target muscle fibers, the toxin is quickly eliminated from the body. The price is lower compared to Botox, but more units are used due to the low concentration of active components.

Relatox

The drug is produced in Russia, the regimens and dosages are similar to Botox. Many patients complain that injections are painful, but the effect lasts about 9 months.

Xeomin

Produced in Germany, a distinctive feature is low molecular weight. This helps prevent allergic manifestations, and can also be used for sensitive areas. Allows you to maintain natural facial expressions.

Lantox

The Chinese analogue of Botox is characterized by painful injections. With regular use, it is possible to prolong the wrinkle smoothing effect. The cost is an order of magnitude less, but the risks of developing allergies are higher.

Safety precautions

Despite the positive recommendations that the toxin has gained over years of practice, it is important to pay attention to safety rules. The popularity of the procedure has led to an increase in unprofessionalism, negligence, and an increase in the number of fakes. To protect yourself from negative consequences, you should:

1. choose an aesthetic medicine clinic that has been providing services for at least 5 years;
2. read reviews and examples of work;
3. find out the qualifications of the specialist - a cosmetologist should give injections, and not a person who has completed course training;
4. check the license, quality certificate, batch number, expiration dates of the botulinum toxin drug;
5. after dilution, the toxin can be stored under certain conditions for several hours, but the patient is unlikely to be able to verify compliance with the technology, so the cosmetologist must dilute the injections in the presence of the client;
6. The doctor works exclusively with disposable consumables, the reuse of which is strictly prohibited.

How does the procedure work?

Only an experienced cosmetologist can perform the procedure in the eye area; the area is particularly complex. The skin is incredibly susceptible to any influence, choosing the wrong dosage or deviating from the regimen can lead to side effects.

Stages of implementation:

1. The patient sits in a cosmetology chair. The doctor determines the injection points of the toxin. To do this, you need to make a face so that all the problem areas stand out.
2. Marks are made with a special marker. 4 points are selected, the first is located near the tip of the eyebrow. Using Botox allows you to correct the line of the arches, raise the tip, restore facial symmetry, and remove drooping eyelids.
3. The next 2 points are located from the outer corner of the eye at a distance of several millimeters. For safety reasons, you need to step back from the eyes by at least 3 cm. Injections in this area can eliminate crow's feet and partially help cope with swelling of the lower eyelids.
4. The last point is located under the pupil in the area of ​​the bone border. Injections allow you to remove bags, restore an expressive look, and remove wrinkles.
5. Typically, no anesthesia is required for Botox injections. But at the request of the patient, the doctor can treat the injection areas with anesthetic ointment. Due to the increased sensitivity of the eyelid area, experts recommend using time-tested, high-quality products.
6. The injections are carried out with an ultra-thin needle and the process takes no more than 10 minutes. After completion, the patient remains for some time under the supervision of a cosmetologist and receives recommendations for the recovery period. The whole procedure lasts no more than half an hour.

Photos before and after

Cost of services in Moscow clinics

How much correction in the eye area will cost depends on the individual characteristics of the face and the thinness of the skin. Experienced cosmetologists usually administer a minimum dosage during the first procedure in order to evaluate the result after 2 weeks and possibly repeat beauty injections. This technique helps preserve natural facial expressions and prevents side effects. The price is also influenced by the drug used for injection, as well as the prestige of the aesthetic medicine clinic. You can calculate it yourself by first finding out the cost of 1 unit of botulinum toxin. Depending on the manufacturer, the price ranges from 300 rubles. up to 500 rub.

Botox under the eyes will help you get rid of wrinkles around the eyes. On average, from 10 to 30 units are required, the course costs 3,000 rubles. up to 15,000 rub. For bags under the eyes, it is not used separately on the eyelids; injections are administered into the orbicularis muscle from the outer eyelid. To lift eyebrows with Botox you will need from 2 to 5 units; they are often used with the correction of interglabellar wrinkles. The total cost varies from 1500 rubles. up to 8000 rub.

Healing period

The results of the injections appear gradually; depending on the drug administered, they can be assessed after 3–14 days. After injections, hematomas, swelling, and painful sensitivity may appear in the correction areas. The discomfort goes away on its own during the first days, but if additional symptoms appear after this period, you should consult a doctor.

Restrictions during the recovery period:

1. in the first 5–8 hours you should not bend over or take a horizontal position;
2. on the first day you cannot wash your face, touch your face with your hands, or perform cosmetic procedures;
3. for 2 weeks you must refuse to visit the sauna, swimming pool, beach, solarium;
4. for the same period, limit the consumption of strong tea, coffee, exclude hot, spicy, salty foods from the diet;
5. do not take medications or alcohol for 14 days;
6. To sleep, choose a position on your back and place a high orthopedic pillow under your head to avoid facial asymmetry.

Important! If you follow the rules of a healthy lifestyle, eliminating alcohol and medications, the result will please you for 4 to 6 months. Repeated correction after 2 weeks will help prolong the effect of the rejuvenating procedure.

Security measures

In most cases, the administration of botulinum toxin is well tolerated, and undesirable consequences are short-term. But you need to know which Side effects are possible when performing injections around the eyes:

1. headaches of varying intensity;
2. the appearance of creases under the lower eyelids, on the forehead;
3. displacement of wrinkles;
4. dry, watery eyes;
5. facial asymmetry;
6. seals at injection sites;
7. eyelid ptosis;
8. double vision;
9. swelling;
10. hematomas, bruises.

Contraindications:

1. acute, chronic diseases;
2. postoperative period;
3. pregnancy, breastfeeding;
4. menstruation;
5. increased body temperature, fever;
6. skin diseases in injection areas;
7. pathologies of the nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular systems;
8. individual intolerance.

One of the most common reactions is the appearance of puffiness under the eyes. Usually develops after 7–10 days. It can be provoked by taking hormonal drugs, alcohol, or the presence of pathologies of the endocrine or cardiovascular system.

Causes of edema:

1. cosmetologist mistakes - incorrect choice of injection site, drug overdose;
2. fatty hernias of the eyelids;
3. pathologies of the liver and kidneys;
4. specific reaction of the body to botulinum toxin;
5. violation of the rules of the recovery period, hiding information from the doctor about the characteristics of the medical history and treatment.

If after 10–14 days the swelling in the eye area has not gone away, you should consult a doctor. Stagnation of lymph and blood is successfully eliminated with the help of diuretics. But only a doctor can prescribe and describe a dosage regimen. The use of hardware lymphatic drainage procedures gives good results. Injections of succinic acid into problem areas may also be prescribed. Hot compresses and masks, hardware photorejuvenation Mesotherapy with the introduction of solutions including rutin, artichoke, green tea, ginkgo are effective.

How to speed up the removal of Botox

The toxin is eliminated on its own within several months. But if the result is unsatisfactory, the validity period can be reduced. The main way to activate renewal processes is to improve blood circulation and lymph outflow.

Acceleration methods:

1. manual, hardware massage;
2. drug treatment;
3. physiotherapy.

Only a doctor can determine the optimal type of treatment, taking into account the individual characteristics of the patient. A comprehensive approach may be required to solve aesthetic problems.

Pros and cons of the procedure

Like other methods of aesthetic correction, botulinum toxin has its own indications. It is optimal to use between the ages of 30 and 45, after which complex methods of rejuvenation will be required. When deciding to use a toxin, it is worth knowing its main advantages, as well as disadvantages.

Advantages:

1. getting rid of facial wrinkles;
2. rapid appearance of results;
3. painlessness of the procedure;
4. the ability to correct facial features without surgery;
5. short recovery period;
6. Side effects rarely occur.

Flaws:

1. short-term result;
2. the need to regularly repeat injections;
3. ineffective for severe age-related wrinkles;
4. During the recovery period, lifestyle changes are required.

Opinion of cosmetologists

On forums, cosmetologists discuss issues of working with Botox injections and share their experience of working with various drugs.

The review states that different dosages are used depending on the location, it is important to take into account the individual characteristics of the client.

The user writes about a similar effect of botulinum toxin preparations from different manufacturers.

The participant writes about the need for correction 14 days after the procedure.

Patient reviews

On forums, clients describe mostly positive effects after injections.

The review describes the experience of using Botox and obtaining a natural result.

A participant writes about the ineffectiveness of Botox for lower eyelid wrinkles, as well as the dosage, which leads to an unnatural appearance.

The user talks about the gradual effect of opening the eyes; solving problems requires other cosmetic methods.

The user indicates the appearance of wrinkles elsewhere after the injections.

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How to remove wrinkles around the eyes? Cosmetologist about correction methods.

Every woman wants to look younger than her age. Everyone deals with the problem of aging in their own way: they go to beauty salons, drink dietary supplements, turn to plastic surgeons for help, and get Botox injections. Botox is a drug that many women use to smooth out wrinkles.

However, despite all the beauty and simplicity of these injections, there may be such a side effect from Botox as swelling under the eyes. It is believed that swelling within 3 days after the injection is normal. If the body functions normally and all rules and regulations for the administration of botulinum toxin are observed, swelling may not appear.

Pathological swelling under the eyes usually appears during the period when the toxin begins to affect the responsiveness of the muscles and cause them to relax. At their core, bags under the eyes are stagnation of lymph in the tissues. Since the circulation of blood and lymph in the tissues is disrupted, excess fluid stagnates and swelling occurs around the eyes.

If the eyes are swollen, and the symptoms have not disappeared within 7 days and, in addition to the existing bags, new ones have been added (pain, hyperemia, ptosis of the upper eyelid), you should not try to do something on your own, you should immediately contact a specialist.

Causes of swelling in this area

1. Individual intolerance to botulinum toxin. Statistics show that this reaction of the body occurs only in 1% of people who have resorted to this procedure.

Symptoms that indicate intolerance:

1. headache; pain;
2. dizziness;
3. disorders of the digestive system;
4. lacrimation, swelling;
5. weakness of facial muscles;
6. ptosis.

An allergy to Botox may be due to non-compliance with contraindications:

1. pregnancy;
2. lactation;
3. skin diseases;
4. infections;
5. disruption of the immune system.

Wizard errors. An unqualified specialist may choose the wrong injection site and dose of the drug. Botulinum toxin is administered only subcutaneously and in small doses.

Patient error. Eye swelling can occur if all doctor's recommendations are not followed. Namely:

1. Do not touch the injection site with your hands;
2. lower your head for 2 hours;
3. drink alcohol;
4. take antibiotics;
5. going to the bathhouse or solarium.

Diseases of organs and systems:

1. hypotension;
2. kidney dysfunction;
3. circulatory disorders;
4. skin diseases;
5. neuromuscular diseases;
6. chronic lung diseases;
7. improper functioning of the endocrine system;
8. somatic diseases.

Step-by-step instructions on how to remove bags

Depending on the number and nature of complications, two methods of eliminating complications are used: one is aimed at eliminating lymph stagnation, and the other at improving muscle tone.

Eliminating lymph stagnation

1. The most common method for relieving swelling is taking diuretics. These include a decoction:

You can prepare such infusions at home: add 1 tablespoon of medicinal plant to 1 glass of boiling water and leave for 30 minutes. Drink ½ glass 2 times a day for at least 2 weeks.
Compresses made from chamomile infusion will also help dissolve lymph. Compresses should be done 3 times a day for 15 minutes.

For good lymph drainage, lymphatic drainage massage (hardware or manual) is also performed. Manual massage is very simple:

1. First you need to cleanse your facial skin.
2. Apply cream or cosmetic oil to your eyelids.
3. You need to perform the massage on both eyes at the same time; to do this, make 10 circular movements around the eyes with your middle and index fingers.
4. Using the same index and middle fingers, apply light pressure on the lower eyelid (from the outer corner of the eye to the inner).
5. Using the pads of four fingers, press the lower eyelid 3 times.
6. With the middle finger, lightly press 8 times on the outer corner of the eye, move the finger along the lower eyelid, then press the same number of times on the inner corner of the eye. The same procedure is done with the upper eyelid.
7. Using the middle finger, make circular movements from the temple to the bridge of the nose, move to the eyebrow and end at the temple.
8. Using the middle and index fingers, make “tapping” movements along the same lines.
9. After finishing the massage, wash your face first with cold water, then with warm water.

Improved muscle tone

1. You can also use lymphatic drainage and compresses for it.
2. Succinic acid has become very popular in cosmetology. The main property of succinic acid is to increase the tone of facial muscles, remove toxins and relieve swelling.

Conclusion

Botulinum toxin injections are gaining popularity not only among women, but also among men. Everyone wants to look more beautiful and younger, and often do not think about the consequences. To avoid complications, you should consult with a competent specialist., weigh all the pros and cons, and if you still decide, strictly follow the doctor’s recommendations.