Patient Buzz: Eyelid Ptosis from Botulinum Toxin Injections
Several media outlets have covered the case of a popular blogger who recently experienced eyelid ptosis from botulinum toxin injections. How can dermatologists avoid adverse effects when injecting botulinum toxin?
For an expert opinion I contacted Dallas dermatologist Elizabeth Bahar Houshmand, MD, FAAD.
What does the scientific literature say about the frequency of eyelid ptosis as an adv …
Several media outlets have covered the case of a popular blogger who recently experienced eyelid ptosis from botulinum toxin injections. How can dermatologists avoid adverse effects when injecting botulinum toxin?
For an expert opinion I contacted Dallas dermatologist Elizabeth Bahar Houshmand, MD, FAAD.
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