Botox Gone Wrong: Droopy Eyelid, Spock Brow & Heavy Forehead

The three most common bad Botox outcomes are eyelid ptosis (a genuinely droopy lid), brow ptosis (a heavy forehead and hooded look), and the Spock brow (over-arched outer eyebrows). All three are temporary and all three come from where the product was placed, not from the drug itself. Here's how to tell which one you have, what can be done, and how long each takes to resolve. Topics Discussed: The three things people mean by "Botox gone wrong" Eyelid ptosis vs. brow ptosis, and why they are not the same problem Why the forehead gets heavy The Spock brow and why it's the easiest to fix What can actually be done while you wait How long each one lasts The one situation that is a real emergency How to reduce your risk next time Jane Yoo, MD, MPP is a board-certified dermatologist and fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon, and Clinical Assistant Professor at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Her practice is in Midtown Manhattan. Reach out to book a consultation: appts@janeyoomd.com This video is educational and is not medical advice. If you have pain, skin color change, or vision change after any injectable, that is an emergency, go to an emergency room or call your injector immediately. 📌 Visit us for more dermatologist-approved skincare education: 🌐 janeyoomd.com 🌐 BeautyTechDerm.com 📸 Follow us on Instagram: @janeyoomd #botoxgonewrong #droopyeyelidbotox #botoxptosis #hoodedeyesbotox #spockeyebrowbotox #heavyforeheadbotox #botoxdangerzones #foreheadbotoxgonewrong #botoxmistakes #botoxeyebrowdrop #dermatologist #boardcertifieddermatologist #botox #botulinumtoxin #JaneYooMD #NYCdermatologist #Mohssurgeon #cosmeticdermatology #KBeautyDermatologist #DermatologistExplains