Overview

• Lydia August, 28, says her right eyelid progressed to fully shut in the days after a September 10 injection given for chronic migraines.
• She reports no improvement about 12 days later after trying recommended measures and expects to wait for the effect to wear off.
• Doctors explain the droop occurs when Botox affects the muscle that lifts the lid and note apraclonidine 0.5% drops can sometimes provide a short-term lift.
• Allergan lists eyelid drooping as a reported adverse reaction for some treatment areas, with rates around 2–3% depending on the site.
• Her TikTok videos have drawn hundreds of thousands of views and sparked discussion about injector experience, as she says her shots were administered by a neurologist for medical reasons.