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Dysport for Bunny Lines and Now Can't Move Upper Lip

asked 2 years ago by Marina123 in England
Latest answer by Yoash R. Enzer, MD
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I had botox to treat my bunny lines approximately 3weeks ago. My clinician used dysport which I've never had before. About a week ago the left side of my face from my nose to my lip feels 'strange' and I can't move the left side of my upper lip. Is this as a result of treatment? Can it be corrected or how long will it be before I get movement back?

3 answers to Dysport for Bunny Lines and Now Can't Move Upper Lip

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Upper lip weakness

The previous doctors are exactly right about why you can not move your upper lip.  Unfortunately, the time duration may be much longer than the typical 3-4 months we would normally expect.  For some mysterious reason, Botox and Dysport effects last much longer when they effect the muscles that lift your upper lip.  I have seen it last almost a year.  Let's hope not, but please don't worry because eventually it will be ok again.  Nothing to do but wait... G more
Yoash R. Enzer, MD

Providence Oculoplastic Surgeon

www.doctorenzer.com

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Botox

Both Botox and Dysport are neurotoxins One of the complications of either is spread of the material to Adjacent muscle and subsequent weakness of that muscle , in your case it is the muscle that lifts the upper lip. That is why choosing a Plastic Surgeon who knows every small muscle in the face and has studied it and its function is your best bet. Choose your Plastic Surgeon carefully.
Samir Shureih, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
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Lip weak after Dysport to bunny lines around the Nose

Yes the lip can become weak after usage of a neurotoxin such as Dysport or Botox to the bridge of the nose for bunny line reduction.  The reason is a muscle called the Levator labii superioris alaeque nasi  which starts on the nose and extends down to the lip.  If the neurotoxin migrates to this muscle on the nose, it will cause the lip on that side to weaken and droop.  Here is the good news, it will go away, but may take up to 3-4 months.  If it... more
Louis M. DeJoseph, MD

Atlanta Facial Plastic Surgeon

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