Are There Any Dysport Side Effects on Pregnancy?

asked 11 months ago by Andee
Latest answer by Alan Engler, MD
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Tags: female, pregnancy, risk

I am almost 4 months post Dysport injection. I have experienced severe side effects since the day after: eye irritations, sinus pressure, anxiety, headaches (lasting almost 4 months now), head pressure, weight loss, etc. I am trying to get pregnant and fear this can affect my baby. Is it safe? How long does this stuff last? My forehead is still very smooth. It's been a nightmare. No doctor seems to help and I have seen 10 different onces since this started. Does anyone know how to treat this?

6 answers to Are There Any Dysport Side Effects on Pregnancy?

Dysport/Botox - Are There Any Dysport Side Effects on Pregnancy?

I'm sorry for the problems you've been having. While it's true that Dysport and Botox have not been studied extensively in pregnancy - and also that it is generally not recommended to undergo these treatments while pregnant - I have not heard of a problem from among the hundreds of thousands if not millions of treatments around the world. And, in particular, the symptoms you describe are not necessarily typically those of even short-term treatments (weight-loss, etc)... more

Alan Engler, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Dysport Side Effects on Pregnancy

Dysport and Botox are not recommended while pregnant, or breast feeding. However, there is no evidence that they would affect one's ability to get pregnant, or affect a pregnancy if they were done 4 months before trying to get pregnant. I would let go of the worry that the actual Dysport injection could affect getting pregnant, or affect your pregnancy. Feel relieved by this. However, your symptoms that you are having are not common with either Botox or Dysport. I would start to... more

Jennifer Reichel, MD
Seattle Dermatologist

Complications after Dysport

I am sorry to hear of your continuing problems after your Dysport injection. The complications you are discussing are not known side effects of Dysport so it is important that you follow up with other consulting physicians to have a proper diagnosis. The most common side effects reported in their literature are dry mouth, injection site discomfort or pain, tiredness, headache, neck pain, muscle pain, eye problems i.e.double vision, blurred vision, drooping of the eyelids. Allergic reactions... more

Michael Elam, MD
Orange County Facial Plastic Surgeon

Dysport Side Effects

Sorry to hear you are having difficulty after your Dysport injections. However, it sounds good that you are following up with your doctor and they have recommended appropriate second opinions. Hopefully they have also told you that many of the symptoms that you describe, such as sinus pressure, anxiety, weight loss, etc are NOT caused by Dysport or Botox. I agree with the above that you should seek out consultations to evaluate if you have any concomitant conditions that... more

David Shafer, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Dysport as well as BOTOX have not been studied for safety during pregnancy.

There are a number of nonspecific side effects that have been reported with Dysport and BOTOX. However, they are unlikely to persist beyond 4 to 6 months. However, please do not do these services again. You clearly have been made very anxious regarding this treatment. There is no evidence that these treatments have any bearing on becoming pregnant. I would not advocate trying to get pregnant for at least 4 months after a botulinum toxin treatment but there are... more

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD
Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon

Unrecognized Dysport Side Effects

I'm truly sorry for your condition. The symptoms you describe are not commonly seen in my experience with the use of Botulinum Type A (Botox and Dysport). That is why the 10 physicians you have seen were unable to help you. As far as I know, type A botulinum has not been implicated as affecting fertility 4 months after treatment. I think a thorough examination and evaluation including hormonal status and even psychiatric evaluation (stress, etc) is in order to get to the bottom of... more

Peter A. Aldea, MD
Memphis Plastic Surgeon

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