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Horrible Experience-will Never Use Again!

notbarbie
posted 2 years ago

Not Worth It
Cost: $350
Lake Orion, Michigan

I was encouraged to try Dysport by my provider...

18 Jul 2010

I was encouraged to try Dysport by my provider because of the lower cost and "better results".....problems from day one...I was treated at the crow's feet and forehead. I had severe bruising around my right eye the first day, it is just now fading (this is going on week three), second day flu-like symptoms, asthma (I haven't had an asthma flare up in years), muscle/body aches.. first my left eyelid began drooping, next day right eyelid drooped/swelling...my right side looks as if I've had a stroke. I am unable to smile properly, I look like I'm leering and/or scowling. Provider states there is "nothing they can do about it, I just have to wait it out".... I am MISERABLE! Never, ever, again! I do not recommend this product. On the pain rating below, it isn't the injections, it is the pain I am experiencing now.

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My Doctor: name not provided

Not sure I was properly informed. I read everything I am given to sign, but these side effects were way beyond anything written.

Comments (8)

curiouscat 22 Sep 2010

I am seriously looking for a dysport provider... I just came across your post- I am in the greater Detroit area and was going to do this sometime this week if I could find a facility to take me in,,, but now I dont know~ Im curious to know what place you went so I DONT go there. Best of luck to you.

Sharon at RealSelf (Community Manager) 23 Sep 2010

Hi curiouscat--If you haven't already, check out our Michigan doctor directory for board-certified providers in your area: http://www.realself.com/find/Michigan

Here's the link for Detroit Dysport providers.

notbarbie 7 Aug 2010

Thanks, everyone, for your input. my provider was, sadly not very concerned, said I would just have to wait it out...couldn't explain the aches/pains/flu symptoms. I ended up on a medrol dosepak, and I still have some drooping, and feel like I'm still not smiling properly. It was less money than botox, but I would definitely not do it again. I do agree with Dr. Weiner, I feel the injection technique was not correct. And, to Butterflyin', I don't know how many units were used, but it was definitely less money.

justtriedit 19 Sep 2010

have you gotten any better. It's been a couple of weeks.

katy81 31 Oct 2010

are you feeling better? I am 7 weeeks tomorrrow and STILL sick!

Steven F. Weiner, MD 19 Jul 2010

I'm sorry for this Dysport experience. I would say though, that the problems you are experiencing are most likely related to errors in the injection technique. I have been very happy (as are my patients) with Dysport results.

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butterflyinthewind 18 Jul 2010

Lower cost? It takes 3-1 of Dysport to get the same or simular results of Botox. No cost difference. Facts are if one does not work on you the other may-or if you stop having results the other may work on you. I hope things resolve for you quickly, remember its all elective--YOUR CHOICE

Tom at RealSelf (Community Manager) 18 Jul 2010

Thank you for posting and sharing what sounds like an unhappy experience. what did your provider say was the cause of your pain, if anything?

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