I normally have 3 areas of my face injected with Dysport. This includes an injection under each eye and on both sides of my nose. During my recent visit I was shocked to receive a dreadful bruise under one eye. My specialist realised he'd bruised me and inquired as to whether I was taking fish oil tablets or aspirin to which I replied I wasn't. I was wondering if the under eye area is prone to bruising due to too many blood vessels? Also I have more lines now on my nose. Is this normal?
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Dysport will start to take effect in a day or two, but may take up to 7-10 days for full effect. Muscles on one side of the face may respond at a different rate from the other side, so as the Dysport takes full effect you may notice improved symmetry. Follow up with your physician in...
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