Why do I look like the grinch after my first Dysport/Botox treatment ever?

August 12, 2018
Asked By:Nat1102 in Bay Minette, AL

I had dysport injected in one horizontal line across upper forehead 3 days ago. My dermatologist only injected that line in 4/5 spots. Not sure how many units. The day after my injection I woke up looking angry. Today I look like the grinch. My eyes look smaller/face shape looks different. The doctor said to early to tell & to give it a week to evolve before getting more. I lost that softness I had before Botox. I’m worried, should I be? Do I need to give it 2 weeks? Will it go back to normal?

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