Can Dysport cause anxiety and leg pain? Any other harmful symptoms? (photo)

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I had 20 units of Dysport to my muscles by my eyebrows. To try and minimize the line between my eyes. It has been like a week and 2 days and I feel extremely anxious and keep having leg pains. I also see the warnings about Dysport use which I didn't know before I got the injections. I had a plastic surgeon do the injections. My questions is can 20 units hurt me and spread to other parts several weeks later? I do not feel well and really regret getting the injections. Thank you!

Aldo Guerra, MD · Answer

I don't believe your 20 units of Dysport are the cause of your symptoms. Instead, I think you are having anxiety because you're reading worse case scenarios online about your recent treatments. Your dose is 1/3 the normal dose I use in the same area and Dysport is not going to move through your body and cause leg pains.Seek the advice of an appropriate medical professional for your anxiety.Good luck, Dr. ALDO :)

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Dysport, botox and xeomin do not cause internal issues and any worry you have should be seen by your physician.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Dennis Gross, MD · Answer

These symptoms you describe are definitely unrelated. There is a small risk of Dysport spreading very slightly to other areas of the face following injections (the reason why patients are asked not to lean over, lie down or exercise after treatment) however there is no risk of it spreading to other parts of your body.

Ava Khosraviani, MD · Answer

Treatment with Dysport will not give you those side effects. I would consult with your primary physician regarding those symptoms.

Omar Fouda Neel, MD, FRCSC, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question. It is very unlikely this is a side effect from your Dysport injections. I would advise you follow up with injector. Best of luck.

Can Dysport cause anxiety and leg pain? Any other harmful symptoms? (photo)

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