I had dysport done 10 days ago . The dysport was injected between and above my eyebrows. Around day 5-6 i felt heavey on my left eyelid, and it started drooping. . The arch in my eyebrows reamain the same with a nice lift. I started using iodopine 5% generic. After the first drop my eye looked about 30% better. how long will it take for the ptosis to resolve itself, and I go looking back to normal, and secondly what dosage of the iopidine is recommended? Thank you in advance for your help. Sam
May 8, 2017
Answer: Eyelid Ptosis After Dysport Thank you for your question and for sharing your concerns. I'm sorry to hear that you are experiencing complications from your Dysport treatment. Based on your description, it sounds like you are be experiencing eyelid ptosis. This is a rare complication that occurs when Dysport injections between the eyebrows drift and affect the muscles that control the upper eyelid. It's most often caused by improper injection placement. Unfortunately, it may take up to 3-4 months for it to fully resolve, but you should start to notice improvement within the next several weeks. I would continue the Iopidine as recommended by your injector. I hope you feel better soon!
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May 8, 2017
Answer: Eyelid Ptosis After Dysport Thank you for your question and for sharing your concerns. I'm sorry to hear that you are experiencing complications from your Dysport treatment. Based on your description, it sounds like you are be experiencing eyelid ptosis. This is a rare complication that occurs when Dysport injections between the eyebrows drift and affect the muscles that control the upper eyelid. It's most often caused by improper injection placement. Unfortunately, it may take up to 3-4 months for it to fully resolve, but you should start to notice improvement within the next several weeks. I would continue the Iopidine as recommended by your injector. I hope you feel better soon!
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May 6, 2017
Answer: Drooping Eyelid Sorry to hear about your drooping eyelid. The literature reports this occurs 3-5% of the time and is caused by the neuromodulator, Dysport in this case, catching some of the nerve endings that normally stimulate the levator palpebrae muscle that raises the eyelid. Some patients will also report double vision. You are doing the right thing with the iodipine 2 drops three to four times per day for 2-3 weeks. The ptosis usually resolves in 4-6 weeks but can persist longer. I hope this was helpful - Dr. Moore.
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May 6, 2017
Answer: Drooping Eyelid Sorry to hear about your drooping eyelid. The literature reports this occurs 3-5% of the time and is caused by the neuromodulator, Dysport in this case, catching some of the nerve endings that normally stimulate the levator palpebrae muscle that raises the eyelid. Some patients will also report double vision. You are doing the right thing with the iodipine 2 drops three to four times per day for 2-3 weeks. The ptosis usually resolves in 4-6 weeks but can persist longer. I hope this was helpful - Dr. Moore.
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