I got dysport today and was injected on the side of my eye and upper outer cheek to reduce crows feet. I knew this was a bad idea as I've had this before and I tend to hold fluid around the eyes and it made my eye bags look worse than usual. I'm wondering if I do gentle massage in the area if it may help dissipate the fluid retention and when it may be safe to do this? My injections were 12 hrs ago and I can feel the fluid accumulating by the minute. I also plan to sleep propped on pillows.
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Thank you for your question. Sometimes, after dysport - or any neuromodulator injection - is placed around the eyes, there can be some swelling that lasts for a couple of days. This usually resolves without issue. You may have some slow lymphatics (drainage system) in that area, and a gentle...
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