Given Dysport on forehead/near eyes then CO2 laser. Lips seem fine. I can't make my usual wide smile. Can't bring my mouth up.

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Dysport and laser treatment given four week ago. Injections were above/below/between eyebrows. My forehead is very tight and smooth. My eyes appear lifted. I no longer have crow's feet around my eyes. It feels as though I can't lift my cheeks enough toward my eyes (the movement that use to cause crow's feet) to smile wide. My dr. doesn't think dysport or laser caused this and thinks the smile I can make must be normal for me. I can't convince him with recent photos. Opinions please. thnks

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Please post photos for further evaluation. Unfortunately it sounds like too many units were placed in the inappropriate locations making it change your smile. I suggest seeing a cosmetic dermatologist with experience. You should have improvement in 3 months as this will take time to resolve. Best, Dr. Emer

Aldo Guerra, MD · Answer

I sounds like some muscles involved in making the smile have been affected by the Dysport injection. However, you should be examined to confirm the diagnosis. Best wishes, Dr. ALDO

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD · Answer

Lasers do not do this.  Please consider posting photos of your face at rest and smiling.  That would help us be a bit more definitive.  Unfortunately this facial weakness can last for months.  In my opinion, this puts your surgeon in the goofball category. If you need a second opinion, that is very reasonable.  Time will definitely make the difference here but seeing someone you are confident with is invaluable.

Vincent Voci, MD · Answer

If you can show us photos of your full face before and after the treatments both smiling and not smiling that will help us evaluate your concerns. In any event, your concerns appear to be secondary to the Dysport and, therefore, they will resolve as its effect diminishes.

Lisa Vuich, MD · Answer

It sounds like your dysport hit the risorius muscle, perhaps the injection in the region of the lower crows feet. It will gradually wear off. Best,Lisa Vuich, MD

Given Dysport on forehead/near eyes then CO2 laser. Lips seem fine. I can't make my usual wide smile. Can't bring my mouth up.

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