Dysport Gave Me Wrinkles, Will They Go Away?

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My dr did a good job but still I have HATED the results of dysport. I hate not being able to be expressive with my eyes and I dont feel myself. Its been two months and I have a lot of movement back already thank god since he gave me a smaller dose. But, now I am -getting- wrinkles I did not have before. Will these new wrinkles leave when everything wears off? Might it hopefully wear off sooner not later, since its wearing off so much already? I'm very upset and sad. please help!

Stephen Prendiville, MD · Answer

The up side and the downside of neurotoxins such as Dysport and Botox are that they aren't permanent. The result you have will be gone in 3-4 months. Although it is extremely unlikely that Dysport gave you new wrinkles, it is likely that there are areas of muscle activity adjacent to areas of suppressed muscle activity which can lead to an unusual look.

Harold J. Kaplan, MD · Answer

Hi Anne.  If your eyes were  not expressive after your treatment it was not likely a good injection.  You should still be able to be expressive with your eyes.  Rather you should not be able to wrinkle your forehead or scrunch up the lines between your eyes.  You should be able to move them up and down.

	As for the new wrinkles, we would definitely suggest checking your before pictures.  If the wrinkles are actually not there before the treatment, if could be that the injection points did not relax the correct muscle groups to have the desired effect.  Again, not a good result.  We would probably look for a new injector!  Good luck.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD · Answer

Stop apologizing for your doctor. He/She did a bad job. You know it. Don't go back. In Eugene there are a number of highly qualified injectors. There is no reason to have a frozen face. Please do your homework and find a better injector for Dysport or BOTOX. Study my microdroplet method on my website (lidlift dot com). This method preserve facial expression. You can have your cake and eat it too.

Daniel Shapiro, MD · Answer

Dysport blocks the signal from the nerve to the muscles, ultimately resulting in a reduction of muscle activity and temporarily preventing contraction of the muscles that cause frown lines. Therefore, you should not have formed wrinkles as a result of your treatment. I would suggest speaking with the doctor who performed the treatment, comparing your before and after photos, and voicing your complaints. If all else fails, the treatment is not permanent, and therefore its results will fade over time.

Grant Stevens, MD · Answer

This may take awhile, however, the good news is that Dysport results are not permanent.  Your muscle movements will return to their full potential eventually.  Give yourself time! 

	Dr. Grant Stevens

Dysport Gave Me Wrinkles, Will They Go Away?

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