I have had dysport injections on my frown lines on 3 occasions, with three different clinics. On each occasion it has lasted only 4-5 weeks, after this time I can frown again. I have been advised that I am receiving the correct dose. I'm 33, so don't have huge frown lines, but did expect longer lasting results. Have I developed antibodies? Should I try Botox?
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Shanny, the symptoms you described a year ago are not something one would expect after BTX-A injections. If some BTX-A migrated to one of the extraocular muscles that control the coordinated movements of the eyes, it could cause a temporary and subtle blurring of the vision, but it would be...
Hi Shanny,
Firstly poor you, I feel for you, this is a tough situation and one your practitioner should have made absolutely clear before injecting Btx-A. What is done is done however. The advice is to avoid ALL botulinum preparations in pregnancy and breast feeding (I have a cohort of...
From the history you have given, it is unlikely that Dysport is the cause of your eyelash problem. It is best to check with your physician and ask that he or she check with the company. There may be some reports of this issue, although I personally have not seen this in my practice.