I cannot move my forehead and it feels tight and numb 1 week after Dysport. Is this normal? When will it clear up?

Typically the "frozen forehead and heavy brows" can happen from either too much toxin (dysport, botox or Xeomin) or from injecting too low on the forehead. This sensation is usually strongest at about 1 week and by 3-4 weeks is getting better.  Make sure your doctor knows this happened so that the injections can be modified next time to prevent this.  This happens more often to people who have excess skin on their upper eyelids or sagging of the forehead in which the upward movement of the eyebrows is necessary to keep the extra skin out of the visual field. If this is the situation, it may be necessary to have a blephoroplasty or brow lift to correct the underlying issue. Toxin is best avoided in the forehead in this scenario until the eyelids/brow have been corrected wither surgically or with Ultherapy. I hope this helps!Dr. Quenby Erickson

 

 

This sometimes happens when too much Dysport or Botox Cosmetic is injected into the forehead.  I prefer to inject conservatively and do a touch up 2 weeks later (if needed) to avoid a droopy and heavy feeling in the forehead and brows.  Unfortunately there is no quick fix to this problem.  The heaviness and drooping should dissipate when the Dysport wears off, which is usually within 3-4 months.  I also suggest contacting your physician to let him/her know about your concerns so that you get the correct dosage next time.  I hope this information is useful!