Botox cheek drop not getting better- I'm panicked (Photo)

Hello! My name is Jessica, I am a physician assistant, and one of the providers at Aesthetic Skin in Winnetka and Chicago. I'm sorry to hear that you're experiencing these issues with your Dysport treatments. Prolonged weakness and the feeling of a cheek drop can be concerning, especially after years of regular use. It's possible that the combination of doses you received within such a short timeframe may have contributed to this extended weakness in the muscles responsible for cheek support and movement.The effects of neuromodulators like Dysport and Botox can vary from person to person, and sometimes, the results can be unpredictable, particularly if there's been an adjustment in dosage or technique. In some cases, waiting for the effects to wear off can help, but if the weakness persists, other options like facial exercises, additional treatments, or even the use of fillers to restore volume may be worth considering. I hope this helps and best of luck!

The effects of dysport are temporary, typically lasting 3 to 4 months though they last longer for some patients. If you are experiencing prolonged issues i encourage you to return to your injector and review your "before" photos to your current state to see if there has been improvement.

During that time, you will have less volume and activity than normal. It takes time for these reconditioned muscles to build up tone and volume after this type of treatment. It is possible that some of the lost muscle volume from reconditioning the muscle could be permenant--we just don't know. It is widely believed that eventually the muscles and there associated volume will recover so my advise is to be patient and not accept any "permanent" fixes for this. That is a sure way to harm yourself. I would be curious about your past filler history because this can contribute to this type of situation. Also remember when you do eventually recover, you will be a year older and that can also be an issue. There is no substitute for a detailed in person assessment.