I have cold symptoms after Dysport, what should I do?

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In April 10 I used Dysport on the forehead and the eyes a little I only had it once and in such a small amount . After several days getting Dysport I started not to feel well. Began starts cold symptoms and cough. In May - 10 starts Difficulty swallowing (dysphagia) until now, pain in throat during the swelling of the saliva. I read , toxins never leaving the body (in case we do not get antitoxin). What can i do , how can i help myself ?

Aldo Guerra, MD · Answer

Small amounts of neuromodulators are not likely to cause these side effects. You should see your primary care physician for an evaluation of an upper respiratory infection Best wishes, Dr. ALDO

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD · Answer

First consider seeing your primary physician to make sure you do not have a upper respiratory tract infection.  However, your symptoms do sound consistent with a reaction to cosmetic botulinum toxin.  About one individual in 1000 is very sensitive to cosmetic botulinum toxin.  Effectively with very small doses, they experience the very unpleasant side effects of mild clinical botulism.  These do wear off.  However it can take months.  Do not have cosmetic botulinum toxin products in the future.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

I'm sorry to hear you are not feeling well.  Since your symptoms began several days after your treatment it is unlikely they are related to your treatment.  Allergic reactions begin soon after injection.  I encourage you to visit with your primary care physician for an evaluation if your symptoms do not improve or worsen.

I have cold symptoms after Dysport, what should I do?

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