I have always had a droopy eyelid, I wanted to get dysport to lift it up. I heard that you can actually inject dysport into the actual eyelid. I was curious how many units would I need to correct my droopy eyelid?
April 27, 2023
Answer: This is profound upper eyelid ptosis. Dysport is a botulinum toxin. It's clinical effect is no different than the effect of any other FDA approved botulinum toxin A product. The use of botulinum toxin to help upper eyelid ptosis is described but the effects are minimal and the effect is short acting. Consequently, this treatment is really not worth your while. I also don't endorse the expensive product called upneeq eye drops. These drops also can be used for mild ptosis. You need surgery to address your upper eyelid ptosis. Be aware that there are two commonly performed types of ptosis surgery: posterior and anterior ptosis surgery. Posterior ptosis surgery is also called Mueller's muscle conjunctival resection ptosis surgery is the most popular form of ptosis surgery. Surgeons love this procedure because surgery can be performed quickly and the anatomy is straight forward. Presumably you have a central levator disinsertion ptosis (needs to be confirmed with a detailed in person assessment). Posterior approach ptosis surgery will not be successful for your issue. Rather you likely need an anterior levator resection ptosis surgery performed thorough a crease incision. There is not substitute for a detailed in person assessment.
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April 27, 2023
Answer: This is profound upper eyelid ptosis. Dysport is a botulinum toxin. It's clinical effect is no different than the effect of any other FDA approved botulinum toxin A product. The use of botulinum toxin to help upper eyelid ptosis is described but the effects are minimal and the effect is short acting. Consequently, this treatment is really not worth your while. I also don't endorse the expensive product called upneeq eye drops. These drops also can be used for mild ptosis. You need surgery to address your upper eyelid ptosis. Be aware that there are two commonly performed types of ptosis surgery: posterior and anterior ptosis surgery. Posterior ptosis surgery is also called Mueller's muscle conjunctival resection ptosis surgery is the most popular form of ptosis surgery. Surgeons love this procedure because surgery can be performed quickly and the anatomy is straight forward. Presumably you have a central levator disinsertion ptosis (needs to be confirmed with a detailed in person assessment). Posterior approach ptosis surgery will not be successful for your issue. Rather you likely need an anterior levator resection ptosis surgery performed thorough a crease incision. There is not substitute for a detailed in person assessment.
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Answer: Re: How many units of Dysport for droopy eyelids? (Photo) Firstly, unilateral brow ptosis should be checked on medically to rule out certain medical conditions. However, potential treatments would include neurotoxin in the mid to lateral obicularis oris muscle, which would require one to three units of botox. Also, it is important to see a credentialed experienced provider for any treatments. Another potential option would be Upneeq (metazoline) eye drops, which stimulate lid lift. Hope this helps.
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Answer: Re: How many units of Dysport for droopy eyelids? (Photo) Firstly, unilateral brow ptosis should be checked on medically to rule out certain medical conditions. However, potential treatments would include neurotoxin in the mid to lateral obicularis oris muscle, which would require one to three units of botox. Also, it is important to see a credentialed experienced provider for any treatments. Another potential option would be Upneeq (metazoline) eye drops, which stimulate lid lift. Hope this helps.
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