Why is Dysport and Botox being done on patients over the age of 65 if this not approved by the FDA?

April 27, 2019
Asked By:sheysa1 in Miami, FL

Dysport and Botox not approved by FDA after age 65. After it was done, I read on the Internet that FDA does not approve Dysport or Botox on patients over 65. Why is it that it’s being done anyway to people over that age? Including me? Is it legal? I am over 70 and got Dysport on areas to minimize rabbit lines (done by the nurse in my board certified plastic surgeon’s practice) and now have one eyelid throbbing at times. Will it go back to normal? Could there be permanent damage?

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Answer: Botox and Dysport over 65?

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Jonathan Kulbersh, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
April 6, 2020

Answer: Dysport for those over 65

Camille Cash, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 6, 2020

Answer: Dysport for those over 65

Camille Cash, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
May 7, 2019

Answer: FDA approval

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Theresa M. Jarmuz, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
May 7, 2019

Answer: FDA approval

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August 25, 2020

Answer: Can Dysport and Botox be give to someone over 65?

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Answer: Can Dysport and Botox be give to someone over 65?

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May 1, 2019

Answer: Illegal over 65..no

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May 1, 2019

Answer: Illegal over 65..no

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