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?
August 25, 2020
Answer: Can Dysport and Botox be give to someone over 65? The FDA studies were done on an age group which was 65 and younger. It doesn't mean it doesn't work, it just mean that the FDA had to approve according to the study guidelines. It is perfectly fine and legal to treat "off label" in areas which haven't been approved or to age groups not approved. In fact, the only area approved for Dysport is glabella for cosmetic purposes, and it is used all over the face for injections. Fillers are similarly used in many areas and age groups which aren't approved. It would be very unusual to have any lasting pain from a Dysport injection. Please see a specialist to evaluate your pain. All Dysport injections are temporary and there is no permanent results from the injection.
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August 25, 2020
Answer: Can Dysport and Botox be give to someone over 65? The FDA studies were done on an age group which was 65 and younger. It doesn't mean it doesn't work, it just mean that the FDA had to approve according to the study guidelines. It is perfectly fine and legal to treat "off label" in areas which haven't been approved or to age groups not approved. In fact, the only area approved for Dysport is glabella for cosmetic purposes, and it is used all over the face for injections. Fillers are similarly used in many areas and age groups which aren't approved. It would be very unusual to have any lasting pain from a Dysport injection. Please see a specialist to evaluate your pain. All Dysport injections are temporary and there is no permanent results from the injection.
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May 1, 2019
Answer: Illegal over 65..no use of many aesthetic and other products has certain FDA parameters. as long as your provider has discussed with you the FDA rules and informs you that this is an off label use and you agree its fine!i cant comment on the throbbing eye which is very strange. Good luck
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May 1, 2019
Answer: Illegal over 65..no use of many aesthetic and other products has certain FDA parameters. as long as your provider has discussed with you the FDA rules and informs you that this is an off label use and you agree its fine!i cant comment on the throbbing eye which is very strange. Good luck
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