I'm 54 & have done Botox for 20 years in my crows feet/forehead. No problems. 4.5 months ago, I had 2 units of Dysport in the under eye ”jelly roll" for the first time. Within a day, I had big, brand-new eye bags, then the whole eye area became puffy. Nurse said it’s “not the Dysport.” RIGHT. I’ve read it could be lymph buildup or fat pad herniation, but I’m 4.5 months into this. Still big bags. Might it still wear off? What can I do if I stay puffy???
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A buffalo hump is a posterior fat repository (dorso-cervical fat pad) at the junction of the neck and thorax. Botox is a temporary muscle paralyzer and is used to minimize facial wrinkles, treat migraine headaches, and treat muscular spasm. It will not shrink a buffalo hump. However, injectable...
Thank you for providing photos along with your question. Botox results should only last between 3-4 months. To address puffiness or under-eye bags, you may consider fillers to restore volume and even out your under-eye area. You may also consider “jelly roll” Botox which targets the slight bul...
Thank you for your question and photo. The deep-set wrinkle you’re referring to may benefit from a small amount of hyaluronic acid dermal filler. These formulas can volumize shallow contours and smooth lines by adding volume to lift the targeted area of the skin. I recommend scheduling an i...
