How Safe is Dysport Application on the Forehead for Deep Wrinkles?

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Compared to other areas of the face, are there less concerns with Dysport injections in the forehead? Why is the risk lower for complications?

Ronald Schuster, MD · Answer

The risks for Dysport are the same as for Botox namely bruising, headache, soreness, malaise and flu-like feeling. More than these though are the undesirable effects of Botulinum Toxin if it spreads to areas not intended, like the upper eyelid muscles, which causes drooping, also known as ptosis. This is fortunately very uncommon among  experienced injectors. The main issue about injecting the forehead is determining the effect the treatment will have on the position and thus the appearance of the eyebrows. Patients think that if you inject the forehead it will cause a browlift. It actually is almost the opposite. Treating the forehead can cause the brows to drop since this is the main muscle that actually lifts the brow. it is important to have your injector examine you well for signs that might show that your brows will drop more than you want, or give you an odd "Spockish" appearance. Hope this helps.

Steven H. Williams, MD · Answer

Dysport injections at the forehead carry the same risks and side effects as injections to other areas of the face, most of which are mild and temporary. Pain, bleeding, bruising at the injection site, and headache are some of the common side effects. Rarely, you may experience drooping/heaviness at the eyebrows. This can last for 4-8 weeks and will improve, but unfortunately there is not much you can do except wait. Some patients experience "spock eyebrows" which can easily be corrected by adding a small amount of Dysport.

Sonia Badreshia-Bansal, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Dysport on the forehead works to relax muscles of facial expression. Side effects can include headache, bruising, mild discomfort, and drooping of the brows if injected too low. This is very similar to other areas injected with Dysport. Be certain to be under the supervision of a board certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon with expertise in injectables who can evaluate if you are a good candidate and for the safest and most effective treatments. I hope this helps.

Stephen Prendiville, MD · Answer

Dysport works very well, is very safe, and produces very good results in both the central lower forehead (glabella) and horizontal forehead lines (frontalis muscle activity).  Safety concerns are similar to use of Botox

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD · Answer

These products are very safe when used according to preferred practice methods and FDA approved treatment guidelines.  Treatments that deviate from these methods create the risk of unwanted side effects.  For Dysport, Xeomin, and BOTOX, treatment placed too close the eyebrow can cause diffusion into the eyelid with the potential for creating a heavy eyelid.  Microdroplet methods substantially reduce this risk.

How Safe is Dysport Application on the Forehead for Deep Wrinkles?

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Answer: Dysport Use in the Forehead

Answer: Dysport Use in the Forehead

Answer: Any of the botulinum toxin products have concerns if not performed precisely.

Answer: Any of the botulinum toxin products have concerns if not performed precisely.

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How Safe is Dysport Application on the Forehead for Deep Wrinkles?

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Answer: Dysport Use in the Forehead

Answer: Dysport Use in the Forehead

Answer: Any of the botulinum toxin products have concerns if not performed precisely.

Answer: Any of the botulinum toxin products have concerns if not performed precisely.

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