An injector put dysport in my upper cheeks. 3 days post, and fat "hangs over" my smile line. What are the long-term concerns?

Question

3 days later, I noticed that the fat pads of my cheeks did not rise when I smiled and therefore creating a very pronounced nasolabial fold and the fat almost "hands over" my smile line. My cheeks and under eye area feel heavy, and the fat pads look lower at rest. I'm concerned that when the muscle strength returns, the fat will still sit lower on my face than before.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

I'm sorry you are unhappy with your Dysport treatment.  Results can be seen about three to five days after treatment and are in full effect after two weeks.  The results from your treatment will gradually fade and should be resolved after three or four months.

Glenn Murray, MBBS · Answer

Hi and thank you for your question.  It sounds as if your injector has treated you outside of the therapeutic area. An adverse result such as a ptosis, will resolve after a few weeks. However it is advised to return to the clinic which performed your treatment.
Wishing you all the best,
  
Stay absolutely safe and well,
 Dr. Murray from Absolute Cosmetic Medicine

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Keep in mind, it can take up to 2 weeks for final results with Dysport. If you're unhappy with your final results, venus legacy or thermage treatments can give improvement. Results resolve in 3-4 months and will not cause permanent changes. Best, Dr. Emer

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

I would expect your appearance to return to normal after the Dysport wears off from the injection you had to your cheeks.  It may take a few months for this to occur however.

Dmitriy Schwarzburg, MD · Answer

It is very unusual to have neurotoxin injections in levator muscles, but the consequences are classic and that is what you are experiencing. Once the muscle strength is regained everything should return to its baseline. Please contact a qualified provider or a board-certified physician with extensive experience in these procedures.

An injector put dysport in my upper cheeks. 3 days post, and fat "hangs over" my smile line. What are the long-term concerns?

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