Upper lid Ptosis returned 6 weeks post dysport injection- plz help!

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April 1st- dysport: between eyes (11’s) =12 u Lower eyebrow tail= 3 unit each side Crows feet= 6Units each eye Below eyes= 1 unit each side Right eyelid ptosis present one day post op. Lasted for about 3 weeks- about 80% gone. Then randomly, at week 6, R lid ptosis came back, worse than before. Iopodone drops causing dryness- lifts lid for a few hrs but when I wake up in the AM half the iris is covered! So scary. When will this go away and why did it come back??? I didn’t do ANything!

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

I encourage you to visit with your injector for an evaluation.  It is not common for a new concern to arise six weeks after treatment.  Dysport effects are temporary.  They gradually fade over three to four months on average.  Your injector can advise you after an examination.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

I suggest you speak to your doctor, if you have exsiting ptosis it can get worse from botox, dysport or xeomin.  Regardless, the effects of these products go away in 6-12 months so it should all resolve.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question and I am sorry to hear of your Dysport issues.  Each patient will metabolize Dysport at different rates with expected results in the 3-4 month range.  As for eyelid ptosis, this tends to resolve a bit faster, usually within a few weeks.  Hang in there and remember that Dysport never leads to permanent effects. Hope this helps.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD · Answer

Generally one the Iopidine begins to work, it is about another 4 to 6 weeks before the ptosis resolves.  Hang in there.  In the future, find a different injector for service.

Upper lid Ptosis returned 6 weeks post dysport injection- plz help!

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Answer: The fact that the Iopidine works tells us something about when the Dysport related ptosis will improve.

Answer: The fact that the Iopidine works tells us something about when the Dysport related ptosis will improve.

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Upper lid Ptosis returned 6 weeks post dysport injection- plz help!

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Answer: The fact that the Iopidine works tells us something about when the Dysport related ptosis will improve.

Answer: The fact that the Iopidine works tells us something about when the Dysport related ptosis will improve.

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