Can the straining of my facial muscles due to blowing my nose frequently cause dysport to migrate?

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I had dysport injections in my forehead, between my brows and for my crow's feet area. About 2 hours later I was exposed to a cat and wound up blowing my nose (straining my facial muscles in the area) for the rest of the night. I did not touch any of the areas where I received injections, but fear the it cause migration and I'll end up with a droopy eyelid. Do you think strain from blowing my nose (every five minutes) about 2 hours after injection onward could cause migration?

Aldo Guerra, MD · Answer

It's not likely that straining your muscles will cause the product to migrate. I suggest you avoid bending over, laying down and exercising for 4 hours after your injection. Follow up with your injector to be sure everything goes well.Warmest regards, Dr. ALDO

Julia Ann Sullivan Miller, MD · Answer

It is unlikely that stressful facial movements even combined with sneezing and nose blowing would cause the Dysport to migrate.  If you are concerned, however, I would contact the doctor who performed the procedure.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Dysport cannot migrate due to facial muscle movements.  I suggest you see an expert if you are concerned.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

Repeatedly blowing your nose should not cause the dysport you had injected to migrate or to affect your results in any way.

Selena Lantry, MD · Answer

As long as the Dysport was properly administered, you should not have much to worry about. As a general precaution, I usually recommend my patients refrain from any extra activity for 4 hours following Dysport injections and avoid strenuous activity for at least 24 hours.  I do not think that the strain caused by blowing your nose two hours after a Dysport injection would be enough to increase the risk that the product will be flushed out of the treated area before it has been able to take effect.
However, if you still have concerns about your treatment, I would recommend following up with your doctor to discuss any and all questions or concerns you have.

Can the straining of my facial muscles due to blowing my nose frequently cause dysport to migrate?

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