I had 2 units of Dysport under each lower eyelid to treat under eye wrinkles (which I now realize were normal wrinkles that literally everyone has). After a few days my lower eyelids were sagging excessively and I had deep wrinkles and folds. I looked 100yrs old. Fast forward 1yr later and, though the folds have gone, my eyes still look sunken under my lower lids and it looks like the muscle is still “knocked out”. Will this ever come back?
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Hi. It looks like you're experiencing PMG (paroxysmal masseteric bulging). This can occur when the entire masseter has not been relaxed by the botulinum neurotoxin type A. The masseter muscle contains both deep and superficial muscle fibers which are divided by a structure called the deep...
Dysport is a type of botulinum toxin that is used for cosmetic purposes, particularly to reduce the appearance of wrinkles by temporarily relaxing the muscles. The longevity of Dysport's effects can vary among individuals, but on average, it tends to last for three to four months. Waiting for...
Hi Hillman78154,
I am Sarah, a medical assistant at Aesthetic Skin MD with Dr. Anil Shah in Chicago and I am happy to tell you that while most doctors are conservative, here if you desire a certain look, we will provide it. If you are seeing and feeling movement in our face that you do not...