If I am allergic to Botox, can I have Dysport instead?

April 13, 2015
Asked By:Alessia1 in South Africa, ZA

I've had Botox twice in my life injected between my eyebrows and just above each eyebrow. 1st time I had it I had slight swelling/bruising that settled within a few days which I assumed was normal. The last time I developed huge swollen hard lumps at each injection site. My face swelled so much I looked unrecognisable. My injector said I had an allergic reaction. He prescribed me with prednisone, my face went back to normal within a week. Can I be tested to see if I would react badly to Dysport?

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September 8, 2015

Answer: Test spot with Dysport or Botox

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Young R. Cho, MD, PhDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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September 8, 2015

Answer: Test spot with Dysport or Botox

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Young R. Cho, MD, PhDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 20, 2015

Answer: Allergic reaction to Botox

Brian S. Biesman, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
April 20, 2015

Answer: Allergic reaction to Botox

Brian S. Biesman, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
April 14, 2015

Answer: Very unusual to be allergic to Botox

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Steven F. Weiner, MDBoard Certified Otolaryngologist
April 14, 2015

Answer: Very unusual to be allergic to Botox

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Steven F. Weiner, MDBoard Certified Otolaryngologist

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