What to do with too much Dysport injected or poorly injected?

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I recently had 50 units of dysport in my forehead by a new injector. I have heaviness in my eyelids which has never happened. I look weird now and am mortified. You can't see my eyelids and now my eyebrows point down funny. What can I do over the counter to reverse this?

Aldo Guerra, MD · Answer

You need to go back and show your injector what is going on. If you're not comfortable with your new injector then reach out to the person you used before this last experience. Best, Dr. ALDO

Adam Scheiner, MD · Answer

Dear MN patient, Its likely that you had your forehead treated and that you had a hidden droop of the brow before your Dysport treatment. This caused the hidden droop to become noticeable after the Dysport started working on the forehead muscles. You could wait for the effects of the Dysport to resolve or you could ask your doctor to perform a Dysport Browlift treatment.I hope this was helpful.

Kyle Coleman, MD · Answer

50 units of dysport is a large dosage for the forehead.  If none of those units were used in the glabella, it is possible to alleviate some of the heaviness by injecting the glabella.  I would recommend having a consultation with an expert injector (Board-certified Core MD).  Unfortunately, nothing will make the dysport go away more quickly or change it in the forehead; however, some improvements in the short term may be possible with further injections.  Best of Luck.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Eyelid drooping can happen with botox/dysport/xeomin and I suggest you speak to your treating physician for treatment. This will resolve on its own in 3 months.  Eye drops are on the market and can be prescribed.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD · Answer

This treatment will wear off.  It can take 3 to 4 months.  In about 6 weeks, it is generally possible to superimpose a correcting treatment to make a big difference but you need an injector who really knows what they are doing and few doctor understand how to do this type of corrective procedure.

What to do with too much Dysport injected or poorly injected?

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