Looking like I just had stroke after Dysport.

Dr. Irwin
May 3, 2015
I had Dysport in corners of my mouth to for a lift. now i look like i have had a stroke. The dermatologist said it was not due to Dysport. will side of my mouth ever go back to normal? I worried.

Hmmmmm……if the Dysport was done on both sides and both sides are drooping…. I have to respectfully disagree with your dermatologist.

If just one side is drooping, it’s possible that you have developed Bell’s palsy (which would be NOT related to the Dysport) or did have a little mini-stroke.   So…….if it’s one sided, please see your primary care doctor or neurologist for an evaluation pronto!

Generally, if it’s both sides, it probably is the Dysport.  Dysport diffuses a bit more than Botox so it could have been either the placement of it …….or the fact that it diffused too much. Hopefully very little was used there (you can ask your dermatologist how much), in which case it should gradually wear off over 3-8 weeks.

Hope this helps,  Dr. I

 

Dr. Brandith Irwin, MD

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