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Dysport
How Safe is Dysport Application on the Forehead for Deep Wrinkles?
Dysport injections at the forehead carry the same risks and side effects as injections to other areas of the face, most of which are mild and temporary. Pain, bleeding, bruising at the injection site, and headache are some of the common side effects. Rarely, you may experience drooping/heaviness at the eyebrows. This can last for 4-8 weeks and will improve, but unfortunately there is not much you can do except wait. Some patients experience "spock eyebrows" which can easily be corrected by adding a small amount of Dysport.
Clinical Context
Temporary brow heaviness after Dysport happens when a small amount spreads into nearby muscles rather than staying confined to the treated area. As the toxin's effect wears off, normal nerve signaling to the muscle returns gradually, which is why strength comes back over weeks instead of all at once. There's no way to speed this recovery with massage or supplements. Forehead muscles vary in size and thickness between patients, which can also affect how quickly movement returns.
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