Dysport

Dysport FAQs

• What is Dysport?

  Don’t let your frown lines between the eyebrows define you. For adults who want a natural look, Dysport is an FDA-approved prescription injection that can help smooth moderate to severe frown lines without changing how they feel about themselves or their ability to express emotions like joy and laughter. Why not learn more? 97% of women say after treatment with Dysport, they would do it again!

• How Does Dysport Work?

  Neuromodulators like Dysport reduce the appearance of lines by relaxing and limiting the movement of muscles. Your technician injects a small, highly concentrated amount directly into your muscle to cause it to relax, thereby reducing wrinkles in that area over time while protecting other areas not injected with fluids from damage or loss.

• How Much Does Dysport Cost?

  The price for Dysport treatment widely depends on the area where you choose to retreat. Most sessions start at around $300 and can go up to thousands of dollars. Contact Us today to find out more about the cost of Dysport!

• How Long Does Dysport Last?

  Dysport may help improve the look of your frown lines between the eyebrows for up to 5 months. Results of repeat treatments may be comparable to your first use, and you can get back in front of people sooner with minimal downtime after treatment.

• What's the Difference Between Dysport and Botox?

  Dysport is a neurotoxin with the quickest “onset” of action, typically requiring 24-72 hours for all results to be realized. Dysport contains smaller molecules than Botox, so the results are generally faster (Botox can take up to 2 weeks for results). In some areas, this is beneficial due to diffusion, but in others, it isn’t.

• Does Botox or Dysport Last Longer?

  Some patients have reported that Dysport lasts longer than Botox, and there are some scientific reasons behind this. It appears that the antibodies in our bodies do not affect Dysport as much since it has a lower protein load than Botox. This means we can expect less of an effect on its results!

• What is Stronger Botox or Dysport?

  Botox might not be stronger than Dysport, but it is more potent. You need three times the amount of Dysport to have an equal effect as Botox, so you will need more units. However, Dysport is typically much cheaper per unit, so you will spend the same amount for a similar outcome.

• Can Dysport Lift your Eyebrows?

  Dysport is a simple and effective way to have a non-surgical brow lift. A Dysport brow lift will remove forehead lines, raise sagging eyebrows, and reduce the appearance of upper eyelid hooding. The procedure takes just 10 minutes with minimal downtime or risks for those interested in looking younger without having surgery done on their face.

• Who Should not use Dysport?

  Do not have Dysport treatment if youare allergic toDysportor any of its ingredients (see the end of the Medication Guide for a list of ingredients), are allergic to cow’s milk protein, or had an allergic reaction to any other botulinum toxin product, such as Myobloc®, Botox®, or Xeomin®, have a skin infection at the planned injection site, under 18 years of age, or are pregnant or breastfeeding.

• What Should I Tell my Doctor Before Injections with Dysport?

  Tell your doctor about any swallowing or breathing difficulties and all your muscle or nerve conditions such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis [ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease], myasthenia gravis, or Lambert‐Eaton syndrome, which may increase the risk of serious side effects including difficulty swallowing and difficulty breathing. Serious allergic reactions have occurred with the use ofDysport. A dry eye has also been reported.

  Tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions, including if you have surgical changes to your face, very weak muscles in the treatment area, any abnormal facial change, injection site inflammation, droopy eyelids or sagging eyelid folds, deep facial scars, thick oily skin, wrinkles that can’t be smoothed by spreading them apart, or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding or planning to become pregnant or breastfeed.

  Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take,including prescription and nonprescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal and other natural products. UsingDysportwith certain other medicines may cause serious side effects. Do not start any new medicines while taking Dysport without talking to your doctor first.

  Especially tell your doctor if you: have received any other botulinum toxin product, such as Myobloc® (rimabotulinumtoxinB), Botox® (onabotulinumtoxinA), or Xeomin® (incobotulinumtoxinA), in the last four months or any in the past (be sure your doctor knows exactly which product you received, have recently received an antibiotic by injection, take muscle relaxants, take an allergy or cold medicine, or take a sleep medicine.

• What Should I do Before my Dysport Treatment?

  To help prevent the risk of excessive bruising following Botox injections, please avoid the following at least 3-5 days before treatment: Avoid NSAIDs, blood thinning vitamins, and alcohol, which can prevent hematomas or contusions and speed healing time. However, if you are taking anticoagulant therapy prescribed by your MD for any medical conditions, please continue. FYI- Many medications and vitamins are considered blood thinning.

• What Should I Do After my Dysport Treatment?

  After you receive your Botox treatment, these guidelines may help you recover quickly:

  • Bruising: This may last a couple of days to weeks. Arnika Forte contains bromelain, which helps decrease the duration and severity of bruising time.
  • Do not lie down for 3-4 hours following treatment.
  • Keep your head in a neutral position for the rest of the day without bending the head forward or down. By following these precautionary measures, you will minimize the occurrence of ptosis (droopy eyelids) and less-than-optimal outcomes.
  • Facial exercises (squint/frown/smile) are recommended in the treated area for one hour after injection.
  • Avoid manipulating the treated area for the rest of the day, such as using a Clarisonic brush, scrubbing, rubbing, or pressing the treated areas.
  • No exercise for 24-48 hours following treatment. Anything that causes heat or increases blood pressure will likely metabolize the product faster, i.e., hot yoga, pilates, saunas, steam rooms, infrared sauna, high-impact exercise, hyperhidrosis, hypertension, hyperthyroidism, stress, etc.