Dysport

Dysport® is an FDA-approved treatment for facial wrinkles. Like Botox® and Xeomin®, Dysport® is made from botulinum toxin A. Dysport® is a neurotoxin designed to smooth wrinkles and creases in the forehead and improve crow’s feet. Dysport® can also reduce the prominence of fine lines and wrinkles around the mouth, chin, nose, jaw, and neck. Dysport® is injected into the facial muscle to temporarily block nerve impulses that cause muscle contractions. Dysport® is natural-looking, fast-acting, and long-lasting.

Procedure

Dysport®, known as abobotulinumtoxinA, is made from the bacteria that causes botulism. The primary substance used in Dysport® injections, botulinum toxin A, is carefully extracted, purified, and standardized into FDA-approved doses. When injected, Dysport® prevents the release of acetylcholine, which is a chemical that prevents the contraction of muscles. Dysport® can directly target problem areas and provide significant improvements with as little as 5 small injections. Dysport® can treat the same facial lines treated by Botox®, including laugh lines or crows’ feet around the eyes, frown lines on the forehead, and other facial lines around the jaw, nose, chin, and neck.

Dysport® is designed to treat newer facial wrinkles and fine lines. Deeper creases are more difficult to address, while newer wrinkles are easier to treat. Dysport® is used by many dermatologists as a preventive treatment to protect against the formation of deeper wrinkles. Dysport® tends to diffuse more than Botox®, causing it to spread to a broader area after it’s injected. This means a larger treatment area can be addressed in fewer injections, which can be beneficial when relaxing muscles of a larger area. At times, dermatologists may even use multiple neurotoxins concurrently in a single treatment to most effectively produce a patient’s desired result. Doctors may choose Dysport® for a larger area and choose another neurotoxin for a smaller area, such as treating crows’ feet.

Benefits

Dafety

Dysport® is intended for use by healthy individuals that are over the age of 18 and experiencing moderate-to-severe facial lines. Before undergoing this procedure, our doctors will review your medical history to ensure you are an ideal candidate for Dysport®. Dysport® is FDA-approved for the treatment of fine lines and wrinkles.

Dysport® should only be injected by experienced doctors. If administered incorrectly, Dysport® may lead to adverse side effects. At Dermatology, Laser & Surgery of Carnegie Hill, our board-certified dermatologists and physician assistants have extensive experience administering Dysport® injections. The placement of your Dysport® injection is important, as precise placement is necessary to avoid side effects.

Results

The results of Dysport® can be seen almost immediately after it is administered by an experienced physician. Although all patients will not achieve results at the same rate, in most cases, patients will notice that their skin feels smoother and more supple shortly after the procedure is completed. In addition, most patients will notice that any existing wrinkles begin to appear less noticeable. Patients can expect to see their full results within 4 days of receiving their injections.

Depending on the severity of the patient’s wrinkles, the results of Dysport® can be expected to last 3-4 months. To increase the longevity of your results, multiple sessions may be required. In most cases, 3-4 treatments will be required to maximize the longevity of results.

Recovery

Dysport® is a non-invasive procedure that has proven to be highly effective when it comes to the treatment of fine lines and wrinkles. Dysport® does not require extensive downtime and patients can return to their daily activities almost immediately following the procedure. Patients may experience mild bruising, swelling, or redness surrounding their injection sites, but this is normal and should subside in the days following the procedure.

With all fillers and injectables, good aftercare will help to maximize the results and prevents any complications after receiving the treatment. Following your Dysport® injections, it is recommended that patients should avoid lying on their back, touching the injection sites, and vigorous exercise. By doing so, patients will lessen the chances of their dermal filler migrating to other areas of the face, allowing for the results of the Dysport® injections to be maximized.

Contact

The doctors and staff at Dermatology, Laser & Surgery of Carnegie Hill would be happy to discuss medical dermatology treatments in more detail. Please give us a call at (646) 661-6131 or request an appointment online for a personal consultation at our New York offices.