Botox® and Dysport are both made up of Botulinum Toxin Type A, which treats the visual signs of aging by reducing  wrinkles.  The procedure is considered a safe, effective way of treating aging skin.  Common areas for Botox® or Dysport injections include horizontal forehead furrows, vertical lines between the eyebrows and “crow’s feet” around the eyes.  Botox® or Dysport are capable of producing phenomenal improvements in your appearance.

Reasons for Considering a Botox® or Dysport Treatment:

  • Excessive facial wrinkles.
  • Large wrinkles or furrows in your forehead.
  • Small wrinkles or “crow’s feet” around your eyes.
  • A vertical “frown line” between your eyebrows.

General Procedure

The procedure works by altering the facial muscles beneath the skin that are related to wrinkles.  No numbing cream or skin prep is required. (A cream with local anesthetic can be placed on your skin prior to treatment if requested, but is not necessary.)  Ice will be immediately applied upon completion of the Botox® or Dysport treatment.  Typically a small amount of product is injected into the area of the wrinkle.  Botox® and Dysport work by blocking the impulses from the nerve to the facial muscles, thereby relaxing them.  The result is the underlying facial muscles relax and the skin begins to smooth out.  The onset of action is typically around 2-3 days or Botox and 1-2 days for Dysport, but can take up to two weeks to take full effect. The effects of a treatment will last approximately three to six months after which the patient may choose to repeat the procedure.

Recovery Process

Patients generally return to their normal activities immediately after the procedure, however following the post-procedure guidelines will dramatically reduce the length and intensity of the recovery period.  Patients should avoid engaging in heavy physical exercise, applying cosmetics, or laying down flat for a minimum of 4 hours after the injections.  It is also advisable to avoid rubbing or massaging the injected area for at least 24 hours.