Learn More About Dysport

What is Dysport®?

  • It is a prescription medication that contains onabotulinumtoxinA, which reduces muscle contractions, leading to less wrinkles and fine lines

  • Neurotoxins block signals from the nerves to the muscles

  • Injected muscle can no longer contract, which causes the wrinkles to relax and soften

  • Dysport® is the one of the most common minimally invasive procedure performed in the United States, with > 6 million procedures per year

  • Dysport® not only erases your current wrinkles but also assists with wrinkle prevention if started at an early age

  • Dysport® is simple and affordable

  • Indications include the following:

    • cosmetic treatment for the forehead lines, crow's feet (lines near the eye) and frown lines

    • control of excessive sweating

    • treatment of migraine headaches

Where do we get Dysport® Injectable from?

  • Purchased directly from Allergan, USA

What are the side effects of Dysport®?

  • Most commonly, mild discomfort during injections and slight bruising after injections 

  • Rarely some experience self-limiting flu-like symptoms or headache for 24-48 hours after receiving injection

Do I need downtime for the procedure?

  • While no downtime is required, patients should allow for the possibility of mild bruising following their injections

How long does the procedure take?

  • Injections take approximately 15-20 minutes

Is there anything I can do to reduce bruising during my injections?

  • Yes, avoid fish oil, flax seed oil, multivitamins, NSAID’s such as Ibuprofen and alcohol (including beer wine and liquor) at least 48-72 hours before injections

  • Consult with your primary physician if taking aspirin, Coumadin or other blood-thinning medications, these medications increase the risks of bruising and should be stopped 7 days before your injections if possible

What areas can be treated with Dysport®?

  • For reduction of wrinkles; forehead, glabella (11 lines), Crow’s feet, certain lip lines

  • To slim the jaw line, reduce a gummy smile, lift up the corners of the mouth, decrease dimpling of the chin, lift the jowls in some patients and reduce protruding necklines.

  • Can also be used to treat migraine headaches and is excellent in reducing excessive sweating

How much do Dysport® Injections cost?

  • The cost varies depending on expectations and the number of areas treated

  • The most basic treatment usually requires at least 40 units

  • Dysport® is priced per unit, market price is at approximately $5-7/unit

Does the procedure hurt? 

  • Most people are surprised by the minimal amount of discomfort

  • The injections are given with a very small needle and care is taken to ensure the maximum comfort of patients

When will I see the results? 

  • Most patients start to see results within 3 days of treatment

  • The full results will be seen within 2 weeks

  • It is recommended to wait a full 2 weeks before deciding if more treatment is necessary

Are there any post-procedure instructions? 

  • Patients should NOT lie down, workout, or wear constrictive headgear for the first 4 hours after receiving injections

Do I need to follow up after I receive injections? 

  • Yes, especially for new patients, as results are NOT completely seen for 2 weeks 

  • Dosages and expectations will vary from person to person

How long will my Dysport injections last?

  • Studies in patients receiving 20 units of Cosmetic Botox® in the glabella area had an average duration of 3 months

  • Duration can vary from 2-6 months, conservative patients using less units will have a shorter duration of effect

What if I stop injections, will my wrinkles get worse? 

  • No, the period the Dysport® is effective as you are not contracting your facial muscles, therefore after the Botox wears off, there are residual benefits and softening of the lines, hence why Botox can also be preventative

Why should I choose one product over another? 

  • All are OnabotulinumtoxinA

  • Dysport® is preferred because of its natural look and faster onset compared to others

  • Other products can be administered based on a patient’s request

Who should NOT use Dysport®?

  • Those who are pregnant or breast-feeding

  • Those with current skin infections

  • Those with allergic or adverse reactions to the ingredients of Botox®