Dysport is a non-invasive neurotoxin approved by the FDA in 2009. Diepenbrock Facial Cosmetic Surgery uses this treatment to reduce the appearance of fine lines and facial wrinkles. Similar albeit distinct from Botox, Dysport’s active ingredient is Botulinum Type A. Read here for the differences between Dysport and Botox.
The product disables the nerves in the targeted area, limiting muscle movement and smoothing and allowing the skin to relax. Dysport prevents the deepening or the creation specifically of forehead wrinkles or frown lines resulting from facial expressions.
Dr. Diepenbrock, DDS, FAACS, a double-board certified specialist in facial cosmetic surgery, inputs microinjections into the facial muscles for a pain-free and safe treatment. Results are relatively quick, with a visible difference noticed after roughly three days and full effects revealed after approximately two weeks.
Reasons To Consider Dysport Treatment for Your Facial Concerns
Dr. Diepenbrock, DDS, FAACS, has specialized training in facial cosmetic surgery. The surgeon performs both Dysport and Botox treatments to reduce facial signs of aging. Dysport and Botox are similar non-surgical procedures with little downtime.
Dysport is distinct from Botox in that it’s preferred for larger areas because it spreads further, while Botox is more precise. It’s commonly used to treat forehead and frown lines.
The treatment also responds faster than Botox and is a cost-efficient alternative. Visit Dysport 101: The Benefits, Results, Side Effects, & More – to learn all you need to know about the injectable. Consider the following benefits when deciding if Dysport is right for you.
Relaxed muscles
Botulinum toxin A is provided in micro-dosed Dysport injections to weaken the effects. While this doesn’t diminish the active ingredient’s efficacy, it ensures safe treatment. Once messaging to the muscles stops, they relax, diminishing the signs of wrinkles.
The neurotoxin serves as a temporary treatment to produce a smooth, soft, and youthful face. The treatment further acts as a preventive in the long term, deterring deepening lines and wrinkles.
Reduced muscle activity preserves the skin’s integrity. Line and wrinkle formation is unlikely as long as injections continue at the surgeon’s discretion.
Natural appearance
With advancing technology and refined techniques, cosmetic medicine has evolved to give clients a more natural result. In decades past, treatments might leave clients with more exaggerated or overdone features. The goal for trusted surgeons today is to enhance natural beauty instead of distorting features.
The versatile treatment achieves this not only by stopping muscle contracting but filling the spaces around muscles where collagen and elastin have degraded to present a smoother facial appearance. Dysport is highly effective in treating lines created by natural expressions such as brow furrowing or frowning and laughing.
Commonly targeted areas for treatment include:
- Sagging neck skin
- Forehead
- Crow’s feet
- Areas near the nose
- Corners of the mouth
Surgeons encourage consistency with treatment for the most effective results. The product has a lower protein concentration allowing it to spread evenly across the targeted areas leading to a smooth and natural look.
The results
The FDA-approved treatment boasts a lasting result of up to four months and possibly longer, depending on the individual. Some clients report success for as long as six months.
The benefit of consistent treatment is that after roughly a year, the injections can be spaced out further since less neurotoxin is needed to relax muscle contraction.
Clients can also stop treatment at any point with full recovery of their previous range of motion and the formation of lines and wrinkles. Surgeons inform clients to emphasize the treatments are not permanent.
Fast and convenient
Dysport injections are quick and convenient. Many clients schedule treatment over the lunch break considering there’s little to no likelihood for side effects with the non-invasive procedure, no incisions, bleeding, or scarring, and very little change to your appearance following the session.
While wrinkles will diminish over the course of a few days or sooner, there will be no drastic change or immediate result that alters the look of your face. In fact, there’s virtually no downtime with clients able to return to work immediately or all normal activities of daily living with the exception of a few basic instructions.
- Refrain from lying down immediately following a session to prevent undue pressure in the targeted areas.
- Practice facial expressions such as squinting following treatment to work the product into your muscles.
- Refrain from massaging the areas for several hours.
- Avoid facials, intense exercise, or saunas at the discretion of your surgeon.
Following pre-procedural and after-care instructions is critical to achieving maximum effects from your Dysport treatment.
Final Thought
Dysport sessions are fast and convenient; the injections are safe and effective in producing a natural and youthful appearance. You can learn more by consulting with Dr. Diepenbrock, DDS, FAACS, a trusted and reputable surgeon in facial cosmetic medicine.
