Dysport®
DYSPORT® FAQ's:
WHERE IS DYSPORT® INJECTED?
The most common treatment areas for DYSPORT® are the vertical frown lines between the eyebrows (Glabella), the horizontal forehead lines (Frontalis) and the lines around the eyes, commonly referred to as crow's feet. Facial areas most commonly injected include:
- Forehead ('transverse' lines and vertical lines between the eyebrows)
- Eyes ('crow's feet' lines and lower eyelid fine lines)
- Upper Lip (vertical lines around the lip line, or ‘smoker’s lines')
- Nose bridge ('worry' lines and 'bunny' lines)
WHAT IS DYSPORT®?
DYSPORT® is a purified protein toxin produced by the clostridium botulinum bacteria. Although technically a toxin, it has been safely used in the medical arena for the treatment of nervous facial ticks and eye squints for over 20 years. Used in miniscule quantities, it is highly effective for use as localized cosmetic treatment and does not spread throughout the body.
HOW DOES DYSPORT® WORK?
When DYSPORT® is injected into the muscle, it blocks the nerve impulse from reaching that area and as a result, the muscle weakens. As the muscle weakens, the skin overlying the muscle gradually relaxes and the wrinkle in the skin progressively softens and depending on the depth of the wrinkle fades or entirely disappears.
DOES A DYSPORT® INJECTION HURT?
Since only a minute quantity of DYSPORT® is injected, an extremely fine gauge needle is used; hence patients may feel an initial minor sting for a few seconds, if at all. Once the injection is complete, there is usually no discomfort and any slight redness disappears a few hours after treatment.
AFTER TREATMENT
Following the treatment, patients must remain upright for a minimum of 6 hours. Patients must avoid rubbing or touching the treated area and must not undergo any facial beauty or massage treatments for a 14 day period after treatment.
HOW FAST WILL IT WORK?
It takes several days for the muscles to be affected, during which time you will notice the gradual loss of ability to frown and the lines in the treated muscle area will begin to diminish. The optimum effect is usually noticeable after one week, but improvements are visible after 2-3 days.
HOW LONG DOES A DYSPORT® TREATMENT LAST?
The effects of DYSPORT® usually last between 3 to 4 months, after which time another injection is required to maintain a line and wrinkle free appearance. After several treatments, the effects of DYSPORT® may last longer, sometimes up to 6 to 9 months.
HOW SAFE IS DYSPORT®?
In cosmetic therapy, the only possible side effects are temporary and are localized to the area of injection. This is most commonly a droopy eyelid or eyebrow and is inevitably the result of an inappropriate dosage where the injected material finds its way into the surrounding muscles. Hence, it is essential that clients considering DYSPORT® only undergo treatment administered by a qualified medical professional.
IS DYSPORT® SUITABLE FOR ME?
There are very few contraindications for DYSPORT® treatments and allergic reactions are extremely rare. Patients who are pregnant/breastfeeding or have a neurological disorder should not be treated.
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