Dysport is a brand of botulinum toxin type A injectable. The face has 43 different muscles, and the effectiveness of the injections depends entirely on whether the injection administrator targets the correct area.
What Does Dysport Treat?
Dr. Herrera may use Dysport to treat many things. While they are closely associated with cosmetics and wrinkle reduction, it can also be used for many physical health problems. Dysport treats:
- Forehead lines
- Crow’s feet
- Frown lines
- Excessive sweating
- Spasms of the neck or shoulders
- An overactive bladder
- Excessive blinking
- Lazy or crossed eyes
How Is Dysport Performed?
Dysport injections are typically administered every 4 to 6 months, depending on the patient’s needs. The number of shots given during the procedure depends entirely on the area and severity of the wrinkle you are treating. The injection process typically takes about 15 minutes and does not require any recovery time or anesthesia.
The Differences Between Botox and Dysport
While Botox and Dysport both use the same medication, the size of the molecules in the injections is significantly different. Dysport injections use smaller molecules of botulinum toxin type A than Botox. There are far more similarities between the products than there are unique traits; however, a few aspects worth mentioning include:
- Dysport spreads through your cells easier and therefore affects a larger area than Botox. This can be an advantage or disadvantage depending on the treatment area.
- Botox may last slightly longer than Dysport in most patients. Dr. Herrera must typically administer (Botox or Dysport) 2 to 4 times per year, but some patients’ results last up to 12 months.
- Dysport works slightly faster than Botox. Dysport’s onset takes 2 to 5 days while Botox takes 4 to 7 days to set in.
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