Dysport expertly smooths frown lines between the brows so your expression looks relaxed, youthful, and just like you.
The Benefits
Dysport is designed to smooth the lines and wrinkles that develop due to repetitive facial movements. It works by temporarily preventing the muscle contractions that cause your lines, so you still look like you—simply younger and more relaxed.
We administer Dysport in the comfort of our Palo Alto office. Before we place the injections, we will use a numbing cream to ensure that the experience is virtually painless. Then, we’ll place several injections between and above the eyebrows to relax the underlying muscles in a nuanced way that preserves your natural facial movement. The entire visit takes just 10 to 20 minutes, and you can return to your day immediately.
Results can appear in just 24 hours, with most patients seeing their softened appearance in three days. Dysport is very long-lasting and can smooth away dynamic wrinkles for up to five months.
Dysport and BOTOX are both made from botulinum toxin type A, which means they work the same way: by blocking muscle contractions, they maintain a soft and relaxed expression.
However, Dysport results appear in as little as 1-2 days, while it can take 2-3 days for BOTOX injections to reveal their full effect. Dysport also diffuses more readily than BOTOX, so it’s often used to treat larger areas, while we reserve BOTOX for occasions when we need more precision. Both deliver a smooth and nuanced transformation and can help you look and feel like yourself again.
What are the most common Dysport side effects?
Do I need to prepare for Dysport injections?
Can I use Dysport preventatively?
The most common side effects are mild nose and throat irritation, headache, and injection site pain.
The only recommendation we make is to avoid alcohol for 48 hours prior to treatment, as it can increase your risk of bruising. Also, please disclose the use of any medications or supplements that may be associated with an increased risk of bruising, such as aspirin and blood thinners.
Absolutely. Many of our younger Palo Alto patients use Dysport before deep dynamic wrinkles have set in to prevent them from forming.
