Dysport
Tampa

Dysport is one of the most popular botulinum toxin injections provided by doctors in the United States. Dysport belongs to the same category of cosmetic injections as Botox — they are both neuromodulators made of the active ingredient botulinum toxin type A. When injected carefully into targeted facial tissues, Dysport injections temporarily paralyze the facial muscles responsible for your expression lines, thereby smoothing away the unwanted wrinkles. The results appear gradually over several days and last for several months.

Dysport and Botox belong to the same category of cosmetic injections — neuromodulators. They are made of botulinum toxin, a unique neurotoxin protein that can temporarily block the transmission of signals from nerve endings to the muscles, thereby paralyzing targeted muscle groups. Expression lines, such as forehead lines, frown lines, and crow’s feet, appear because of the continued overuse of certain facial muscles to produce emotions. Botulinum toxin injections essentially relax the muscles responsible for your dynamic wrinkles, making your skin look smoother and younger.

Botox and Dysport are extremely similar in formulation, action, and results. But both products have different protein additives and consistencies, and the provider will need different volumes of the products to produce similar results. Patients may also react slightly differently to Dysport and Botox injections, while some notice better results with one or the other. The results usually finalize over 2 weeks, but some say that Dysport works faster than Botox. Some patients also say Botox might last slightly longer than Dysport.

Your cosmetic provider will carefully examine your skin and discuss your goals to select the ideal neurotoxin injection for your specific needs.

Dysport is FDA-approved for the treatment of moderate to severe glabellar lines, also known as frown lines or the angry 11s. The glabellar lines are the vertical creases that appear between the eyebrows when you frown or concentrate. Most people start noticing glabellar lines between the eyebrows in their early 20s, and the vertical creases gradually become more prominent because of age-related loss of elasticity and the overuse of the underlying muscles.

Dysport is officially approved for the treatment of moderate to severe glabellar lines caused by muscle activities. It can’t treat static wrinkles or fine lines in the area. Beyond its FDA-approved applications, Dysport can also be used to reduce the prominence of other facial wrinkles, such as the forehead lines and crow’s feet. Your medical provider will carefully examine your facial skin and determine which treatment areas can benefit from Dysport in Tampa.

Dysport also has numerous medical uses. Dysport can treat severe muscle spasticity in the limbs in adults and children, a condition wherein the muscles undergo frequent involuntary convulsions or spasms. Furthermore, Dysport is also FDA-approved for the treatment of cervical dystonia, a medical condition that leads to involuntary muscle contractions in the neck and head. If you’re suffering from any of these conditions, please talk to your medical provider about the possibility of Dysport treatments.

The Dysport results appear gradually over several days. How long it takes for the results to appear depends on the number of units used, the method of injection, the conditions being treated, the severity of the condition, and numerous other factors. But most patients start seeing mild results after 2 to 3 days, with continued improvements for 2 weeks. The results will be finalized within 2 weeks.

Dysport is a completely non-invasive procedure that produces minimal post-treatment side effects, such as redness, swelling, tenderness, and bruising around the treatment areas. You can resume your daily activities and work immediately — no downtime. The results will gradually appear over several days and last for a total of 4 months. Please follow your doctor’s aftercare guidelines to ensure optimal results and recovery.