Dysport is an FDA-approved prescription injection used to treat frown lines, crow’s feet and forehead wrinkles. It is derived from botulinum toxin type A and works by softening skin creases and reducing facial muscle contractions.
There are many differences between Dysport and Botox, but the two most important are that Dysport is more diluted than Botox and it spreads more easily. This makes it a better option for treating larger areas, like the forehead, as fewer injections are needed to address the same treatment area.
Onset: In general, Dysport has the quickest “onset” of action; typically requiring 24 hours for all results to be realized. This allows a skilled injector to achieve a more natural look with less discomfort and downtime than with Botox.
Diffusion: Because Dysport spreads more easily, it may be able to reach smaller, more delicate areas that Botox may not. This can be beneficial in areas like the medspamedica.com lip line where precision is required.
Depending on the exact Dysport units specified by your dermatologist, your results may last longer than with Botox. This is especially true for patients who have severe forehead wrinkles or glabella lines around their treatment areas.
In addition, the strength of the botulinum toxin in Dysport is significantly higher than that of Botox. This makes Dysport more effective at limiting muscle movement and contraction on a specific injection site. This is especially helpful for patients with crow’s feet, 11 lines and other fine wrinkles on the face.
Side Effects:
Because Dysport is more diluted than Botox, it may cause more side effects in patients who have certain medical conditions, such as asthma, emphysema or other breathing problems; severe allergies; a history of seizures; bleeding disorders or diabetes; a history of heart failure; kidney disease; a high blood pressure; a slow heartbeat; and a history of swallowing or breathing problems. If these side effects occur, they can be serious and even life threatening.
Other drugs:
Because abobotulinumtoxinA is a neurotoxin, it can interact with other medicines. These include cold or allergy medicine, muscle relaxers, sleeping pills, bronchodilators, bladder or urinary medicines, and irritable bowel medicines.
If you are taking any of these drugs, talk to your doctor before you get a Dysport injection. You should also tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Symptoms of Dysport can be severe, including difficulty swallowing or breathing; itching or redness in your eyes; headaches; and a feeling that you are being poisoned. These symptoms may occur within hours or days after your injection and may be life threatening. You should stop taking this drug if you experience any of these symptoms.
In addition to the effects above, you may experience problems with your skin or muscles after receiving a Dysport treatment. These symptoms may include numbness, itching or burning, stiff muscles, swelling, pain or redness at the injection site, and trouble moving your arms.
These symptoms may be temporary or permanent, and you should not drive a car or take part in other activities that require concentration for long periods of time after you receive a Dysport injection. If you have these side effects, stop taking this medicine and call your doctor right away.