Dysport / BOTOX
What are Botox and Dysport
Botox (onabotulinumtoxin A) and Dysport (abobotulinumtoxin A) are different types of botulinum toxin that binds to high affinity receptors of cholinergic nerve terminals and inhibit the release of acetylcholine thereby causing neuromuscular blockade resulting in blocking muscle contraction. This phenomenon is used to treat various conditions related to muscle contraction.
What does Botox/Dysport treat?
These are used to treat a variety of medical and aesthetic conditions. In the realm of Aesthetic medicine, this is used to block the repetitive muscle contractions that result in facial lines, wrinkles and folds thus temporarily improving the appearance. It is an ever increasingly popular As per recent surveys, it is estimated that more than 20% of recipients for aesthetic reasons are men. This includes:- Forehead lines
- Crow’s feet
- Frown lines between eyebrows
- Angry looking eyebrows
- Dimpled/pebbled chin
- TMJ pain
- Teeth clenching/grinding/gnashing (Bruxism)
How safe is Botox/Dysport?
Botox/Dysport is very safe and well understood by medical experts. Botox/Dysport has been thoroughly tested for safety, and studies indicate that there have been no long-term complications or hazards with its use. Its effects are reversible and temporary, therefore even if the results do not meet your expectations exactly, they will wear off over a few months. A treatment consists of a small fraction of a vial of Botox/Dysport, and it theoretically would have to take 35 complete vials injected into one person to have lethal consequences. As an abundance of precaution, I do not treat pregnant or nursing women with Botox/Dysport.
How is the Botox procedure performed?
After talking with us, and having a thorough examination of the area, we will discuss if you would benefit from an injection of Botox/Dysport, and if so, which sites would accomplish the result that you’re looking for.
The procedure is generally performed with the patient sitting up in a chair, and the Botox/Dysport is injected very superficially under the skin using very fine needles, and it is virtually painless. Botox/Dysport prevents the appearance of wrinkles by relaxing the muscles used in certain facial expressions such as smiling, frowning, looking worried, or looking surprised.
If the patient desires, a topical anesthetic can be applied prior to injection. Patients should not lie down for 3-4 hours after treatment, and should not rub the area of treatment during that time period. Other than that, patients can resume normal activity immediately.
Generally, the one-time treatment and visit will yield results lasting 3-5 months. You will see results anywhere from 24 hours to 14 days after the procedure. You may be asked to return for a 2-week follow up visit at no additional charge.
