Dysport offers natural-looking results that look and feel like you. While naturally occurring, wrinkles and facial lines typically appear and become more prevalent over time and with age — this is due to a wide range of factors, including reduced skin elasticity, a loss of collagen, sun exposure, genetic factors, and the natural aging process. Dysport helps improve these typical signs of aging with clear, noticeable results that last for months. Patients often see Dysport results improve each day after a few days of treatment, and little-to-no downtime is required after injections. While the full effect of treatment may not be seen for two weeks, the majority of patients see noticeable improvement within two days of Dysport treatment.

You should wait at least three months between Dysport treatments. The safety of Dysport has been researched in up to 12 repeated treatments. Clinical studies demonstrated continued effectiveness with up to four repeated treatments.

Although Botox and Dysport work much the same way, the amount needed for effective treatment, as well as the length of time for each one to take effect, can differ.

Although you will probably start seeing some noticeable improvements within 72 hours, after an injection it generally takes Botox up to two weeks to reach its full effect. In some patients, Dysport may have more immediate effects.

Depending on the area treated and how much is required to relax the muscle, the effects of Botox can last anywhere from three to six months. Because it takes less effort for those muscles to relax, after about a year of treatments, you can often go longer between treatments.

While Dysport is FDA approved to last four months, like Botox and depending on the individual, it may last as long as six months.

Botox is considered the ‘heaviest’ injectable as it has the most accessory proteins. Dysport has a considerably lower amount of added proteins. Patients may build up a tolerance to the injectable due to the large amount of accessory proteins Botox contains, requiring the injector to increase the dose or switch to another option like Dysport. Dysport further stands out because it typically lasts longer and takes shorter to come into effect. This leads to the benefit of saving hundreds of dollars each year by only having to come to the Med Spa 3 times as opposed to 4 to 5 times with Botox. The last major difference between the neuromodulators is the number of units needed. About 20 units of Botox is equivalent to 50 units of Dysport. Therefore, the total price can end up being very close to the same, regardless of which injectable you chose at the time of treatment.

If you or someone you know is looking to rejuvenate their appearance, come to Illume Aesthetics! Our team of caring and professional staff can help you look and feel your best! To talk with an expert, contact our office today. Visit us online or give us a call to schedule an appointment at our clinic.