What Are Botox and Dysport?
Botox and Dysport are injectable neuromodulators derived from botulinum toxin type A. They function by blocking nerve impulses to targeted muscles, temporarily relaxing them. The non-surgical wrinkle relaxers help reduce or even eliminate the dynamic lines and wrinkles that appear due to repeated facial expressions and muscle contractions over time.
Botox is the most popular non-surgical cosmetic procedure, with millions of wrinkles treated worldwide. It is FDA-approved for treating moderate to severe frown lines, forehead lines, and crow’s feet, with subtle, lasting results. Aside from wrinkle reduction, Botox can prevent wrinkles from ever appearing, maintaining your youthful appearance. The transformative treatment delivers subtle results that last for months.
Dysport functions similarly to Botox, smoothing dynamic lines and wrinkles. However, it is thinner in its consistency, which helps it spread more quickly. That makes it ideal for treating larger areas like the forehead. Dysport is FDA-approved for addressing moderate to severe frown lines between the eyebrows, leaving you looking uniquely you, with fewer lines and wrinkles.
Botox & Dysport Treatment Areas
Forehead Lines
(12-30 units)
Horizontal forehead wrinkles that present when you raise your eyebrows
Frown Lines
(10-26 units)
Otherwise known as 11 lines. These are the lines between your brows when you furrow
Crow's Feet
(4-20 units)
The lines that exist on the outer side of the eyes. Noticeable when you squint or smile
Bunny Lines
(4-12 units)
The lines you get when you scrunch your nose
Lip Flip/Lines
(4-10 units)
Softens vertical lines around the mouth and accentuates the top lip
Brow Lift
(4-8 units)
Strategically placing Botox, Dysport to lift the outer edges of the brows
Chin Dimples
(4-12 units)
Dimpling and wrinkling of the chin. Noticeable when muscle is contracted
Gummy Smile
(4-10 units)
Botox, Dysport is strategically placed to lower top lip, covering gums
Migranes/Headaches
(30-50 units)
Injecting into muscles to relax muscles and relieve migraine tension
Jaw Clenching/ Facial Slimming
(20-50 units)
Targeting the masseter muscles which stops jaw clenching and can slim the face.
Botox and Dysport: Additional Applications
Aside from treating fine lines and wrinkles, Botox and Dysport offer an excellent solution for addressing excessive sweating, a condition known as hyperhidrosis. They can also perform non-surgical lip flips to make your lips appear fuller and improve the appearance of a gummy smile. Our injectable neuromodulators offer a highly effective solution for relieving migraines, tension headaches, jaw pain resulting from grinding and clenching, and more!
More Frequently Asked Questions
Our certified nurse injector will use an ultra-fine needle to inject Botox or Dysport into targeted muscles with minimal pain or discomfort. The entire procedure takes about 15-30 minutes to complete, providing a fast and effective way to take years off your face without needing to undergo cosmetic surgery.
You may experience mild bruising or redness at the injection sites, which should resolve soon after treatment. You will not require any downtime, allowing you to resume your daily activities right away.
While results may vary from person to person, Botox and Dysport usually take 3-14 days to show results. After 14 days, you are welcome to return for touch-ups on any areas you would like. Botox and Dysport results typically last 3-6 months, with periodic treatments needed every 3-4 months to maintain optimal results. The good news is that the intervals may increase with repeated treatment as the muscles become trained to relax.
Botox and Dysport will not freeze your face. Both neurotoxins simply relax the muscles responsible for contractions. The more neurotoxin you put in each area, the more relaxed the muscle will be. At SkinSculpt, we specialize in reducing wrinkles while maintaining natural movement.
Nearly every man or woman wanting to erase lines or wrinkles is an excellent candidate for Botox or Dysport treatment. Even individuals in their 20s or 30s can be great candidates for preventative Botox and Dysport, which, when started early, can stop fine lines and wrinkles from forming altogether.
Botox and Dysport are also ideal for those with excessive underarm sweating, TMJ pain, migraines, tension headaches, gummy smiles, and more. Our experienced providers will help you determine whether our injectable neuromodulators are right for you.
Botox and Dysport are FDA-approved for treating and preventing fine lines and wrinkles. They have an excellent safety record and a minimal risk of serious side effects. However, it’s important to choose a highly skilled and trained injector. At SkinSculpt, we pride ourselves on being skincare experts backed by our Board-Certified Dermatologist, Dr. Julie Maughan. You can count on us for quality service and a rewarding experience.