Neurotoxins: Dysport And Botox

Neurotoxins:

Why should you get Neurotoxins:

Wrinkle treatment with neurotoxins is one of the most popular anti-aging cosmetic treatments for reducing and eliminating expression facial lines. BOTOX® is the catchall name people tend to use for botulinum toxin type A injectables that are made from a toxin that comes from the Clostridium botulinum bacteria.   While BOTOX® is the most recognized, there are others: for Example, Dysport.

How they work:  

Botox and other botulinum toxins block signals from the nerve to the targeted muscle, which prevents the muscle from contracting and wrinkling the skin, essentially paralyzing the muscle. The result is increased pliability and elastic recoil, which are the biomechanical changes that mimic those of smooth, youthful skin. 


What we can Treat:

Forehead lines  

Lines Between Eyebrows

Crows Feet (Lines around corner of eyes)

Bunny lines (wrinkles on your nose)

Fine lip lines

Chin dimpling

And More.


When you should start thinking about it:

Each person's face ages differently and develops fine lines at different times depending on a number of factors including genetics, sun exposure, gender, skin color, weight changes, stress, and lifestyle. If you see that a crease from a facial expression doesn’t go away when your face is at rest, you’re at a point where wrinkles have formed. It is at this point you may consider a neurotoxin. Some may see the wrinkle signals in their 20s and some may see them in their 30s depending on their skin. As soon as you notice the faintest lines while your face is at rest, you should consider treatment. 

Treatment

Injections only take minutes to apply and does not require anesthesia. The procedure is done by injecting a fine needle into specific muscles, with only minor discomfort.  It generally takes two to fourteen days to take full effect. 

Results

The effects of Botox/Dysport last between 3-6 months depending on the area. As muscle action gradually returns, the lines and wrinkles begin to reappear and need to be treated again. The lines and wrinkles often appear less severe with time because the muscles are being trained to relax.


Downtime 

​​None. People can return to their usual activities after the procedure. 

Side Effects 

Temporary bruising is the most common side effect of the treatment. Other possible, but less common side effects include headaches, pain, burning or itching and swelling in the localized area, which usually resolve within 24 to 48 hours. 


Dysport

Dysport is AbobotulinumtoxinA. This is an injectable to smooth the frown lines between the eyebrows. Dysport may also travel through tissues at a slightly greater radius which can be an advantage in an area such as crow's-feet where the treatment area is broader. Results can be seen within two to three days but can similarly take up to two weeks. Dysport lasts four months, allowing patients to visit the office three times per year.

BOTOX®

BOTOX® is OnabotulinumtoxinA​. This is FDA-approved to temporarily treat moderate to severe frown lines, crow’s-feet, and forehead lines.  Any line or wrinkle formed by repetitive facial motions that is targeted will be smoothed out. Results may appear in 24 to 48 hours, however you can expect the full effect to occur in up to 14 days. 

The active agent is identical, yet they each contain unique carrier proteins that diffuse through the tissue slightly differently.  The treatments are fast and easy, and take only minutes to perform. To maintain results, it is necessary to return for regular treatments, typically about every 3 months.

Contraindications

Pregnant or breastfeeding

Significant neurological diseases such as Myasthenia Gravis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) , Eaton Lambert Disorder,

Numbness or Muscle Weakness

Autoimmune Disease

Hepatitis

Eye Disease or Vision Problems

On Aminoglycosides or any other antibacterial medication to treat bacterial infections.

History of sensitivity of bad reactions from Neuromodulators such as Botox

Precaution

We do not recommend the procedure if you have a significant social event within two weeks of the procedure. The effects of these procedures take time to stabilize. 

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