IS DYSPORT® RIGHT FOR ME?
No matter what your age is, you will be able to see the benefits from Dysport® injections. Patients with permanent frown lines or lines in between the eyebrows, crow's feet area, or even bunny lines may see them soften, and younger patients may be able to prevent them from occurring. Men and women alike can see an improvement in the appearance of their skin.
HOW MANY TREATMENTS WILL I NEED?
Most patients only require one treatment to achieve optimal results. Your treatment appointments will include several units of this Dysport® injected into the skin's surface at targeted areas of treatment, predominately the area between the eyebrows and wrinkles on the mid-face, such as those around the eyes, the nose, and the mouth. Dysport® treatments are recommended once every 3 or 4 months.
HOW MUCH DOES DYSPORT® COST?
At WellMedica, we charge by area starting at $475. Pricing by area is set at what the average cost would be for the number of units needed in each area. To ensure that your Dysport® procedure is affordable, we accept a variety of payment methods including special financing plans and annual discounted packages.
Beware of anyone offering either Botox® or Dysport® regularly for less than what you usually see in the area. Many providers offering Botox® or Dysport® might be highly discounted because they import their product at a discount from outside the United States, making the product being used just as real as a “designer” bag but it is fake. Remember, when you are injecting a substance into your body it is not something to bargain hunt.
WHAT CAN I EXPECT BEFORE AND AFTER TREATMENT?
In the days leading up to your Dysport® or Botox® injections, it’s best to follow a couple of simple steps. These will help to improve your results and minimize potential side effects. Here’s what to do in the week before Botox® or Dysport® injections:
- Avoid aspirin or anti-inflammatory medication.
- Avoid alcohol for at least 2 to 3 days before the procedure.
To best prepare yourself, follow these steps on the day of your treatment:
- Avoid applying makeup in the area of injection.
- Stay calm.
Aftercare instructions post-Botox® or Dysport® include:
- Exercise the muscles around the treated areas like smiling, frowning, raising your eyebrows, clenching your jaws, etc.
- Avoid lying down for at least 5 - 6 hours after receiving the injections.
- Avoid strenuous activity immediately following treatment.
- You can gently apply a cold gel pack (available if needed) to reduce bruising.
- Avoid touching or rubbing in the area treated by Dysport® or Botox®.
Bruising and swelling are to be expected with possible swollen spots from the needle injection sites. Dysport® can take up to 2 weeks to fully work; however, you may start to notice the effect in as soon as 3 days.
IS IT SAFE?
Botulinum toxin has been around for decades. Between the 1940s and 1970s, researchers began investigating its use in neurological and ophthalmological diseases. It eventually became FDA-approved for several movements and autonomic disorders including cervical dystonia (CD), hyperactive bladder, hyperhidrosis, migraines, and spasticity. For cosmetic purposes, both Botox® and Dysport® are FDA-approved and considered a very safe way to rejuvenate your appearance.
TESTIMONIALS
I was recommended to Dr. Dima for Dysport. She did a great job. I noticed a huge difference in the smoothness of my forehead. I had deep lines going across my forehead (something I've had for years now) and she was able to completely smooth them out.
- K Basu
