FAQs

Botox® Cosmetic and Dysport® both contain a slightly different variation of botulinum toxin, a protein derivative of the Clostridium botulinum bacterium. They work by temporarily blocking the transmission of nerve impulses, thereby, decreasing fine lines and wrinkles. Both products can help decrease unwanted wrinkles while preserving natural facial expressions.

Both Botox® Cosmetic and Dysport® typically last on average anywhere from 3-4 months, but ultimately it is patient dependent. Both Botox® Cosmetic and Dysport® are neuromodulators that are injected into certain muscles of the face to reduce fine lines and wrinkles. Patients typically prefer one over the other, however, both equally provide amazing results which is why we offer both to accommodate our clients wants and needs! I like to think of them as Kleenex vs. Puffs, both are great products, so it is just a preference!

There are many areas that can be treated by both Botox® Cosmetic and Dysport®. Some of the areas are:

• The “11 line” between the brows called the glabella
• The horizontal lines across the forehead
• The crow’s feet area around the sides of the eyes
• The lines on the sides of the nose called the “bunny lines”.
• The pebbled look of the chin (mentalis muscle)
• We can turn the corners of the mouth up
• We can treat gummy smiles
• The contracted vertical platysmal lines of the neck
• The wrinkles on the chest
• The underarms to treat excessive sweating
• The masseter muscles to help treat temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJ) related tension and jaw pain, often eliminating headaches resulting from teeth grinding. Treating the masseter muscles also results in slimming of the jawline so the lower face isn’t so squared. Years of overusing the masseter muscles over develops the masseter (main chewing muscle), leading to a square face.

We recommend that you avoid any Aspirin, Motrin, Advil, Excedrin, Ibuprofen, Fish Oil, Vitamin E, and alcohol 5-7 days prior to your treatment. This will help reduce your risk of mild bruising from your treatment.

There is no downtime with Botox® Cosmetic or Dysport® injections. Honestly, many people come in during their lunch break from work and head right back after their appointment. Immediately after injections you may have small little “botox bumps”, this is the medicine in the muscle. With contracting your muscles by making the different facial expressions will help it absorb. These little bumps last about 10-15 mins after injections and are usually gone by the time you leave the office. There is always a risk of minor bruising with injections, and fair skin/blonde haired/blue eyes tend to be at higher risk for bruising. Bruising is usually minimal and can easily be covered with makeup.

Everyone has their own pain tolerance. Honestly, it is minimal discomfort and it is lessoned with the use of my Gold Beauty Bar. This Gold Beauty Bar is placed near the injection sites and helps distract your mind from when I am injecting by the vibration at the site. 99 percent of clients say this makes the treatment super easy with almost no pain. There is typically minimal to no pain post injections. If mild bruising occurs it may be tender at the site for a few days.

The most common side effects are mild bruising, bleeding, or tenderness at injection site. Some less common that are reported would be headache. Uncommon side effects are allergic reactions or dropped brow (ptosis).

Anyone who is allergic to Botox® Cosmetic or Dysport® should not be treated. Also, anyone who is ill/sick or on antibiotics. If you are sick or on antibiotics, we will need to reschedule your treatment.

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