Dysport

Dysport® is an effective neuromodulator treatment that offers an alternative to BOTOX® for smoothing out facial lines and wrinkles.

Dysport: An Excellent Alternative to BOTOX

Particularly good for correcting crow’s feet and forehead creases, Dysport is an injectable treatment that causes muscle contractions to become weaker — thereby temporarily stopping them from being able to create wrinkles. Dysport is very similar to BOTOX, but tends to work more quickly.

Key Benefits of Dysport

Especially good for forehead lines, vertical lines between the brows, and crow’s feet
Is able to treat larger areas more effectively than BOTOX
Subtle and natural-looking, with a very even spreading ability
Treatments are fast and convenient, with very little downtime required
Can be used as a preventative for future wrinkles
Is an ideal option for patients who have grown “immune” to BOTOX
Results last up to four months

How Dysport Works

Dysport works by temporarily stopping communication from the nerves to the muscles. When the muscle cannot be “told” to make a wrinkle, they smooth out.

Results

Results from Dysport are noticeable within 2-3 days after your treatment and can last up to six months.

What are Dysport Treatments Like?

Just like BOTOX, Dysport treatments are quick, simple, and convenient. Your skin will be cleansed and prepped, and then we will administer the injections. The amount and locations of the injections will depend on how deep your wrinkles are and the strength of your muscles. The needle is very fine, and most patients find the injections to be very tolerable. It feels like a small pinch. Once your injections are finished, you’ll be asked to make different facial expressions so that the product disperses correctly.

Downtime and Results: What to Expect

The most common side effects of Dysport include mild and temporary swelling, bruising, tenderness, inflammation, headache, and nausea. If you’re worried about any of these, we encourage you to talk to us about them during your consultation.

After a Dysport treatment, you’ll be able to return to most activities. However, for the best results, we encourage you to refrain from the following:

Applying makeup (for the rest of the day)
Activities that cause your head to face downward (for the rest of the day)
Lying down or reclining (for the rest of the day)
Drinking alcohol (for 24 hours)
Rubbing or scrubbing your face (for 48 hours)
Taking blood thinners (for 48 hours)
Sweating, including hot yoga, hot showers, saunas, hot tubs, baths, etc. (for 48 hours)
Undergoing any type of tanning or facials (for one week)
Performing exercise (for one week)

Who is a Good Candidate for Dysport?

Most individuals who want to improve the appearance of facial lines and wrinkles are excellent candidates for Dysport. Our goal is to listen to each patient and discuss a treatment plan that is individualized for each person.

In general, those who make excellent candidates for this treatment are men and women who:

Are 18 years old or older
Are in overall good health
Are not pregnant or breastfeeding
Do not have allergies to cow’s milk or the ingredients of Dysport
Don’t have any kind of neurological disorder
Are not taking any kind of medication for muscle spasms

Why Choose Us?

At Stephens Plastic Surgery + Skincare Aesthetics of Baton Rouge, it’s our goal to help you look and feel your best. Injectables are a top procedure at our medical spa, and we continue to stay up-to-date with the most innovative techniques, products, and injection patterns in aesthetic medicine. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional experiences and beautiful outcomes at our private, patient-friendly practice, and our results speak for themselves. We are educators, advocates, and real people just like you — and we truly believe we can improve your quality of life by providing you with honest advice and a personalized treatment plan so you can reach your individual aesthetic goals. We want everyone to glow with confidence and live life beautifully.