Dysport Treatment in Calabasas, CA

What Is Dysport?

Dysport is an injectable neurotoxin similar to Botox. Its first uses were to eliminate frown lines — the vertical lines extending up between the eyebrows. But Dysport is now used to treat forehead lines and wrinkles, crow’s feet, lip lines, and much more.

While Dysport uses the same neurotoxin as Botox to relax your facial muscles, Dysport attaches a different protein that has some advantages over Botox.

What Dysport Can Do for You

Dysport can make you look younger, much faster than Botox. Dysport takes effect in a couple of days, whereas it takes about a week and sometimes up to a month for Botox to remove your wrinkles and lines. Dysport also spreads over a larger area than Botox. Neurotoxin treatments require additional injections every four to six months.

According to Everyday Health, some dermatologists have moved away from Botox because they believe Dysport lasts longer, resulting in fewer treatments per year. With fewer treatments needed, it’s less expensive for their patients. Though Dysport was originally for fewer areas of the face, many dermatologists are now treating most of the same facial areas with Dysport that they were treating with Botox.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Dysport only for the frown lines between the eyebrows. But, the FDA allows healthcare providers to use their judgment in deciding if they should use a medication for other uses. That’s why it’s okay for Dysport to be used off-label for many of the same facial areas as Botox.

Who Can Get Dysport?

Dysport is great for most people who want to look younger. But, certain people shouldn’t receive neurotoxin treatments like Dysport or Botox. These are people taking certain medications for muscle spasms and those who are pregnant. If you have a milk allergy, Dysport isn’t for you, but other neurotoxin treatments may be okay. We also provide Botox treatments at our Calabasas CA spa.

Other medications your healthcare provider may recommend stopping taking prior to your Dysport treatments include:

• Allergy medications
• Blood thinners
• Cold medications
• Sleep medications

Since you may require some of these medications, another wrinkle treatment might be better for you. If a neurotoxin treatment isn’t for you, our Calabasas CA spa has many other treatments, including filler treatments, that can provide similar results.

How Does Dysport Work?

Dysport is a muscle-receptor-inhibitor. Dysport decreases muscle movement near the injection sites. It does this by blocking your Acetylcholine Receptors. These receptors cause your facial muscles to contract. By allowing these muscles to relax instead of being activated by stress, the skin above these muscles smoothens. It’s this smoothing that removes your wrinkles and facial lines.

Areas Dysport Can Treat

Dysport can treat the most of the same areas of the face as Botox. Together with you, we’ll decide which treatment is best for you. The following are some common facial issues Dysport can treat.

Between Eyebrows

This was the first area treated by Dysport for cosmetic purposes. When applied between the eyebrows, Dysport removes the vertical lines that often accompany a frown.

Forehead

On the forehead, Dysport can remove the horizontal lines that may be the first signs of aging.

Eyebrows

Here, Dysport can achieve a result similar to brow lift surgery. As you age, your eyebrows drop closer to your eyelids. This results in drooping eyelids. Dysport is a non-surgical method of treating this.

Crow’s Feet

Crow’s feet are the wrinkles that extend out from the corner of the eyes. Because of the thin skin in this area, crow’s feet are another of the earliest signs of aging. Dysport can relax the muscles that cause crow’s feet — causing these lines to vanish.

Bunny Lines

These are wrinkles that extend from your nose. They’re caused by years of contractions of the facial muscles in the area when you smile or laugh. Of course, you’ll still be able to smile or laugh after the treatment. The difference is the muscles relax around the nose, allowing these wrinkles to disappear.

Dimpled Chin

As you grow older, the muscles in the chin can become more active. Dysport can relax these muscles, allowing a more youthful appearance.

Smile Lines

These are lines that extend from the corner of the mouth. Dysport can relax these muscles too.

Neck Bands

Dysport can prevent neck muscles from sagging. This can make horizontal and vertical neck lines disappear. It’s a non-surgical treatment with an effect similar to a neck lift.

Visit Your Calabasas, CA Dysport Specialist Today at Raw Beauty Aesthetics

Most Californians are health conscious. We run, we lift weights, and we enjoy a healthy outdoor lifestyle. But eating right and being active may not keep you looking as young as you feel. That’s why Raw Beauty Aesthetics is here to help you keep or regain that healthy, youthful look.

Maybe, Dysport isn’t the best solution for you. You’ll only know after a consultation at our Calabasas CA medical spa. Don’t worry though, we’ll have a custom solution just for you. We have many tools to restore a youthful face.

The sooner you treat those wrinkles and facial lines, the better your results will be over the long-term. Don’t let your face age another day without calling your Calabasas, CA Dysport specialists at (818) 446-6111. Of course, you can also schedule your appointment online.