Dysport

Yes, many people find that Dysport is incredibly effective at reducing the appearance of wrinkles around the eyes, or crows feet.

Yes, Dysport is FDA approved to treat frown lines between the eyebrows at the base of the forehead.

As Dysport has not been approved by the FDA for injection under the eyes, it will likely not be your best option for treating under-eye problem areas, such as sagging skin or puffiness.

Some patients may benefit from a so-called Dysport brow lift that can slightly correct eyebrow drooping toward the outer edge of the brow for temporary, natural-looking results.

Avoid wearing makeup the remainder of the day after your Dysport injections. You can reapply it the next day if desired.

Once your original injection has worn off, some people prefer to switch formulas for a few reasons. They may have had an allergic reaction to an ingredient or simply want to compare the results before committing to one for the long term.

Dysport technically begins working immediately, although the formula does spread out a little and settles into place over the course of almost a week.

Some of the most common side effects of Dysport include swelling, headache, nose or throat irritation, and pain at the injection site.

Yes, you can exercise before Dysport treatment. However, it is usually advised to wait about 24 hours after your injections to exercise to avoid bruising.

You can shower after receiving your Dysport injections. Take care not to touch the injection site as much as possible.

After receiving Dysport injections, you should avoid reclining for at least four hours.

Botox may last longer than Dysport. However, Dysport results are usually noticeable sooner than Botox.

You can get Dysport every 3-4 months after the effects of the previous treatment wears off.

Dysport can be used on the muscle above the upper lip to create a fuller, more defined look to the lips.

In the office, Dysport injections won’t take any longer than 10-20 minutes. The exact length of time depends on how large the area is being treated.

Results of Dysport typically last around four months. At that point, you may see the results start to fade and then you can schedule an appointment with Eterna, MD.

Dysport is much more diluted than Botox and spread more quickly. This means that you may need more injections of Dysport than you would of Botox.

No, the process isn’t very painful. You may feel some discomfort at the injection site but beyond that, you won’t feel much pain at all.

You can use gentle cleansers after Dysport but any type of scrubs, peels, or microdermabrasion should wait until at least 48 hours after treatment.

Dysport works on all skin conditions and Fitzpatrick types.

After Dysport, you should avoid hot tubs, hot showers, saunas, alcohol, strenuous exercise, and laying on the treated area.