How It Works
The function of botox injections is to relax the muscle tension beneath the skin. Both Dysport and Botox contain neurotoxins that lock muscle contractions. Both treatments only take a few minutes to administer. Your clinician will apply an anesthetic so that you feel minimal pain during the injection process.
Frequently Asked Questions | Botox
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Do Botox Injections hurt?
Some patients report that being injected with Botox feels like a pinch. Your specialist may use ice to numb the treatment area. Or, if you are concerned about discomfort your specialist may apply a topical numbing cream before administering your treatment.
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Will I see results quickly? How long does it last?
You may begin to notice results within 24 to 48 hours, with full results in 30 days, with results lasting up to four months for moderate to severe frown lines. Remember that results vary from patient to patient though, so your physician will plan your next appointment based on your results and aesthetic goals.
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Will my face look overdone or unnatural?
Botox Injections are a technique-sensitive treatment. You can trust the injections to deliver subtle results. So you’ll look like yourself—only with less noticeable lines. No one should be able to tell you’ve had anything done.
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How long is the recovery time after treatment?
Treatment requires minimal downtime. So you can return to your daily routine immediately after you leave the clinic.
Frequently Asked Questions | Dysport
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Is Dysport different from Botox?
Dysport and Botox are both made from botulinum toxin type A. All botulinum toxins have the same mechanism of action, however, the dose of Dysport is not the same as the dose of any other botulinum toxin product.
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Will I see results quickly? How long does it last?
Though results vary, over half of users see improvement in moderate to severe frown lines between the brows within 2-3 days.
One treatment of Dysport provides results that may last for up to 5 months.
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How long does it take to administer?
Although office visits can vary, the procedure generally takes 10 to 20 minutes.
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What are the side effects?
The most common side effects are nose and throat irritation, headache, injection site pain, injection site skin reaction, upper respiratory tract infection, eyelid swelling, eyelid drooping, sinus inflammation, and nausea.