Although Botox has developed widespread recognition as a muscle relaxing wrinkle treatment, there is now a comparative injection called Dysport.

Dysport can also be used on the same areas of the face as Botox. These include:

1)      Frown lines between the brows

2)      Horizontal forehead creases

3)      Crows feet wrinkles

Many experts believe that Botox and Dysport perform the same. However, each injection will behave differently on different patients. Some individuals report that their experiences with Dysport have far exceeded those of Botox.

Those in Beverly Hills who are considering a Dysport procedure, should educate themselves on the following

1)      How Dysport is different from Botox in terms of chemical structure

2)      How botulinum injections are able to address upper facial wrinkles

3)      Outcomes that have been experienced on actual patients

4)      Research that has been conducted on the performance of both injections

Beverly Hills Patient Education on Dysport

In order to understand how injections like Botox and Dysport work, patients should learn about the relationship between the nerves, muscles and skin.

Nerve fibers send chemical signals to protein receptors on the muscles. When they release a neurotransmitter called acetylcholine, this causes the muscles to contract. As this happens the wrinkles can form as these muscles crease the skin.

Botox and Dysport will block the release of acetylcholine from the nerves. Without receiving this chemical input, the muscles are able to stay relaxed and unable to create wrinkles on the skin.

The Difference Between Botox and Dysport on a Molecular Level

Because Botox and Dysport are both forms of botulinum toxins, they are very similar in structure. However, Dysport does not have as many proteins as Botox. It may receive a higher degree of tolerance by the immune system of some patients. This may account for the better results that some patients report.

Dysport Side Effects

Beverly Hills patients may want to familiarize themselves with possible side effects that can occur from using Dysport. Common ones include:

1)      Headaches

2)      Bruising

3)      Eyelid droop

The results of Dypsort are largely due to the injection techniques used, the skill of the doctor and how the solution is diluted. More severe side effects may occur due to the reactions of specific patients who may be allergic to bacterial proteins. This is why it is important for doctors to perform proper testing and evaluation before administering Dysport.

Dysport Examples For Beverly Hills Patients

For some patients, Dysport is an excellent choice for getting rid of stubborn frown lines between the brows.

The strong muscle action between the brows of this patient has resulted in very severe creases. Since this affects her facial expression, she wanted a way to keep these muscles relaxed.

Dysport was used to achieve the results seen below:

Beverly Hills Dysport| Patient Results For Severe Frown Line

Beverly Hills Dysport patient who benefited from using Dysport for frown linew between brows*

Individuals in Beverly Hills who may consider the use of Dysport on other areas of the face may be interested in learning about this patient. He regularly used Botox to treat areas such as:

1)      Crows feet

2)      Forehead lines

3)      Frown lines

He wanted to see if Dysport would give better results. Although it takes Botox several days before changes are apparent, this patient noticed a difference within the same day as his procedure.

Also he had been struggling to get rid of frown lines between his brows with Botox. Dysport was able to accomplish this quite easily.

Frequently Asked Questions on Dysport for Beverly Hills Patients

1)      Why do droopy eyelids result from using Botox or Dysport?

Sometimes too much of the injection solution is administered in the forehead. The Botox or Dysport used will travel downwards to the eyelids. Therefore patients should be selective when choosing a service provider who has the right skills that can help avoid these types of consequences.

1)      How do Botox units compare to Dysport?

More units of Dysport are needed to give the results of a single unit of Botox. More specifically,

One Botox unit=2.5-3 Dysport units

2)      How much does a Dysport procedure cost?

The average cost of a Dysport procedure is about $375

3)      What can be done to fix droopy eyelids?

There are prescription eyedrops called lopodine which will work to lift the eyelid muscles

Beverly Hills Patient Eduction on Dysport: Research

Researchers from the Maas Clinic in San Francisco and the University of California in San Francisco conducted a study to compare the effects of Botox and Dysport on crows feet wrinkles.

Since crows feet occur on both sides of the face, injections of Botox could be given on one side while injections of Dysport could be administered to the other side.  With this research design, all other variables could remain the same.

This experiment was performed on ninety subjects. Surprisingly, Dysport produced better results on dynamic crows feet wrinkles ( occur when the face is moving). However, for the static wrinkles, both injections gave the same results.

Beverly Hills Dysport procedures can be successful and positively transforming. However, patient research, knowledge and communication with the practicing physician is important for making good decisions.

Read more here on Dysport versus Botox.