Lines and wrinkles can appear almost anywhere, but areas like your forehead, around your eyes, and between your brows are especially prone to them. The muscles in these areas are always in motion as you smile, laugh, or raise your eyebrows, and these actions pull and crease your skin. Botox® and Dysport® treat these wrinkles in basically the same way, but there are a few differences.
What are Botox® and Dysport®?
Botox® and Dysport® are injectable forms of a neurotoxin or neuromodulator called botulinum toxin. This compound works by halting the signals from the targeted facial nerve to the muscles it controls. As a result, the muscle relaxes and the skin becomes smooth. These treatments smooth existing wrinkles and help keep new ones from forming. While they are equally safe and effective, they are different in several ways.
Botox® or Dysport®: Which is Better?
Since Botox® and Dysport® are similar in many ways, it can be difficult to call one “better” than the other. More importantly, they have different properties that will help your Juvanew Medspa expert injector provide your desired results.
What Do They Treat?
Botox® has been available longer and has been tested in more areas than Dysport®. Both are used to treat lines and wrinkles between the brows and in the forehead area, but Botox® is also used to treat areas such as crow’s feet and wrinkles around the mouth. Dysport® tends to disperse a bit more than Botox®, which can make it a good option for larger areas.
How Quickly Do They Work?
If you have little patience to wait for results, you may prefer Dysport®, which will show results within a few days. Botox® results can take a week or more to develop. How long they take to work depends largely on the proteins attached to the botulinum toxin to help it reach your nerves, which is the primary difference between the two products.
How Long Do They Last?
While one or the other may last longer for some people, Dysport® and Botox® both last about the same length of time: three to four months for most individuals. People who have botulinum toxin treatments regularly may see their results last longer over time.
Is There Any Downtime With Botox® or Dysport®?
One thing these products have in common is the lack of downtime. You can return to your daily routine immediately after treatment, although you should avoid strenuous exercise or rubbing your face for the rest of the day. You may notice minor bruising or swelling in the injection area that fades within a few days. Your expert injector can give you tips to keep these effects to a minimum.
Take the Next Step
Are you ready to try Botox® or Dysport®? It’s time for you to take the next step by scheduling a consultation with the expert staff at Juvanew Medspa. They are located in Rockwall, TX, where they serve Dallas, Heath, Garland, Greenville, and Royse City. (214) 771-4611 or fill out and submit the form on this page.
*Individual Results May Vary
