Dysport

Beaux Arts Institute of Plastic Surgery offers Dysport to patients throughout Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, MD.

What is Dysport?

The FDA has approved Dysport to treat forehead wrinkles and frown lines, making it only the second drug to be approved by the agency as a wrinkle treatment. Formerly known as Reloxin, Dysport is made from the same active ingredient as Botox, Clostridium botulinim toxin type A. Botulinum toxins temporarily reduce the appearance of wrinkles by restricting the muscle actions that cause creasing and frown lines.

If you are interested in this treatment, or if you are curious about Dysport prices, give us a call today. In the meantime, please browse through some Dysport before and after pictures so you can get a better idea of your expected results.

How Does Dysport Work?

Dysport treats deep lines and wrinkles by immobilizing muscles, similar to Botox. And also like Botox, Dysport is administered via an injection at the site of forehead wrinkles. The treatment is performed in the doctor's office, and only takes a few minutes from start to finish. You'll be back to normal activities within minutes.

What Results Can I Expect with Dysport?

Dysport can improve your appearance and prevent the formation of deep expression lines that make you look older. However, it will not help fine lines or wrinkles that are not due to facial expressions. One clinical trial showed 93 percent to 95 percent of participants noticed an improvement in the appearance of forehead wrinkles within seven days after their Dysport treatment, and multiple treatments produced effects that lasted for more than 13 months. Still skeptical? Take a look at some Dysport before and after pictures and you'll become a believer.

What is the Difference Between Botox and Dysport?

• Dysport is made from the same botulinum toxin Type A as Botox and is injected in the same way as Botox. Both work by temporarily immobilizing muscles, which reduces lines and furrows.
• Dysport is injected around expression lines -- the creases caused by frowning, scowling, smiling or looking surprised -- to diminish their appearance or keep them from forming. The three most common areas for Dysport injections are between the eyebrows, the forehead and next to the eyes, where "crow's feet" form.
• Dysport has fewer proteins surrounding the toxin, so it should stimulate a weaker immune response to break down the toxin. This may make it a good choice for Botox patients who find Botox no longer works because their body has developed antibodies.
• There are some claims that Dysport works faster and lasts longer.
• Dysport is said to be slightly cheaper than Botox. Just having a competitor to Botox may bring prices down.

In addition, the FDA has approved Dysport to treat cervical dystonia in adults to reduce the severity of abnormal head position and neck pain caused by the condition.

What are Dysport Costs?

If you want to learn more about Dysport prices, call us today and a member of our friendly and knowledgeable staff would be happy to assist you. Dr. Banks is proud to offer this FDA-approved treatment to her patients throughout Lanham, Washington, D.C., Baltimore, and the surrounding areas.