Botox and Dysport

Botox and Dysport are both types of botulinum toxin injections approved by the FDA. They work by blocking the signals from your nerves to your muscles, which keeps the muscles from contracting. This helps relax and soften the appearance of existing wrinkles, and it prevents the formation of new, deep wrinkles over time.

Most commonly, Botox and Dysport are used to temporarily treat wrinkles on the face, including frown lines, crow’s feet, and lines across the forehead. However, Botox and Dysport have also been proven to be efficient for relieving conditions such as excessive sweating and migraines.

While Botox and Dysport work in similar ways, the main difference is that the amount of trace protein can vary between the two. This means that Dysport is more effective for some people, while Botox is more effective for others. Generally, Dysport is often used to cover larger areas as it spreads quicker than Botox, while Botox is optimal for smaller areas that require very precise injections. If you are unsure of which one is best for you, our nurses will assess your specific needs and let you know which product they recommend.

We offer Botox and Dysport treatments for the following:

Frown lines are the lines that form between the eyebrows when squinting and frowning. Any movement that causes your brows to crease together can create frown lines. These lines can be reduced significantly with Botox and Dysport.

The horizontal lines across the forehead occur when raising the eyebrows. This area is affected whenever we convey feelings and emotions—and over time, the forehead wrinkles become deeper. Botox and Dysport reduce the severity of the wrinkles and prevent new ones from forming, resulting in a smoother forehead.

Crow’s feet is a term for the fine lines around the eye area. They are also known as smile lines because they occur when we smile. Botox and Dysport are used to smooth these lines and prevent the skin from creasing further.

Wrinkles form when the muscles underneath the skin make the same movement repeatedly over time. For example, when we smile or frown. Botox and Dysport work by relaxing the muscles underneath the skin. They block the nerve responses that cause your face to make certain expressions, preventing lines and wrinkles from being formed.

Botox and Dysport can be efficient for lazy eyes. By injecting Botox or Dysport into the muscles responsible for moving the eye, those muscles weaken. This allows the eye to straighten, making the lazy eye less apparent.

Botox and Dysport block the neurotransmitters that carry pain signals to your brain. By injecting Botox or Dysport into identified trigger points where the migraine often develops, the treatment cuts down the number of migraines and other headaches significantly.

For patients who suffer from hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating), Botox and Dysport are effective temporary solutions. Botox and Dysport block the signals in the body that instruct the sweat glands to activate, keeping them from producing too much sweat.

For patients who want a fuller upper lip without the use of dermal fillers, Botox and Dysport are good options. The product is injected into the upper lip, causing the muscles to relax—thereby “flipping” the lip upward and making it appear larger and fuller.

Teeth grinding and jaw clenching can be very uncomfortable and cause headaches and tooth wear. By injecting small amounts of Botox or Dysport into the masseter muscle (the large muscle that moves the jaw), this weakens the muscle to stop habitual grinding and clenching.

Botox and Dysport are great options for more defined brows and a rested look without the use of surgery. The eyebrows are surrounded by upward-pulling and downward-pulling muscles. By using Botox or Dysport to relax the muscles that pull the brows down, the upward-pulling muscles will dominate and thereby lift the brows up.

Botox and Dysport are safe, minimally invasive treatments that require no downtime. Both products have been available by medical professionals for many years and have helped numerous people across the globe to achieve a youthful appearance without surgery. Botox and Dysport are the most popular cosmetic treatments today because of their fast, pain-free, and efficient results.

The treatment time depends on the number of injections you need, which depends on the areas you want to be treated. Typically, it only takes a couple of minutes to perform Botox and Dysport treatments.

At Sienna Med Spa, we begin every treatment with a consultation for thoroughness and to make sure we get the best results. After the injections, you may experience some small bumps in the injected areas. These will go away within the first half hour after treatment. Some people may also see a bit of bruising after the treatment, but that too will go away.

The full results will be visible after two weeks, but many notice a difference sooner. It is important to avoid rubbing the injected area after treatment to prevent the product from spreading. You can return to your normal activities immediately after the procedure.

Dysport typically lasts for about three months. In some cases, the patient will need additional treatments to maintain the results. Botox typically lasts anywhere between three to six months depending on the type of treatment.