What are Dysport injections?
The term Botox has become a by-word for this type of treatment, even though it is in fact a brand name. Dysport is simply a competitor to Botox, and does much the same thing.
How do Dysport injections work?
Dysport contains Botulinum Toxin Type A, which is a natural purified protein that blocks impulses to and from nerves.
When injected into the forehead, the signals to the facial muscles that are related to expression lines are “frozen”. In basic terms, Dysport injections relax the muscles so they do not contract, and without contracting, they can’t form wrinkles.
Is treatment safe?
Supported by over a decade of clinical experience, Dysport has been used in New Zealand by eye specialists and neurologists to treat nervous tics and muscle spasms of the neck and face, and has been used globally for over two decades in the appearance medicine industry.
How long do Dysport injections last?
The lines and wrinkles in the treated area will soften, and this will last approximately 4 months. Unless Dysport treatment continues, your muscle activity will gradually return and your wrinkles slowly and naturally reappear.
Is the treatment painful?
If you do have a fear of needles, you can choose to have the area numbed with a topical anaesthetic cream, or opt to have a cold pack applied to the area ten minutes before the injection. This way you won’t feel anything at all.
Even if there is a small level of discomfort, most people who have the treatment agree that it is worth it for the youthful results.
Will I get more wrinkles if I stop using Dysport?
Lines and wrinkles will go back to how they were before treatment, but it’s a gradual process.
Dysport can also be combined with other treatments, such as dermal fillers and laser treatments. Dermal fillers add volume to skin and counteract the effects of aging by smoothing deep lines and wrinkles. Laser treatments effectively targets both the surface and deeper layers of the skin for a smoother, fresher, younger looking appearance.
Other uses of Dysport at our clinic
All our medical procedures and treatments are performed by highly-trained and experienced Doctors and nurses. Book a free consultation today and let’s address any concerns you may have about Dysport injections, or any of our anti-ageing treatments.
After a consultation, we can devise the best plan going forward, uniquely tailored to you and your needs.
Look and feel younger again with a simple, low-risk, 30 minute procedure which lasts for months at a time.