Botox® and Dysport® are popular neuromodulator medications available at DNAge Medical in Miami, Florida, to treat facial wrinkles and address other concerns. Under the care of Dulce Mascarinas, DO, these injectables offer the chance to create a more youthful, well-rested appearance. Book your visit today online or by phone to learn more.
request an appointmentWhat are Botox and Dysport?
Botox and Dysport are medications formulated from Clostridium botulinum, a substance found naturally in lakes, forests, and soil. At certain concentrations, this substance is toxic, but the volume used in medical and aesthetic applications is carefully controlled and perfectly safe.
When injected into facial muscles, Botox and Dysport prevent those muscles from going through their full range of motions. You’ll still be able to create normal facial expressions after treatment, but those muscles won’t be strong enough to pull or stretch your skin into lines, folds, or wrinkles.
Botox is FDA-approved for temporarily reducing the appearance of crow’s-feet, frown lines, and forehead lines. Dysport is approved for use in treating frown lines. Both medications are frequently used “off-label” to treat other areas of the face.
How long do the results of Botox and Dysport last?
Both Botox and Dysport create temporary results. Once you receive your injections, which only takes a few moments, you can expect results to last around four months (Dysport can last for up to five months.)
As you near the end of that timeframe, you’ll begin to see your lines and wrinkles slowly returning. At that point, you can decide if you’d like to come back in for another round of treatment. The temporary nature of Botox and Dysport is part of what makes these treatments so appealing to people who want noticeable results without surgical intervention.
What role do Botox and Dysport play in a liquid facelift?
A liquid facelift is a term used to describe a combination of injectable treatments like Botox, Dysport, and dermal fillers. In the hands of a highly skilled practitioner, a liquid facelift can create beautiful and natural-looking results.
Botox or Dysport can smooth lines and wrinkles around your eyes and across your forehead, while fillers can add volume to smooth away folds and wrinkles around your mouth, nose, and beneath your eyes. The goal of a liquid facelift is to make the most of your natural features, not to create dramatic changes that make you look “stretched” or overly “done.”
If you’d like to learn more about Botox and Dysport and understand how these popular injectables can help you feel more comfortable about your appearance, call the office today to book a visit or schedule online in just a few clicks.