Have you heard of Dysport®, a treatment similar to Botox® but not exactly the same? Both injectables can help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, but it’s important to get all the details about each before you decide which is better for you.
At Colorado Skin Care, we offer both traditional Botox and the newer Dysport procedure to our patients who want to banish fine lines and wrinkles. Our provider — Kimberly Stone, MD — helps you sort out which option will suit your needs so you can feel and look your best.
Botox and Dysport have the same active ingredient: type A botulinum toxin. This ingredient creates the main effects of both medications, which is to relax the muscles that create facial wrinkles. These wrinkles are called dynamic wrinkles because they appear over time due to facial expressions you make. They include:
When these muscles become relaxed, it helps reduce the appearance of dynamic wrinkles and smooth the face, giving it a more youthful look. This isn’t a permanent solution, but with regular injections, you can avoid more severe wrinkles and get the look you desire.
Botox and Dysport do have a lot in common, but there are a few differences between the procedures. For one, Dysport’s effects usually show up more quickly than those of Botox. The former takes a few days to show its results, while the latter may take up to a week or more.
Also, if you’re getting more surface area treated — for example, the forehead — Dysport might be better because the molecules in the injection are smaller, making it easier for them to spread farther underneath your skin.
However, there are benefits to Botox as well. Some people feel the effects last longer, even though they don’t come on as quickly. And while Dysport’s smaller molecules can sometimes create an overall larger effect, Botox has an exactitude that some people miss when they choose the other option.
Truly, the best way to tell which treatment is more suitable for you often comes down to personal preference. Both procedures use the same general ingredients to produce very similar effects, so it’s important to truly consider what you want and then determine which will be more likely to provide you with what you’re looking for.
Are you hoping for faster results that create an effect over a larger area? Or do you want something more precise and don’t mind waiting a bit longer to see the long-lasting benefits? Either way, Dysport and Botox are both fantastic options for managing facial wrinkles and creating a younger appearance.
You can get treatment for dynamic wrinkles with either Dysport or Botox, and start looking the way you want. Just make an appointment at our Englewood, Colorado, office.
Call 303-740-4883 to schedule a consultation, or book online at your convenience. Whatever you choose, we look forward to meeting you and to helping you get the look you want!