Dysport

What is Dysport?

Dysport is a medication whose scientific name is “abobotulinumtoxinA.” It’s actually a protein that connects with muscle cells and relaxes them for about 3 months.  This dramatically reduces wrinkles in the upper face that occur during normal facial expressions.  Properly administered, Dysport will result in a smoother appearance without affecting normal expressions in the areas treated.

What areas does Dysport treat?

There are several regions and diagnoses where Dysport is effective.  Here’s a concise list of common Dysport uses, or for a more extensive list you can click on the link for more extensive information on treatment options with Dysport.

Horizontal forehead lines – The classic forehead lines, which form when you try to raise your brows upward.

Vertical frown lines (a.k.a. the 11’s) – When you furrow your brow, these vertical or diagonal wrinkles form and can get very deep over time.

Crow’s feet – Sometimes these are incorrectly called ‘smile lines’ because they occur when smiling.  Crow’s feet are the smaller wrinkles that radiate out from the corner of the eyes when we smile.

Brow lift – A very small (2-3 millimeter) brow lift will work in some patients treated with Dysport in the outer eyebrow.

“smoker’s lines” – These are the smaller wrinkles that radiate out from the lips when you pucker your lips.

Jaw reduction – Very strong jaw muscles can result in a prominent outer jawline.  Dysport can relax these muscles and shrink the jawline.

Neck bands – If you get strong neck bands when you clench your teeth and then smile, it’s likely that Dysport can at least help soften these bands.

Excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis) – This is a real problem for many people and is something that Dysport can effectively treat.  Whether the excessive sweating is located in the armpits, forehead, feet or palms, Dysport is likely to help.

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