Botox & Dysport

Used To Treat

• Fine Lines 
• Deep Wrinkles
• Gummy Smile

Common Injection Points

• Forehead
• Crows Feet
• Under Eyes
• Marionette Lines
• Upper Lip 

Botox and Dysport are both FDA-approved neurotoxins (botulinum toxin A) formulated to reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles. Both of these medications relax muscle tissue, preventing the muscles from contracting. After these medications are injected, nerve impulses controlling muscle contraction are blocked temporarily. While the medication is in full effect, wrinkles are noticeably smoother. However, wrinkle treatment with Botox and Dysport is temporary. Depending on how you react to the medications, you may enjoy three or more months of wrinkle reduction before the medication wears off and you need another treatment. 

Both Botox and Dysport are effective in reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. The injections are safe when administered by a physician or licensed aesthetician in a clinical setting. These medications work quickly, are relatively painless, and allow you to resume your daily activities immediately after your appointment. Expect to notice a marked reduction in frown lines between the eyebrows, crow’s feet, and forehead wrinkles for at least four months after treatment. 

Myth 1: Botox Injections Can Be Painful.

Botox needles are very fine and are used to inject extremely small amounts of liquid. As a result, most people experience only mild discomfort during treatment. Your practitioner can apply anesthetic cream or cold packs before performing the injections to minimize the discomfort.

Myth 2: Botox Can Be Addictive.

None of the ingredients in Botox are addictive, so you do not run the risk of becoming physically dependent on it. That being said, it’s possible to become dependent on the cosmetic benefits of using Botox, along with any other cosmetic treatment that offers clear and visible benefits.

Myth 3: Botox Can Be Used To Remove All Facial Lines and Wrinkles.

There are two types of lines and wrinkles – dynamic wrinkles are associated with particular muscle movements, while static lines are present even when no muscles are activated. Botox works by relaxing muscles, and hence can only help to reduce or eliminate the appearance of dynamic wrinkles.

Myth 4: Botox Can Freeze Your Facial Muscles.

When properly applied, Botox only affects muscles at the precise location of each injection, leaving you still able to display the full range of normal facial expressions. As long as you ensure Botox is administered by someone properly qualified and experienced in its use, you do not run the risk of losing the ability to express emotions.

Myth 5: Wrinkles Can Get Worse After Stopping Botox.

Botox does not have any permanent effects. However, repeated applications at the same location can have the effect of lessening the need to re-apply Botox to relax the muscle. As a result, wrinkles cannot become worse after stopping Botox, but may, in fact, remain better than their initial state.

Myth 6: Botox Is Toxic to the Body.

While Botox is derived from botulinum toxin, which is itself extracted from the bacteria that causes botulism, Botox is not the same as botulism, and you cannot contract botulism from Botox. The use of Botox is extremely carefully regulated and controlled.

Its use was approved by the FDA only after extensive safety testing, and it now has a 20-year record with many millions of injections administered. Its use is considered very safe when administered by qualified medical personnel.

Myth 7: Botox Builds up in the Body Over Time.

Botox does not in fact accumulate in the body, and its effects on muscles are only temporary. Typically nerves recover their function three to four months after treatment, and their related muscles will regain their normal ability to move if Botox is not subsequently re-applied.

Contact us today to schedule your Botox or Dysport appointment. You can also call our office at 301-635-4396 or text us at 443-904-6405.