What is Dysport?
Dysport (abobotulinumtoxin A) is an injection for wrinkle treatment. This non-invasive procedure temporarily decreases muscle movement in the target areas to soften the appearance of glabellar lines, the vertical wrinkles most prominent on the forehead between the eyebrows. It’s also sometimes used for certain medical conditions.
Dysport was originally approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2009. If you want to treat glabellar wrinkles and are under the age of 65, you may be a candidate for Dysport.
How does Dysport work?
Dysport is a neuromodulator injection. Other neuromodulator injections include Botox and Xeomin. All use a form of botulinum toxin, but they target different areas of the face.
Neuromodulators like Dysport reduce the appearance of lines by relaxing and limiting the movement of muscles around the injection site. Your doctor injects a small amount of the substance directly into your muscle.
As your muscles relax, the skin above them becomes smoother, reducing wrinkles. However, these effects are only temporary.
Decreasing movement is meant to prevent the formation or deepening of wrinkles, which are caused by repetitive movement over time, heredity, and aging.
Targeted Areas for Dysport
Dysport targets glabellar lines and vertical wrinkles located on the forehead. These wrinkles most often start to form between the eyebrows during early adulthood. Due to decreased elasticity, they can become more prominent as you age. They can also become more noticeable when you squint, giving you a frowning or angry appearance.
Dysport is intended only for people who have moderate to severe glabellar lines. You may not qualify for this type of procedure if you have mild wrinkles.
Sometimes, Dysport is used in adults and children with severe muscle spasticity of the limbs. It is FDA-approved for use in the treatment of lower limb spasticity in children, spasticity in adults, and cervical dystonia, which affects neck and head movement.
What to Expect after Dysport
You can go home immediately after Dysport injections. While you might experience slight side effects, there’s virtually no recovery time needed.
You may see results as soon as two days after treatment, and these can last for up to four months. One study of 104 patients who had Dysport injections reported an 88.5 percent success rateTrusted Source in wrinkle treatment 30 days after injection. Since these effects aren’t permanent, you’ll need more injections after a few months to maintain smoothness in your forehead.
Take care to avoid rubbing the site of the injections, as this can increase your risk for side effects and the spread of the toxin. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, you’ll want to wait at least two hours before exercise and other forms of physical activity.
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