Dysport in San Francisco

Name: Dysport
Brand: Hayes Valley Medical Esthetics
Rating: 4.9 (194 reviews)

Dysport^® is for those who would like to reduce the presence of wrinkles between the eyebrows or on the forehead, and who want to maintain a natural look. In just a single ten- to twenty-minute treatment, Dysport can help reduce the appearance of your frown lines and furrowed brow for up to four months.

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What Is Dysport?

Dysport is a prescription injection proven to help smooth the appearance of moderate to severe frown lines between the eyebrows without changing the look or movement on the rest of your face. Like BOTOX®, Dysport is a neuromodulator that targets “dynamic” facial wrinkles, which are caused by repeatedly moving the same facial muscles every day, such as when you squint or frown. Untreated muscles still work normally, so you can continue to express feelings naturally. It’s the “furrowed brow look” that is minimized, not your expressions. To learn more about Dysport in San Francisco, reach out and set up your initial consultation with a team member today.

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Which Conditions Can Be Treated?

Dysport injections are used to provide patients with a temporary correction of moderate to severe facial lines and wrinkles around the eyes and between and above the eyebrows. Please ask your expert injector about all the ways Dysport can help you.

Is Dysport Right for Me?

If you have “dynamic” wrinkles, such as those that form when facial muscles contract repeatedly, forming creases across the forehead, at the outer corners of your eyes (crow’s feet), and between the eyebrows, Dysport can help. The reason they are called dynamic is because they are formed by repeated facial muscle movements over many years.

A small injection of Dysport in just the right places weakens those muscles, allowing them to relax, and greatly reduces the wrinkle. However, there are a number of situations where this treatment may not be right for you, such as if your wrinkles can’t be smoothed by spreading them apart, you have droopy eyelids or sagging eyelid folds, or if you have had surgical changes to your face.

How Do I Prepare for Treatment?

Medications that can increase bruising (blood thinners)—such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), vitamin E, fish oil, supplements with turmeric, and aspirin—should be discontinued a few days before any injection to diminish the risk of bruising. It is best to stop taking any non-prescribed medications and supplements. Drinking alcoholic beverages the night before and the day of the treatment is also not advised for the same reason.

What Happens During the Procedure?

The treatment area will be cleaned with an alcohol wipe to prevent infection. Sometimes we use a local anesthetic such as lidocaine to numb the treatment area, but often Dysport can be injected without the use of numbing cream, due to the ultra-fine needle size.

Please talk to your practitioner if you are concerned about pain. The treatment process usually involves one injection into each of five sites that run above and between the eyebrows, with total time for the appointment as short as 10 to 15 minutes.

Is There Any Post-Treatment Downtime?

Some redness and swelling after a Dysport injection are normal. You can gently apply ice or a cold gel pack to help reduce swelling and potential bruising. You can also take Tylenol or other acetaminophen to help with any mild discomfort.

You should wait at least four hours before lying down to avoid the risk of pressure on the treated areas. The area receiving the injection should not be rubbed as it can potentially cause the Dysport to spread to other areas of the face.

Finally, please abstain from vigorous exercise or yoga-type positions where your head is below your heart, as this can exacerbate swelling. We’ll help you understand everything you need to know about the treatment before your appointment.

How Long Until I See My Results?

You will not have to wait long to see your results when you’re treated with neuromodulators such as Dysport as the majority of patients see improvement in just two to three days after treatment. It can take up to two weeks for the full effects to show. One treatment of Dysport can last for up to four months and the effects of repeated treatments is comparable to the first use.

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How Does Dysport Work?

Addressing Dynamic Wrinkles

Over time, the muscles above and between the eyebrows repeatedly contract and tighten, causing wrinkles. Dysport works beneath your skin’s surface and targets the underlying muscle activity that causes furrowed brows and crow’s feet to form over time. Normally, when we squint, frown, or make other facial expressions, our nerves release the neurotransmitter chemical acetylcholine. This organic compound binds to receptors within the muscle to make it contract. Wrinkle relaxers like DYSPORT work by binding to the acetylcholine receptors, which block the signal from the nerve to the muscles.

Pausing Muscle Movement

After a muscle has been injected, the nerves still send the signal to the muscle to contract, and the acetylcholine is still released, but it is unable to bind to the muscle, resulting in a reduction of muscle activity and temporarily preventing contraction of the muscles that cause frown lines. For Dysport, the binding process typically begins within about two days from the time it is injected, and the results typically become noticeable within three days, with full effect in around fourteen days.

Can I Combine Dysport with Other Treatments?

Dysport treats dynamic wrinkles created by muscle movement, and dermal filler treats static wrinkles caused by loss of collagen and fat in the tissue, so these two treatments are often combined. We are experts at helping you select the best of these treatments for optimal results

HVME has been helping patients realize their goals for more than 20 years now, and our expert practitioners are highly trained when it comes to working closely with patients to create customized treatment plans that results in truly incredible outcomes.

Our practice focuses on simple, effective treatments that work, and the strength of our team lies in the training and expertise offered by every individual. To learn more about how HVME can help you experience truly luxurious results, reach out and set up your consultation today.

Dysport Frequently Asked Questions

How did I get these frown lines?

Squinting, frowning, concentrating, and generally repeating the same forehead muscle movements can eventually cause lines to form between the eyebrows, known as frown lines.

How does Dysport work?

Dysport is a prescription injection given by a specialist to relax the muscle contractions that form frown lines between the eyebrows.

How long will treatment take? Do the injections hurt?

While in-office times vary, the Dysport procedure is usually fast and relatively painless. There is little to no downtime after the procedure. After John, 45, received his Dysport treatment, he noted, “It was easy, not painful. Ten minutes. Done.”

Will I look like I’ve had work done?

With Dysport, it’s the frown lines that are minimized, not your expressions.

Why should I choose Dysport?

97% of users say they’d do it again
More than half of patients saw improvement in just two to three days
Your results can last for up to four months

Where can I get Dysport?

Only dermatologists, plastic surgeons, or other trained specialists are licensed to prescribe Dysport.

What are some common side effects?

The most common side effects are nose and throat irritation, headache, injection site pain, injection site skin reaction, upper respiratory tract infection, eyelid swelling, eyelid drooping, sinus inflammation, and nausea.