As early as your 20s, you may start to notice fine wrinkling on your face. Some of the most noticeable wrinkles often appear between the eyebrows, around the eyes, and on the forehead. These are the exact regions of the face that BOTOX® Cosmetic and Dysport® treat. These types of wrinkles are known as “dynamic wrinkles” and result from repeated facial movements.
Some of the most common reasons to consider starting BOTOX Cosmetic or its increasingly popular alternative, Dysport, include:
- Lines on the sides of the eyes, commonly called crow’s feet
- Frown lines between the eyebrows, also known as “11’s” due to their shape
- Horizontal forehead lines caused by repeated facial expressions
After treatment, most of our patients see remarkably smoother skin within about 2 to 7 days. These results typically last for about 3 to 4 months before a follow-up treatment is needed to maintain results.
Dr. Kobienia in Minneapolis, MN, can give you a refreshed look through nonsurgical facial procedures. Please contact us online or call 612-930-1111 to schedule a personal consultation to discuss your options.
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BOTOX & Dysport Compared
BOTOX Cosmetic – Reduces the appearance of wrinkles and may prevent future wrinkles. Can be used throughout the body, but is particularly effective for treating glabellar (between the eyebrows) lines and lines around the mouth.
Dysport – Like BOTOX Cosmetic, Dysport relaxes and prevents the contraction of muscles that form wrinkles. Used primarily in the face to treat glabellar (between the eyebrows) and frown lines.
While both of these neuromodulators can work wonders in erasing dynamic wrinkles, results after Dysport treatments usually appear a bit faster than those of BOTOX. Dysport may spread out a bit farther from the original injection site, so if a very precise or targeted wrinkle treatment is needed, BOTOX may be best. Dr. Kobienia and his staff can review your facial anatomy and cosmetic concerns, and provide a treatment recommendation.
Your Treatment Experience
Before your treatment, we may apply a topical numbing cream to maximize comfort during the injections. The syringe of BOTOX or Dysport is injected into specific areas of the face where unwanted wrinkling is present, generally the frown lines between the brows, lines on the forehead, and crow’s feet on the sides of the eyes.
Treatment only takes about 15 to 30 minutes and there’s no downtime, which is why BOTOX and Dysport injections are well known as “lunchtime treatments.” Some of our patients may experience brief, mild swelling, pinkness or bruising around the injection sites. We advise not rubbing or massaging the treated areas for at least 24 hours after your treatment to avoid spreading the product.
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