Botox and Dysport for Wrinkle Treatment
As we age several processes occur both inside and outside of our bodies. In the skin itself, fat is lost over time and aging brings wrinkles and sun spots to the skin. Fortunately there are medical treatments which can help to reduce the signs of aging. Botulinum toxin products including Botox and Dysport for cosmetic purposes help to improve wrinkles seen with motion.
Botox and Dysport work by paralyzing muscles. They are effective at decreasing wrinkles seen with action of muscles but not at improving wrinkles seen at rest. For wrinkles seen at rest, dermal fillers, fat, or a combination of those with botulinum toxin products may be necessary. Repeated use of the botulinum toxin products can cause a disuse atrophy of the muscles which can make it appeared that the product is lasting longer after each application.
For cosmetic purposes, botulinum toxin type A is used. The product is a synthetically created product. The most well-known and common product is Botox. In 2009, the US FDA approved Dysport for use in the United States. Both appear to be equally effective for wrinkles have their onset within several days after application and last approximately two to three months.
Botulinum toxins are injected millions of times each year but as with any medication there are risks. The most common side effects include redness at the injection site. For some patients, unexpected results can happen as the products to travel approximately 1 cm around where they are injected. This can produce unwanted results such as brow droop would injected around the eyes or difficulty swallowing would injected into the neck. Fortunately these unwanted side effects will resolve once the Botox or Dysport wears off though it can take two to three months.
Botulinum toxin should be injected on the order of the physician. The actual injection may be performed by non physicians depending on state guidelines. It is therefore important for patients to know who was performing the injections can understand that there not only trained and experienced an injection but also able to take care of any problems should they occur. Most facial plastic surgeons, dermatologists, plastic surgeons, and occuloplastic surgeons receive extensive training in botulinum toxin injections.
Also know how many units are injected as this is the common denominator for injections not necessarily volume. When the products are supplied they are a poweder which must be reconstituted and this can create a more dilute product. Knowing the number of units used keeps the playing field level.
Botox and Dysport work by paralyzing muscles. They are effective at decreasing wrinkles seen with action of muscles but not at improving wrinkles seen at rest. For wrinkles seen at rest, dermal fillers, fat, or a combination of those with botulinum toxin products may be necessary. Repeated use of the botulinum toxin products can cause a disuse atrophy of the muscles which can make it appeared that the product is lasting longer after each application.
For cosmetic purposes, botulinum toxin type A is used. The product is a synthetically created product. The most well-known and common product is Botox. In 2009, the US FDA approved Dysport for use in the United States. Both appear to be equally effective for wrinkles have their onset within several days after application and last approximately two to three months.
Botulinum toxins are injected millions of times each year but as with any medication there are risks. The most common side effects include redness at the injection site. For some patients, unexpected results can happen as the products to travel approximately 1 cm around where they are injected. This can produce unwanted results such as brow droop would injected around the eyes or difficulty swallowing would injected into the neck. Fortunately these unwanted side effects will resolve once the Botox or Dysport wears off though it can take two to three months.
Botulinum toxin should be injected on the order of the physician. The actual injection may be performed by non physicians depending on state guidelines. It is therefore important for patients to know who was performing the injections can understand that there not only trained and experienced an injection but also able to take care of any problems should they occur. Most facial plastic surgeons, dermatologists, plastic surgeons, and occuloplastic surgeons receive extensive training in botulinum toxin injections.
Also know how many units are injected as this is the common denominator for injections not necessarily volume. When the products are supplied they are a poweder which must be reconstituted and this can create a more dilute product. Knowing the number of units used keeps the playing field level.
