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Dysport is a nonsurgical botulinum toxin injection used to temporarily treat moderate to severe wrinkles in the glabella. Dysport injections help to reduce the appearance of wrinkles by relaxing the underlying muscles. As the muscles relax, the skin above them can look smoother.
Glabella is the area of skin on the forehead, between the eyebrows and above the nose. Glabellar lines, also called frown lines, are vertical lines that form between the eyebrows. They are formed when making certain facial expressions, such as frowning.
Factors affecting the formation of glabellar lines include genetics, skin tightness, face shape, and how often certain expressions are made. Over time, the skin loses collagen, affecting the texture and shape of the skin, leading to the appearance of sagging or wrinkles. As an individual ages, wrinkles in the glabella become more noticeable even when the face is relaxed.
Dysport is a prescription injection that targets specific muscles between the brows, and the way each person responds can vary.
Dysport helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles in the glabella for a smoother-looking brow area.
Dysport is only recommended for patients with moderate to severe glabellar wrinkles. Patients with mild glabellar lines should speak with one of our providers to learn about treatment options for their wrinkles.
To be a candidate for Dysport, patients should not:
Prior to the procedure, patients should discontinue blood thinners, muscle relaxers and other medications that may interact with the injections. Patients must be at least 18 years old to obtain Dysport injections.
Your provider will begin by applying a mild anesthetic to help reduce discomfort during the procedure. In one session, your provider may inject small amounts of Dysport at several points between and around the eyebrows. The entire procedure is completed at the clinic and should take less than one hour. Patients can usually go home right after the procedure, and many return to their normal routine with little to no downtime, though swelling or bruising is possible.
Patients will typically see results within a few days of the procedure. Results are temporary and vary in how long they last. Additional injections will be necessary to maintain treatment effects.
As with any prescription injection, Dysport carries a risk of side effects, including:
Other serious side effects may include sinusitis, nausea and upper respiratory infection. A rare but serious complication of Dysport is botulinum toxicity, which occurs when the injection spreads to another part of the body. Signs of botulinum toxicity include:
