A Buyers Guide

Everything You Need to Know Before Getting Botox® or Dysport*

As Dysport injections grow in popularity, and more and more clinicians enter the field to provide these services, it is important to take a careful look at who is providing the services.  In most states, only an MD can inject, however, in Colorado, both nurses and Physician’s Assistants can also legally inject Dysport, as long as they are directly supervised by a Physician. While some medi-spas have aestheticians doing the injections, this is not totally legal nor advisable. (See Rule 800, Colorado Board of Medical Examiners) To become more informed before buying Dysport or other neuromodulators, read our guide below:

Dysport is a neurotoxin, which means it uses a small dose of bottulinum toxin, to temporarily paralyze the muscles in the area injected. While its primary use is to smooth out wrinkles in the upper face, it can also be used to calm the muscles that cause headaches, excessive sweating, or teeth grinding.

Dysport typically lasts about 3 months from the time it was injected. If you received Dysport in an area that moves a lot, it may wear off more quickly. As the Dysport wears off, you will notice that you are able to make the expressions that cause the wrinkles more and more easily. Injections are most effective when received every 3 months, and regular use can not only reverse the signs of aging, but actually prevent wrinkles from appearing. Ideally, you don’t want to prevent any and all expression, but rather to soften lines,  achieving a natural but youthful look.

It is very common on your first Dysport treatment to come back in to your provider for a touch up, as you learn which muscles in your face are the strongest and most resistant.

Dysport has very few side-effects, and most people receive the injections and go right back to their daily tasks. You may experience some very minor bruising in the injection site – though Dysport is injected with a very small needle and the vast majority of people have no bruising. Immediately following the injections, you may have some red bumps as the product settles in – these should resolve in about 30 minutes. We offer our clients ice and topical Arnica cream immediately following the procedure which should help quickly resolve any redness or minor swelling.

Some people may experience was is called “distal spread” of Dysport, meaning it can spread from the injection site and can affect unintended areas. This is extremely rare, and while it can be annoying, it does resolve as the neuromodulator dissipates over the course of three months.

Many people ask if getting Dysport injections hurt – and while it may be very slightly uncomfortable while you are getting an injection, the needle used is very tiny, and the injections are quick. Most people describe it as a momentary sting.

Dysport takes between 3-7 days to take effect, so you won’t see anything immediately following treatment. However, within a week following the treatment, you will notice a lessened ability to make the expressions that cause the wrinkles of concern. Most people report feeling fresher, younger-looking, and extremely pleased with their results.*

At Sonata, our commitment is to providing you with the highest quality services and patient care. Dr. Janowski meets with each patient and performs all procedures. He has been providing aesthetics services since 2004 – and has worked with thousands of patients to help them achieve their best results. In aesthetics, as in life, experience matters, and you want to make sure you are working with a provider who understands both medicine and aesthetics.

*BOTOX® and JUVEDERM® are registered trademarks of Allergan. Sonata Aesthetics and this website are in no way affiliated with Allergan, the maker of BOTOX® cosmetic/botulinum toxin and/or JUVEDERM® injectable fillers and any use of those names or marks on this website (or otherwise) does not imply and should not be purported to imply any affiliation with or endorsement by Allergan.

*Results may vary from patient to patient