Botox® & Dysport®
Botox® and its recently FDA-approved competitor, Dysport®, are the most popular wrinkle treatments available. According to data from the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 2.4 million Botox® and Dysport® procedures were performed in 2010 alone and the popularity of these procedures increased by approximately 50 percent between 2002 and 2010. Botox® and Dysport® are two of the most popular treatments at SkinSmart Dermatology. Treatment is quick, convenient, safe, and essentially painless. The procedure takes only a few minutes and you’ll start to see results in 3-5 days. There’s no downtime—many patients stop in during their lunch hour and return to work immediately afterwards—and results typically last up to four months. Results with Botox® and Dysport® are noticeable, but subtle. Unlike patients who undergo a full facelift or other surgical procedures, you will not appear dramatically different after treatment. Often friends ask, “Have you been on a vacation?”
Both Botox® and Dysport® are made from a purified protein used to relax the facial muscles responsible for stubborn wrinkles around the mouth and eyes, horizontal furrows across the forehead, lines between the brows, and even prominent “neck cords.” They work by inhibiting nerve impulses to overactive muscles. When the muscles that cause repetitive movements are relaxed, wrinkles fade or disappear completely.
With her extensive training, mastery of facial musculature and structure, and experienced use of injectables, Dr. Callahan can erase deep horizontal creases on the forehead, flip downturned corners of the mouth, reduce lines surrounding lips due to pursing and even provide a chemical brow lift. Dr. Callahan has achieved “Platinum Level” status as a Botox® injector, a recognition that the makers of Botox®, Allergan, bestow among a select number of physicians who demonstrate the highest standards of experience and safety with their products.
- Who Holds the Syringe and Why It Matters
- Dilution is Key
- What are Botox® and Dysport®?
- What kind of wrinkles do Botox® and Dysport® injections treat?
- Benefits of Becoming a SkinSmart Botox® Client
- Other Uses of Botox® and Dysport®
