Dysport is a drug based on botulinum toxin A (Clostridium botulinum A). When injected, it locally reduces muscle mobility, causing them to relax. Manufactured by the British company Ipsen Products, certified in Russia for use in cosmetology and the treatment of spastic conditions of peripheral muscle groups.
Dysport injections are called beauty injections, as they are used to eliminate facial wrinkles - the muscle relaxant eliminates the cause of the appearance of wrinkles on the skin; over time, a habit is formed of not using this muscle group, which serves to prevent the formation of new wrinkles. Injections are also used to treat hyperhidrosis - botulinum toxin blocks the transmission of commands from the nervous system to the sweat glands, as a result of which sweating becomes less intense.
Principle of action and description of the drug
The active component of Dysport is a protein group toxin, a waste product of the bacteria Clostridium botulinum. This is a potent organic poison that leads to local paralysis due to its effect on the nervous system. The toxin destroys the fibers through which signals are transmitted from the brain centers to the muscles.
After the injections, the muscles in problem areas stop compressing the skin. The relief formed due to active facial expressions is restored, the skin becomes smooth.
Local intramuscular injections in microdoses have a reversible effect - nerve structures are gradually restored, muscle activity returns. The effect of Dysport injections during initial use lasts up to six months; with repeated use, the effect lasts up to nine months.
Dysport is available in powder form for injection. Dosage of botulinum toxin type A - hemagglutinin 300 and 500 units. After dilution, the concentration of the toxin in both cases is 200 units per 1 milliliter. Additional substances in the composition are human albumin (helps restore tissue structure and improve their nutrition) and lactose to obtain a solution.
The drug is stored at a temperature of 2 to 8 ° C; after opening the bottle, Dysport is suitable for use for 8 hours. The product is not sold in pharmacy chains; it is distributed only to medical institutions.
Comparison of the drug with Botox
Comparative characteristics are presented in the table below.
Dysport | Botox |
Produced in France and UK | Country of origin: USA |
Contains a small amount of botulinum toxin | Botulinum toxin is 2.5 times more |
Lactose plays the role of a solvent | Sodium chloride |
The first visible result can be observed after 2-4 days | The primary effect is noticeable only on days 4-7 |
Maximum rejuvenation is achieved after 2 weeks | Also, the final changes are visible on days 10-14 |
Acts not only at the injection site, but also on nearby areas | Has an extremely targeted effect |
The result lasts up to 7 weeks | Up to 4 months |
Does not pose a danger to the body | Safe |
Contraindicated during pregnancy and lactation, for cancer, bleeding disorders | Has the same restrictions |
Low cost per product unit | 4 times more expensive than Dysport |
Used for severe problems | Used to eliminate shallow wrinkles in small areas |
Many side effects (distortion of the nasolabial fold, pain, aches, drooping of the eyelid and others) | An “artificial face” effect may appear |
Thus, Dysport® is a safe way to preserve the beauty of the skin, look impressive and young. The injections do not take much time, and the result appears quickly and lasts a long time: a toned, smooth, radiant face without surgery and in just one session.
Restrictions and contraindications
Before Dysport injections, you must consult with a specialist who will give an opinion on the use of the drug and conduct tests to identify existing diseases and pathologies of the body.
This is necessary in order to make a decision about using the drug. Relative contraindications include:
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding period.
- Exacerbation of chronic diseases, acute diseases.
- Skin lesions in the area of drug administration.
Absolute contraindications:
- Allergic reactions to the components of the drug.
- Some cardiovascular pathologies.
- Autoimmune neuromuscular diseases.
- Respiratory failure.
- Swallowing dysfunction.
- Some endocrine diseases.
Botulinum toxin injections are most effective for facial wrinkles. After 35 years, age-related changes in the structure of the skin begin, the intensity of collagen production decreases, tissue microcirculation worsens, and regenerative processes slow down. To combat natural changes, it is recommended to combine Dysport with anti-aging drugs.
Dysport - what is it? When to give beauty injections
At a young age, the skin is elastic and elastic, it contains a lot of moisture and beneficial components a priori. Over time, it is necessary to help the tissue remain in good shape: creams, masks, serums, peelings, massages - cosmetology offers many products. One of them is Dysport.
Let's look at Dysport in detail: what it is, how it works, what it consists of, at what age you can inject it, and are there any contraindications.
Dysport is an anti-aging product that does not harm your health.
- smoothes expression wrinkles
- eliminates deep wrinkles
- corrects the shape of the lips
The drug enters the tissue and blocks the action of acetylcholine, which causes muscles to contract. Due to this, the muscles are slightly paralyzed for a while, and the transmission of nerve impulses to the muscles is suppressed. The superficial parts of the muscle fibers stop reacting and tighten the skin. And accordingly, wrinkles disappear.
This is not harmful because Dysport is based on botulinum toxin, a drug obtained from bacteria. The drug has undergone clinical trials in 120 countries and has been used in Belarus for more than 15 years.
At what age should beauty injections be given?
From 28 to 35 years old is the average age when cosmetologists recommend starting to inject Dysport. During this period, the first signs of aging appear: the skin loses its elasticity, and as a result, wrinkles progress. The most popular areas for treatment in women at this age are in the upper part of the face: “between the eyebrows,” “crow’s feet,” and forehead.
But you can also experience expression lines at a younger age if you have a genetic predisposition or severe mobility of the facial muscles. In this case, resorting to beauty injections earlier is not prohibited. Consult a qualified doctor in Lesante for free, as each case is individual.
After the age of 35, you can use Dysport, although the courses will be more intense. We prick the neck, the back of the palms, the chin, “puppet lines.”
Take care of your skin to delay the use of injections
- Do not spare money on visiting a cosmetologist; you are investing in your future.
- Quit bad habits: smoking and unhealthy fatty foods primarily negatively affect the condition of the skin.
- Get rid of cheap decorative cosmetics, their daily use seriously clogs your pores.
- You should not go out in the sun without sunscreen.
- Try to get enough sleep.
- Cleanse and moisturize your skin daily. And once a week you need to give it a rest without applying any products.
Contraindications to Dysport:
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding;
- Individual intolerance to the components of the drug;
- Children under 18 years of age;
- Hemophilia;
- Tendency to form keloid and hypertrophic scars;
- The presence of a local inflammatory process in the area of the proposed injection;
- Impaired blood clotting;
- Increased body temperature;
- Periods of exacerbation of somatic diseases;
- Autoimmune diseases, diabetes mellitus, porphyria, epilepsy;
- Recurrent sore throats;
- A previously administered drug of a different composition in the area of intended injection;
After injections, hot baths, saunas, steam baths, and solariums are contraindicated. You cannot engage in physical activity, run, move actively, or dance. It is also not recommended to drink alcohol for 2 weeks after the procedure.
Here's what else you need to know about Dysport:
- after the procedure, flaccid muscle paralysis is felt (it is difficult to frown), this is normal;
- the effect of the procedure lasts 6-12 months;
- In the first couple of days, slight swelling may appear, but it goes away quickly.
In our center, hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) can be treated with botulinum toxin injections.
Carrying out the procedure at the Lesante Medical Aesthetics Center guarantees safety and correct results. We use certified drugs and plan the course individually. The injections are administered by qualified doctors, who carefully control the dosage in accordance with the specific area of injection.
How does the procedure work?
Injections do not cause intense pain in most patients; anesthesia is not used for injections.
- The cosmetologist marks out places for the injection of Dysport and disinfects the skin.
- The drug is administered with a thin needle in a calculated dosage.
- A cold compress is applied to the injection area.
- After removing the compress, the patient is allowed to go home.
The first effect becomes noticeable within three days. The pronounced result is visible within one and a half to two weeks from the moment of the procedure.
For which zones is it used?
Dysport® is used to eliminate age-related changes in the upper face. Among the main zones the following are distinguished.
Forehead
Correction requires up to 6 injections. The total volume of the substance should not exceed 90 units. After the procedure, smoothing of mild and deep wrinkles is observed.
Nasolabial fold
Manipulations are done to remove pronounced creases in the mouth and nose. In addition, thanks to Dysport® injections, it is possible to correct the shape of the upper lip and nasal wings.
The procedure begins with the use of a local anesthetic in the form of a cream or injection.
Since this area is considered the most problematic area, up to 200 units of the drug, or eight injections, may be required for rejuvenation.
Eye area
Manipulation allows you to remove fine wrinkles, bags and swelling. After the procedure, the look becomes more expressive.
Before administering the substance, apply an anesthetic cream to the problem area and leave for 15 minutes. Next, a needle with the drug is inserted at an angle of 45 degrees. The puncture is treated with an antiseptic agent.
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Consumption per eye is 120 units.
Brow area
In this area, the procedure is carried out to eliminate vertical creases. To solve the problem, about 2-4 injections are required.
Possible side effects
In the first 1-2 days after injections, the following may occur:
- Slight swelling, redness, small hematomas around the needle wound.
- Feeling of lethargy, muscle weakness in the treated area.
- Weakness, dizziness, headache.
These symptoms are a reaction to the drug, go away on their own, and do not require seeking help.
If, after using Dysport, severe muscle weakness in the body, allergic reactions, or other symptoms are observed, you should consult a doctor.
Rehabilitation period after injections
Despite the safety and simplicity of the procedure, there are a number of recommendations that must be followed after Dysport®.
Dysport and alcohol
Before you decide to consult a cosmetologist, you must definitely find out how Dysport® interacts with alcohol, and what consequences may arise after this in the human body.
First of all, experts advise staying in an upright position for 4 hours. Do not touch the treated areas with your hands or massage for one day after the manipulation.
For 14 days you need to give up smoking, alcoholic beverages, visiting bathhouses, saunas and public swimming pools.
Spicy and salty foods are prohibited for 20 days.
If there is a need to take any medications, you must inform the specialist performing the manipulation. Some medications may cause side effects.
Preparation and rehabilitation
Injections require little preparation:
- You should not drink alcohol the day before.
- On the day of the procedure, you must limit your mobility, do not make sudden movements, or bend over.
After injections:
- Do not take a horizontal position for several hours.
- Avoid sudden temperature changes.
- Don't exercise for a few days.
- Avoid stress on the heart.
- Avoid drinking alcohol for two weeks.
Answers to common questions
What medications is it incompatible with?
First of all, the drug cannot be combined with antibiotics, since with simultaneous use there is an increase in the effect of the latter. As a result, the muscles relax, asthenia develops, and the effectiveness of the anti-aging agent is significantly reduced.
Macrolides, tetracyclines and aminoglycosides are considered particularly dangerous in this category. You need to remember that taking antibiotics after a cosmetic procedure is prohibited for 14 days.
It was found that Dysport is incompatible with B vitamins, which also significantly shorten the duration of the resulting anti-aging effect.
Doctors do not recommend taking painkillers, antihistamines and medications that negatively affect blood clotting parameters for 2 weeks.
At the Academy VIP clinic in Nizhny Novgorod, procedures with Dysport are performed by cosmetologists of the highest category with more than 15 years of experience. In a multidisciplinary medical center, the patient can undergo a comprehensive examination to identify contraindications and receive recommendations on additional ways to improve skin texture.
- We work only with certified original Dysport. The effectiveness and safety of the procedure depends on this.
- The clinic complies with the storage conditions for the drug. If the temperature regime is not observed, use of Dysport is prohibited. We strictly comply with the manufacturer's requirements.
- We do not use an opened bottle for longer than the permissible period. The health of patients is our priority. We do everything to minimize the likelihood of complications.
- The clinic has all the conditions to provide assistance in case of an allergic reaction or other side effect.
You can make an appointment for a preliminary consultation with a VIP Academy cosmetologist by calling +7 (831) 200-47-38.
Is Dysport dangerous?
Initially, botulinum toxin was used to treat spastic muscle conditions in infants, including spasmodic torticollis and severe blepharospasm. Then they began to treat migraine headaches with its help. And when it is injected into the facial muscles, they relax, which is not a harmful effect. On the contrary, during the immobilization of the muscles, the skin will be able to recover and synthesize the necessary components within itself.
Important!
Botulinum toxin does not make the face a “mask”. Facial expressions are preserved, wrinkles simply cease to appear.
Mechanism of action of Dysport
Dysport injections in cosmetology are due to the drug’s ability to relax facial muscles. By blocking neuromuscular transmission, wrinkles caused by the contraction of certain muscles are smoothed out. The procedure is reversible; muscles and nerve fibers are not affected during the procedure, and after 4-6 months the process is restored. With each new administration of Dysport, the result of the procedure is prolonged.
The effect of the drug to reduce the tone of facial muscles is most effective at 35-45 years of age. At a later age, Dysport injections become irrelevant.
The Dysport injection procedure is also used in the treatment of hyperhidrosis. Blocking neuromuscular transmission causes the sweat gland to significantly reduce its secretion. However, given that the process of sweating is an important part in maintaining the body’s water-salt balance and freeing it from decay products, specialists are very attentive to the need to carry out such a procedure.
What problems does dysport solve?
The skin on the face is directly connected to the underlying muscles. Therefore, during facial expressions, wrinkles form in the forehead, bridge of the nose and eyes. When facial muscles are blocked, the skin is able to completely smooth out, while folds and wrinkles disappear. Dysport eliminates facial wrinkles, but does not have a lifting effect; it is not able to eliminate excess skin. Only surgical lifting can do this. This issue is especially relevant for patients who believe that the later they start taking injections, the better. Indications for Dysport: wrinkles on the forehead, in the bridge of the nose, around the eyes and lips, correction of the shape of the eyebrows and treatment of hyperhidrosis.
What is the difference between Botox and Dysport?
The difference between Botox and Dysport, in addition to different manufacturing companies, is storage conditions and the number of active units in the bottle. In terms of tolerability, effectiveness, duration of action and the presence of side effects, there are no differences between them. The ratio of Botox and Dysport activity units is constantly rewinding. The ratio currently accepted for calculation is 1:3.5. That is, for example, 10 units of Botox correspond in activity to 35 units of Dysport. This is the reason for the difference in the cost of 1 unit of the drug. In the case of Dysport, it will be 3.5-4 times cheaper than Botox. But the total cost of the procedures will be approximately the same.