BOTOX^®/ DYSPORT^®
Used for nearly 20 years, Botox is a safe and effective way to reduce facial wrinkles. Very small injections are made in facial muscles to reduce lines between the brows, forehead, and crow’s feet. Through these injections a “chemical brow lift” is possible, delaying the need for surgery. Other areas that may be injected include the nose, lip area, the chin, the jaw area and neck. The treatments are individualized after an assessment of facial muscles. The amount of medication required is individually determined and the patient is charged only for the number of units required. The treatment generally lasts three to four months, but over time, less medication is needed, and the durations of effect can increase. Recently the FDA approved, Dysport as an additional injection for the treatment of wrinkles caused by muscle contraction. One advantage of Dysport is that the relaxation of the muscle occurs faster than with the Botox.