How is it performed?

BOTOX® or Dysport treatments last only a few minutes. Furthermore, you won’t need anesthesia. The provider uses a small needle to inject BOTOX® into specific muscles with only minor discomfort. 

It generally takes 7 to 14 days to take full effect and will last 3-4 months.

Recovery

There are some temporary side effects to BOTOX® and Dysport. BOTOX® and Dysport side effects may include bruising, headache, eyelid drooping, or over raised brows. If you have any concerns after your treatment, please call the office. 

In terms of downtime, we recommend that you do not rub the treated area, exercise, or take a nap for 3 hours after the treatment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does BOTOX® do?

BOTOX® and Dysport will soften expression lines. Nuanced treatments can even give a lift to your brows and lids, decrease the downturn of the corners of the mouth, flip the upper lip, and even help with relaxing the muscles that cause us to unconsciously clench and grind our teeth!

What areas can be treated with BOTOX®?

Forehead wrinkles, crow’s feet, frown lines, bunny lines on the nose, smokers lines, marionette lines/mouth corners, chin wrinkles, neck bands, jawline and more can be treated with BOTOX® and Dysport.

Which is better for me: BOTOX® or Dysport?

This is a tricky question to answer without seeing you in person, so to really find out, contact us for a consultation. What we can tell you now is that there are slight differences between the two products. For some, Dysport is a better option while BOTOX® is better for others. For instance: 

• Dysport has smaller botulinum particles with fewer protein buffers surrounding them. Translation? Many patients see results more quickly with Dysport. We’re talking about 4 days with Dysport vs. 7-10 days with BOTOX®—not a huge difference, but maybe enough to matter if you need to look great by the weekend. 
• Dysport is injected more deeply and spreads more easily than BOTOX®. As a result, we can sometimes treat a broader area with fewer Dysport injections. This is only an advantage if we want to treat a broader area, so it doesn’t necessarily make Dysport better, just better at certain times. 
• Some patients just like their results better with BOTOX® than Dysport, and vice-versa. Just like some people prefer crunchy peanut butter and others prefer creamy, some people are happier with the results of one product over another.

Is Dysport really cheaper than BOTOX?

At the Aesthetic Center or Richmond Dermatology, BOTOX® costs $13.50/unit and Dysport costs $4.50/unit. Many patients see this per-unit price difference and think, “Wow! Dysport is so much cheaper…it’s a no-brainer which one I want.” Here’s the rub: it takes more Dysport units than BOTOX® units to achieve the same goal. The two products are measured on totally different scales. While Dysport treatments may end up costing a little less for some patients, for others the overall price difference is negligible. 

Rather than focusing on price, focus on who is performing your injections. Provider skill and experience are directly related to how safe your treatment is and how natural your results look. Choose a skilled provider with several years of experience performing both Dysport and BOTOX® injections for a variety of male and female patients.

Will Dysport or BOTOX last longer?

Both products are temporary and last 3 to 4 months on average, depending on the patient. Dysport tends to get to work a little more quickly than BOTOX®, with final results in place within about 5 days. BOTOX® results can take up to 2 weeks to finalize.

Are there rewards programs for both BOTOX® and Dysport products?

Yes! You can earn points and discounts for your BOTOX® treatments on the downloadable app “Alle” and for Dysport on “Aspire Galderma Rewards”. We can help you get started at your appointment and also help you with tracking your rewards.