Botox® and Dysport

None, you can return to your daily activities and apply makeup immediately following the treatment. Many patients receive botulinum toxin injections in their lunch hour and return to work. It is truly a lunchtime procedure.

Usually, only one wrinkle treatment is necessary. Once the injections wear off (3-4 months), it is safe to come back for another round of injections.

The injections work by blocking nerve impulses that are responsible for the contraction of muscles. When the muscles aren’t able to contract the area appears relaxed and softer, giving a wrinkle-free, more youthful appearance. The only muscles affected are the ones in the immediate treatment area where the wrinkle treatment is injected, allowing normal facial expression to be unaffected.

You will see the full results of your anti wrinkle treatment within a week.

The effects of Botulinum toxin begin between 24-72 hours and the effect lasts an average of 3 months. There is some evidence that after several repeated injections, the effects last longer. We frequently combine filler treatments and peels with Dysport® as it helps to smooth the areas to be treated and give superior results.

The Dysport® wrinkle treatment is generally pain-free, but some patients experience a slight tingling sensation or soreness in the injected area for a brief time. However, if the patient requires, a topical anesthetic may be applied before the procedure to minimise discomfort. Some patients like ice before injections but others find this causes an ‘ice-cream’ headache so we do not routinely use ice.

Each patient’s needs are different and therefore cost depends on the individual, but an average treatment is normally $300-$450 to get rid of frown lines. Call our office and we can schedule a consultation with our doctors at our Wellington clinic to see how much your personalised Botox® treatment will cost.

Most of our patients do not experience any side effects. However, as with most injectables, common side effects from Dysport® injections can include localized pain, tenderness, inflammation, redness, itching, bruising and/or swelling. If you do suffer from these side effects, do not worry, they will disappear within a few days.

It  is  important to understand that there are 2 different uses of botulinum toxin – one for therapeutic medical purposes and one for cosmetic purposes. The difference between the two is dosage. Botulinum Toxin can be used in higher doses to treat muscle spasms in large muscles, most commonly used as a treatment for cerebral palsy. It’s in this higher dose where the reports of complications have been reported. OnabotulinumtoxinA is the branded version of Cosmetic Dysport®, a very low dose of the substance used to treat fine lines and wrinkles. Dysport® has an excellent safety record. It is a very well studied and safe product when used for cosmetic purposes.

BOTOX® is a Prescription Medicine containing 100 units of botulinum toxin type A for injection. Dysport® is a Prescription Medicine containing 500 units of Clostridium botulinum toxin type A toxin haemagglutinin complex for injection. Used for the treatment of frown lines, forehead lines and crow’s feet, And for the treatment of severe primary hyperhidrosis of the axillae. They should be administered only by trained medical professionals. Talk to your specialist about the benefits/risks of this procedure. Cautions: People with defective neuro-muscular transmission disorders, infection at the site of injection, glaucoma, pregnancy and lactation. Possible side effects include headaches, injection site pain, burning, stinging, bruising, swelling, redness, local muscle weakness including drooping eyelids, eyebrows, eyelid swelling, skin tightness, tingling sensations, aching or itching forehead, nausea and flu-like symptoms. For hyperhidrosis, it can include a perceived increase in sweating in areas other than the underarms, pain at the injection site, pain, hot flushes and transient arm weakness. If you have any side effects or concerns, speak to your doctor. You will need to pay for this medicine. Normal Doctor’s visit fees apply. Note: BOTOX® and DYSPORT® facial treatments last about four months and after this time further courses of treatment may be necessary. Hyperhidrosis treatment lasts about 7.5 months and after this time further courses of treatment may be necessary. Speak to your specialist about your situation.
TAPS APPROVAL NO: PP1895
BOTOX® is a registered trademark of Allergan, Inc. Allergan Australia Pty Ltd. ABN 85 000 612 831, 77 Ridge Street, Gordon, NSW 2072.
Allergan New Zealand Ltd, PO Box 1873 Auckland 1000, New Zealand
DYSPORT ® is a registered trademark of New Zealand Medical and Scientific Ltd, PO Box 132400, Sylvia Park, Auckland

DYSPORT ® is a registered trademark of Galderma New Zealand Ltd,