Alternative to Botox Cosmetic!

Dysport is now available at our Madison,WI location and Appleton,WI location.

Dysport is a simple, effective, non-surgical treatment that works by relaxing facial muscles on the forehead, reducing and smoothing away frown-lines and wrinkles.

Used in Europe since the early 1990s, Dysport received FDA approval for the temporary improvement in the appearance of moderate to severe glabellar lines (frown lines between your eyebrows) on April 30, 2009.  Dysport is the second drug to receive such approval from the FDA (the first to receive approval was BOTOX in 2002.) Dysport and BOTOX are made from the same active ingredient, Clostridium botulinim toxin type A.

Frequently Asked Questions for Dysport:

What is time required in the office for a Dysport Treatment?

Both of our Wisconsin locations require an initial consultation prior to any treatment to make sure you are fully informed prior to treatment. Actual treatment time for Dysport is under 10 minutes.   Using a tiny needle small amounts of Dysport are injected into multiple areas of the muscle.

What is the down-time for Dysport?

As with any injection into the skin a small "bump" and redness may occur at the site of injection. These will correct themselves within 30min or less. You need to avoid pushing or rubbing on the treatment area as well as laying down flat for approximately 4 hours post Dyport. With those exceptions, most people return to work or social activities immediately post procedure with Dysport.

What are the risks?

The most common side effect from a Dysport treatment is actually from the needle itself. As with all injections, there is a risk of bruising and redness. Other side effects include temporary headache, and some soreness or tenderness at the injection site. More severe side effects can include a rash or allergic reaction, and possibly some drooping of facial muscles near treated areas, usually as a result of "spreading". For a full list of potential side effects, you should have a consultation and review an informed consent form.

How long does Dysport Last?

Per the FDA approval Botox (3 to 4 months) and Dysport (4 months) should last about the same before wearing off. With that said, some patients feel Dysport lasts longer, while others feel it lasts the same.

What is the difference between Dysport and dermal fillers (such as Restylane®, Juvederm®, and Radiesse®)?

Though both treatments are commonly used to soften the look of wrinkles, Dysport treats the cause of the wrinkle (the contracting muscle) while dermal fillers are used to correct the wrinkle itself (the indent in the skin). Choosing to relax the muscle, and "plump up" the skin, achieves a more substantial and longer lasting correction than either treatment alone.

How much Dysport will I need?

Dysport is measured by the unit. The number of units necessary for an effective treatment varies, both by the individual and the area treated. Men usually need a few more units than women to achieve the same effect.

What are the differences between Botox and Dysport?

• Both Dysport and Botox are forms of botulinum toxin type A
• Both products have been used in Europe for almost 20 years to treat certain types of muscle disorders.
• Botox received FDA approval for cosmetic use in the United States in 2002. Dysport recently received FDA in 2009
• Both products are safe and effective in the treatment of wrinkles on the face
• Dysport is a smaller molecule, so the units are different than Botox (i.e., 20 units of Botox equal 60 units of Dysport)
• Dysport works faster (in only 1-3 days vs. 4-7 for Botox) and has FDA approval for a four month duration (vs. 3-4 months for Botox).
• Dysport is a better value per unit than Botox

What is with the Name -Dysport?

The name of this now loved product is a bit unusual so we thought the name deserved a little background information.  Here is a great snippet from Nancy Friedman's blog, she is the chief wordworker of Wordworking.

"In English, Dysport is pronounced DISS-port, although the spelling could lead to some ambiguity: Surely I'm not the only one tempted to say "Die, sport!" (I haven't heard the name pronounced in French, where it may be closer to dees-PORE.) The Dys- apparently comes from dystonia, the condition the drug treats; the -port may mean "carry away."
Logical, yes? And yet so very bad. Indeed, Ipsen wanted to introduce Dysport to the United States under a different name: Reloxin. For reasons I haven't been able to determine, the FDA disallowed Reloxin.
I've written previously about the unwritten taboo against incorporating the disease or condition into the name of the drug that treats it (e.g., "Clamelle" for chlamydia). Patients don't want a drug that reminds them of their malady; they want a name that promises relief. With Dysport we have an added problem, because dys- is a negative prefix that means abnormal, impaired, or difficult. Dysentery: inflammation of the intestinal tract. Dysplasia: abornomal cell or tissue growth. Dystopia: an anti-utopia. Dyspeptic: suffering from indigestion. The homophone dis-, which has a distinct etymology (Latin for "apart"), has equally negative associations: disagree, dismember, disable, dishonest, dispirited. In fact, disport is the rare exception to the gloomy litany.
Of course, "Botox" itself didn't sound particularly appealing when it was approved for cosmetic use in 2002. Not only was the drug made from one of the deadliest poisons known, it put the "bo" of "botulism" and the "tox" of "toxin" right into the name. If Dysport proves to be more effective than Botox then that name, too, may be less of a liability than it appears."