dysport

DYSPORT the BOTOX® Alternative is here!

Introducing a new Botox alternative called Dysport. Dysport has
been used in Europe for over 18 years with over 2 million users.
The FDA approved Dysport in July of 2009.

Dysport is being compared to Botox® Cosmetic. Both of these non-
surgical wrinkle treatments are based from the same drug family,
Abobotulinum Toxin A. However, there are some differences in
Dysport vs Botox. Dysport can be more cost effective as the cost
per unit is less; though, Dysport requires more units per treatment.
Clinical studies have also shown visible Dysport results within 24-48
hours.

Dysport Injection Results

With Dysport, moderate to severe wrinkles are temporarily reduced
in appearance by blocking nerve impulses to muscles where the
wrinkles show. Under the supervision of our medical director, a few
tiny Dysport injections are directly applied to muscles that cause
stubborn lines and wrinkles. A cooling pack may be applied prior to
injection for numbing and comfort. Approximate treatment time is 20
minutes

Number of Dysport Treatments Required

Roughly four times per year. Results can last up to four months.
Continued treatments help continue the wrinkle-reduced
appearance and effects can last longer between intervals. Once
treatments are stopped, your former appearance will return.
What to expect with Dysport Injection for Wrinkles and Fine Lines

No downtime. Discomfort is usually mild. People usually go right
back to work or normal activity post-visit.

Some injection-associated events can occur in the first week, such
as flu and headache symptoms and temporary drooping eyelid, or a
bruise at the injection site. Less common side effects include
redness and swelling at the injection site and muscle weakness.

DYSPORT for Wrinkles: FAQS

What can Dysport do for you?

Whenever you laugh, frown, concentrate or squint into the sun, your
facial muscles contract and your skin creases. As you get older your
skin loses its elasticity and those creases deepen into lines that
become permanently etched on your face. Frown lines between
your eyes can become particularly noticeable at a relatively young
age, making you look angry or worried even when you're not.

By temporarily immobilising the muscles you use to frown, Dysport
can smooth out those lines, restoring a more youthful, less stressed
expression to your face. Because you will be physically unable to
frown after treatment, you may even lose the urge to frown. The
lasting effect of treatment with Dysport can differ between
individuals after which further courses of treatment may be
necessary. Speak with your specialist about the results you can
expect with Dysport.

Many people find after several treatements that they don't need
another one for longer, because they have "unlearned" the habit of
frowning or squinting that originally led to the development of these
lines.

What is Dysport?

Dysport is a protein extracted from the bacterium Clostridium
botulinum. The protein was initially used for the treatment of motor
disorders and various kinds of involuntary muscular spasms,
including cerebral palsy. It was further developed to treat a wide
variety of neuromuscular disorders, for which it is licensed in over
60 countries.

In New Zealand, Dysport now has registration approval under the
Medicines Act for the treatment of frown lines and for excessive
sweating under the armpits.

How is Dysport used?

Tiny amounts of Dysport are injected directly into the facial muscles
underlying the frown lines. It usually takes three to five small, almost
painless injections between the eyebrows for an effective treatment.
No local anaesthetic is usually required but if you are concered your
doctor can numb the skin over the area before injecting. You can
expect treatment to take around 10-20 minutes.

Over the next few days, the muscles gradually relax. You probably
won't notice it happening - you'll just become aware that you can't
contract your frown muscles. But because you can still blink
normally and raise your eyebrows, you will not look unnatural.
Rather, you can enjoy a more youthful appearance while
maintaining a natural expression.

Who can benefit from Dysport?

Deeply etched frown lines affect not just your appearance, but also
your self-esteem and even your choice of career. Dysport can help
you look younger, more relaxed and in control - for around the same
price per month as a cut and colour by your hairdresser.

Many people with frown lines can benefit from Dysport - and it can
work as well for men as it does for women. In fact many men are
already experiencing the benefits of a younger, more relaxed
looking appearance that Dysport can provide. Discuss with your
specialist about the benefits of Dysport for you.

Are there any side effects and risks with Dysport?

Along with its desired effects, treatments can cause unwanted
effects. This does not happen very often. The most common side
effects are temporary soreness or mild bruising around the injection
site. Some people may experience a slight headache that lasts for
several hours after treatment; it is safe to take a mild pain killer to
relieve this.

In a very small percentage of cases there can be a complication
called "ptosis" (a drooping eyelid) which may last a few days or up to
4 weeks. Rarely, an allergic reaction can cause a skin rash or "flu
like" symptoms. Tell your doctor if you experience any troublesome
side effects.

You should not have Dysport treatment while you are pregnant or
breastfeeding, or at all if you have a neuromuscular disease.

Who can provide treatment with Dysport?

Dysport is a prescription medicine containing 500 units of
Clostridium botulinum type A toxin-haemagglutinin complex. It should
be administered only by medical professionals, who have an
excellent understanding of the muscles and expressions of the face
and the skill to retain your natural expression while removing the
signs of aging.

Tell your doctor what you expect to achieve in advance, be guided
by their advice and ensure you are being treated by a specialist who
has been properly trained in the use of Dysport.

Treatment Instructions : DYSPORT®

Before Dysport Injection Treatment

• Ingestion of alcoholic beverages prior to treatment can increase
the chances of bruising and/or swelling.

• No anti-inflammatory drugs (Ibuprofen, Motrin, Advil, Aleve, Vioxx,
etc.), aspirin, Vitamin E, or Ginko Biloba one week prior to
treatment. This will reduce the possible side effects of bruising
and/or swelling in area(s) of treatment.

• You cannot be pregnant or breastfeeding to receive treatment.

• You cannot be allergic to eggs or egg products to receive
treatment.

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After Dysport® Injection Treatment

• Do not lie down for 2 to 4 hours following treatment.

• Facial exercises (squint/frown/smile) are strongly recommended in
the treated area for one hour after injection.

• Avoid manipulation of treated area for a minimum of four hours.

• By following the above measures you will minimize the occurrence
of ptosis (droopy eyelids), bruising, and less than optimal outcomes.

• Common side effects include a slight headache lasting a few
hours up to 48 hours, and temporary bruising and/or swelling.

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Dysport Treatment Follow Up

• Treatment effect will take 7 to 14 days.

• Benefits of treatment may last 3 to 5 months; the average is 4
months.

• Please inform the office if the resolution of the lines has not taken
effect in 10 days. Additional unit of Dysport may be necessary to
achieve desired result.

• Follow up treatments should be scheduled prior to return of full
movement of muscle, usually at three months.

• Consistent repeated treatments will produce the best resolution of
wrinkles.

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