Botox®/Dysport®

How long does it last?

Botox®/Dysport® continues to prevent and reduce facial lines and wrinkles for usually 3 – 4 months but sometimes up to 6 months or longer.

Is Botox®/Dysport® safe?

Cosmetic treatment with Botox®/Dysport® is safe in that there are no major or harmful side effects.
It is used to treat children as young as 3 years of age at much higher doses in the treatment for cerebral paisy to help them walk.
Botox®/Dysport® has been in medical use for over 25 years to treat a variety of medical conditions.

What are the side effects?

Side effects are restricted to minor and temporary redness, swelling or bruising at the injection site.Very rarely temporary laziness of an eyelid or mild double-vision is reported.
These effects are temporary, lasting one or two weeks and recovering spontaneously, and will occur if the injections are in appropriately placed.

Which lines can Botox®/Dysport® treat?

Botox®/Dysport® is commonly used to treat the crows feet around the eyes, the general frown lines between the eyebrows and also the worry lines across the forehead.
Botox®/Dysport® represent the treatment of choice (best treatment) for these lines.
The marionette lines or sad lines from the corner of the mouth to the chin are also very effectively treated with Botox®/Dysport®.

What should I prepare for Botox®/Dysport®?

Avoid the use of aspirin, anti-inflammatory drug or blood thinning agents unless they are medically required, 2 weeks prior to treatment to minimize bruising.
For women, avoid treatment premenstrual as the skin is more sensitive and tender at this time.

Can I have Botox®/Dysport® when pregnant?

As with all non-essential medication it should be avoided during pregnancy and breast –feeding.