Dysport is a popular anti-aging treatment that can be the perfect solution for anyone looking to revitalize their appearance without all the risks that are normally involved with surgery. Not only is it safer, but it’s also highly effective at minimizing the appearance of lines and wrinkles, and we offer it here at Oceana Luxe Medspa in Corpus Christi, TX, with results occurring quickly after just one treatment session.
How Quickly Does Dysport Show Results?
The first signs that Dysport is working normally appear within the first week after treatment, at which point you may start to feel a bit of relaxation in your facial muscles. However, most patients tend to experience the full results within 14 days, which is when the muscles have had a chance to fully relax, and both lines and wrinkles become diminished.
Many factors can affect how quickly all of this happens, including your metabolism and if you were experiencing any chronic stress before you started treatment. Stress increases levels of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, and this neurotransmitter plays a role in muscle function. If you have high levels of acetylcholine before treatment due to stress, then it can take some time for your body to process this before this therapy can work effectively.
What Is Dysport Therapy?
This treatment relaxes your muscles to reduce the signs of both lines and wrinkles, and it does this by blocking the muscle-controlling neurotransmitter acetylcholine. Once your muscles can relax, then the skin often responds because it’s no longer being pushed and folded into wrinkles.
In addition to relaxing both the muscles and the skin, the injections themselves can stimulate collagen production, which can replenish the soft-looking texture of otherwise rough, dry skin. As the skin becomes firm and smooth again, then not only are these wrinkles flattened or reduced, but their associated lines also become less visible.
Dysport vs. Botox: How Do They Differ?
You may be wondering how Dysport differs from other injectables, such as Botox. Dysport can be more effective for treating larger areas of the face, as it’s more diluted than Botox and therefore takes fewer injections.
Also, some patients have reported that Dysport lasts longer for them, often more than two months longer than Botox, and this can be explained by the difference in protein molecules between the two therapies. This therapy contains smaller protein molecules, which can take longer for the body to break down and metabolize, leading to longer-lasting results.
At What Age Should I Start This Therapy?
Although Dysport is known as a corrective treatment, it can also be used to prevent some lines and wrinkles from forming and can be started as early as your 20s or 30s. When you start your treatments with us, you can choose whether you’d prefer to take a preventative or corrective approach, and while you can change your approach at any time, a preventative approach offers clear benefits when started earlier in life.
Because the signs of aging continue to appear throughout our lives, even in our 50s and 60s, a preventative approach can be beneficial at just about any age. However, many environmental and lifestyle factors can affect your skin over time, making it more difficult for this therapy to treat both fine lines and wrinkles. It’s, therefore, better to start treatments before your 60s, regardless of which approach you choose.
What Is the Treatment Process Like?
Initial Consultation
After your appointment is scheduled, the first step before treatment is the initial consultation. This is just an opportunity for us to quickly examine your skin while asking about your reasons for wanting treatment. This helps us ensure that this is the right approach for your needs, and we’ll want to know about both your medical history and any current infections you might have, as well as any medications you’re presently taking.
Therapy Session
After the consultation, we can start your treatment immediately, which shouldn’t take longer than 15 minutes. The treatment process is pretty straightforward, and we’ll simply inject very small amounts of the medication into your facial muscles to help relax them. We only use microneedles to do this, which are too small to cause any significant pain, and after the injections, you’ll likely be surprised at how easy and quick the entire process was.
What About Downtime?
You’ll be able to return to your everyday routines immediately after treatment, whether you need to return to work or meet up with friends. There’s no downtime, though it is recommended that you avoid overexerting yourself because excessive sweating and heat can affect the results of this treatment.
You should also be careful not to rub areas of your face where you’ve been treated, though this is only important during the first few days after your session, and you’ll otherwise be able to go about your day as usual.
How Long Can I Expect the Results to Last?
A key reason why this therapy is considered to be safe is the fact that the effects are only temporary, though you can return for more treatments when the effects wear off, which normally occurs about three to four months after treatment. However, we often have patients who return to us after five or six months and report that this is how long the results lasted for them.
This commonly occurs after a few years of regularly scheduled treatments, as the body can become more responsive to this medication when the muscles learn to relax naturally in between treatment sessions. If your muscles have been experiencing tension due to stress for a long time, then they may have learned to stay tense all the time. This treatment can help these muscles relearn what it feels like to stay relaxed all the time, which can enhance the effects.
What Can Affect the Results?
Although every patient should expect the results to last at least three months, some factors can play a role in whether they last longer. One of the most important factors is your metabolism, as some people’s bodies simply break down and remove medications more quickly than others. Smoking can have a negative effect on your skin by depleting collagen, which not only leads to more skin issues but also has a negative effect on the results of this treatment.
Your diet and how well you stay hydrated can also play a major role because it also affects the quality of your skin and how well it responds to this medication. Then there’s UV ray exposure, which can be disastrous for your skin if you’re receiving too much of it. You should therefore avoid suntanning and overexposure to the sun’s rays, though some sunlight is healthy for your skin, as it stimulates the production of the vital nutrient vitamin D.
What Makes This Therapy Safe?
Only Key Areas Are Treated
Because only a small amount of this medication is used, we can target specific areas while leaving others alone, so there’s no risk of it spreading beyond the target areas we aim to treat.
The Effects Are Temporary
The effects of this therapy eventually wear off, making it a viable option for anyone who doesn’t like the idea of having permanent changes made to their appearance.
Microneedles Are Painless
The tiny needles we use for this therapy are much smaller than the standard types you may have encountered while donating blood, so they’re unlikely to lead to any significant pain or bruising.
It’s Been Rigorously Tested
In addition to millions of people using this medication regularly, it’s been rigorously tested and has gained FDA approval for the treatment of both lines and wrinkles in many areas of the face.
You Can Still Make Expressions
A common misconception is that injectables that use botulinum neurotoxins, such as this one, can “freeze” your face by making it difficult to smile, frown, or laugh, though this is based on overuse. Because we use conservative amounts, you’ll still be able to make facial expressions as you normally would.
Achieve Your Aesthetic Goals Today
Dysport can be very effective at combatting the signs of aging, as it’s capable of reducing both fine lines and wrinkles of the face. Best of all, you can get started at virtually any age to take advantage of its preventative benefits while correcting any current issues you might have. To see what this treatment can do for you, contact us today at Oceana Luxe Medspa in Corpus Christi, TX to schedule your first appointment with our friendly staff.
