Dysport is a fast-acting, durable, FDA-approved injectable muscle relaxant that can significantly improve your appearance and self-confidence. We offer this treatment at Nuance Cosmetic Surgery in Folsom, CA due to its many benefits, including how quickly it works. Read on to discover everything you need to know about this incredible treatment.
How Quickly Does Dysport Start Working?
Dysport injections start working extremely quickly. You can generally expect to see an improvement in your treated muscles just one to four days after your injections have been administered. However, it may be a week before your final results can be enjoyed. In some cases, the results of this treatment cannot be enjoyed fully until 10 to 14 days after treatment.
How Long Will My Treatment Session Take?
You can come in for your Dysport injections during your lunch break and return to work afterward. If you’re only treating a couple of areas of concern, your treatment will only take around 10 minutes. If you have many areas of concern, your injection session may take around 20 minutes to complete. Regardless, there is no downtime required, so your usual routine will not be interrupted much.
What Should I Expect During My Treatment?
Before your treatment is administered, your skin will be inspected to ensure that it is free from irritation. If your skin is healthy enough, we will clean the treatment areas. There is no need for an anesthetic due to the size of the needle used to administer the drug. Once your skin is prepared for treatment, we will administer the appropriate dose of medication into five strategic points per area of concern.
Will There Be Any Restrictions After Treatment?
While there is no downtime required after treatment, there are some restrictions that you must adhere to. For example, you must not lie down within four hours of receiving your injections. Additionally, you must not exert yourself much until the day after your treatment. Following these rules is important for many reasons, including helping to ensure that the treatment is as efficient and effective as possible.
Am I a Good Candidate for This Treatment?
If you are under the age of 65 and concerned about dynamic wrinkles, there is a good chance that you will qualify for Dysport injections. To confirm your candidacy for this treatment, you need to attend an evaluation with Dr. Kenneth Sumida to discuss your health, concerns, and goals. During this evaluation, he will evaluate your concerns to confirm that they are caused by overactive muscles rather than volume loss.
This is crucial because injectable muscle relaxants are not effective for the treatment of wrinkles caused by volume loss. It is important to discuss your health because there are contraindications for this treatment. Your goals must be discussed thoroughly because you need to have realistic expectations about the results of treatment to be considered a good candidate.
Where Can This Medication Be Injected?
This medication is usually injected between and just above the eyebrows to treat glabellar lines. However, it can also be administered around the eyes to treat lateral canthal lines. Moreover, it can be used to treat such facial wrinkles as nasolabial folds and crow’s feet. This injectable medication can also be used to treat other problems caused by overactive muscles, including upper limb spasticity and lower limb spasticity.
What Contraindications Are There for This Treatment?
Pregnant and nursing women will not qualify for this anti-aging treatment. Additionally, you will not qualify for this treatment if you are allergic to bovine protein. Moreover, this treatment is not appropriate for people who suffer from neuromuscular disorders, like myasthenia gravis. You also won’t be able to receive treatment if your skin is irritated at the time of your appointment or if you can’t follow the preparation requirements.
What Preparation Steps Do I Need to Take Before Treatment?
Since we can’t treat irritated skin, you must take steps to avoid UV damage in the weeks leading up to your appointment. You should not go outside without applying sunscreen first. Moreover, you should limit your time in direct sunlight during the middle of the day as much as possible. Moreover, you should avoid receiving any cosmetic treatments or using any topical products that may cause skin irritation.
How Long Will the Results of My Treatment Last?
You can confidently anticipate enjoying your desired results for up to four months after your first treatment session. However, individual experiences vary. In some cases, the results of this treatment can last for five months. To help your optimal results last as long as possible, there are several things you can do. Maintaining a healthy skincare routine and diet are two of the most effective things you can do to maintain your desired results.
To care for your skin, you should moisturize your skin at least once every day. If you have naturally dry skin, you should moisturize every morning and night. You should also care for your skin by applying sunscreen diligently. Your diet should be rich in water- and nutrient-dense foods, like dark green vegetables, citrus fruits, and tropical fruits. Moreover, you should limit your intake of processed foods.
Is There Anything Else I Can Do to Maintain My Desired Appearance?
You can also help maintain the results of this treatment by managing stress as well as you can. When you’re stressed, your body drastically increases its production of cortisol, sometimes called the stress hormone. This hormone causes an inflammatory response in your body, accelerating the breakdown of the injectable muscle relaxant. You can also maintain your appearance by getting touch-up treatments when you notice the optimal results fading.
Schedule Your Initial Consultation Today
Initial Dysport results can be enjoyed within 24 hours of treatment. Nonetheless, it can take up to two weeks for the final results of treatment to become apparent. You should follow all post-treatment guidelines to help ensure you enjoy your optimal results as quickly as possible. To determine if this treatment is right for you, schedule an appointment with us today at Nuance Cosmetic Surgery in Folsom, CA.