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Get Treated With Dysport: Pittsburgh Plastic Surgeon Can Guide You

Get Treated With Dysport: Pittsburgh Plastic Surgeon Can Guide You


DYSPORT®

Pittsburgh, plastic surgeon, Dr. Brian Heil and Dermatologist, Ana C. Busquets, are now offering Dysport to their patients in Pittsburgh. Dysport is the newest wrinkle treatment to be approved by the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) for use in the United States. It has been safely used in Europe for years, and now patients in Pittsburgh can enjoy its many benefits.

Wrinkles on the face are a source of embarrassment for many. If you are not prepared for facial surgery to look younger, till now, you have been mostly depending on Botox injections to remove the age lines on your face. But, now, you have the new option of getting treated with Dysport. Pittsburgh-based plastic surgery center offers you this new option for a youthful face.

Dysport is an effective and simple non-surgical treatment that works by relaxing facial muscles on the forehead. It has the same ingredients as Botox. Even though Dysport has been in use in Europe for many years, the FDA has approved it for use in the US only in 2009.

If you want to know more about treatment using Dysport, or schedule a consultation at Premier Plastic Surgery, click here to contact us today. We have four locations throughout the Tri-State area.

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BOTOX ®/ Dysport in Pittsburgh

 

Botox® and Dysport are excellent treatments for smoothing frown lines between your brows and reducing wrinkles in your forehead and around the eyes (crow's feet). Both are administered so as to not alter your natural expression and features. Either in-office procedure takes just a few minutes and typically lasts 3-4 months.

Frequently Asked Questions About Botox® / Dysport

Despite their immense popularity in the U.S. and Europe, proven safety, and high degree of efficacy, there are still many misconceptions about Botox® and Dysport. This section answers a number of frequently asked questions about the procedures. However, if you are interested in Botox® or Dysport, we encourage you to have a consultation with one of our highly-trained clinicians. During that time, they can answer any other questions you may have as well as perform an individual evaluation to see if Botox® or Dysport are right for you. To make an appointment call Acqua Blu at 412.835.5550 or 724.776.2111.

What is Botox®? What is Dysport?

Botox® and Dysport (medically known as botulinum toxin type A) are both a natural, purified protein used to treat overactive muscles and sweat glands. Botox® was first used in the late 1980’s to treat optic muscle disorders such as “lazy eye.” Dysport has been used to treat similar muscle disorders in the United Kingdom since 1990.

Botox® is now FDA-approved to treat wrinkles and hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating). Dysport is also FDA-approved for the treatment of wrinkles.

How are Botox and Dysport similar and different?

  • 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 approval
  • Both products are safe and effective in the treatment of wrinkles on the face.

Are Botox® and Dysport safe?

Absolutely, as long as you receive true Botox® (made exclusively by Allergan Inc) or Dysport (made by Ipsen Group, distributed in the U.S. by Medicis Inc) and have it administered by a well-trained physician. In fact, because Botox® is such a safe, quick (the procedure usually takes only 10-15 minutes), easy, effective, and relatively affordable treatment, it is now easily the most popular medical cosmetic procedure in the country. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, in 2008, there were over 5 million Botox® procedures performed in the United States alone.

Though Dysport is a new treatment in the U.S., given its success in Europe over the last 20 years, it will likely be as popular as Botox within a short period of time.

How do Botox® and Dysport work to soften frown lines and improve wrinkles?

Botox® and Dysport treat overactive muscles by blocking the signals that tell those muscles to contract. This can be done partially or totally, depending on the desired effect. The effects of Botox® and Dysport are temporary and typically last between 3-4 months.

Are there any side effects?

Typically not, though the most common side effect is minor bruising in the treated area. For a full list of potential side effects, you should have a consultation and review an informed consent form.

Are Botox® and Dysport effective?

Yes, they are highly effective treatments for smoothing wrinkles.

I don't want to look "frozen." Will I still be able to make expressions?

If your Botox®/Dysport treatment is administered properly by a highly-trained clinician, you will still be able to make expressions. Depending on the area treated, it may be appropriate to only weaken the muscle movement. You can discuss this with your clinician prior to treatment.

The vast majority of clients are extremely happy with the results of a Botox®/Dysport treatment. The most common comment made by friends and family of clients after receiving Botox®/Dysport is that they appear to be more "rested."

How is Botox and Dysport administered ?

Tiny amounts of Botox or Dysport are injected into the facial muscles that are related to expression lines. Botox or Dysport relaxes the muscles so they do not contract. After treatment, the overlying skin becomes smooth and unwrinkled, while the untreated facial muscle contract in a normal fashion, allowing normal facial expression to be unaffected.

How long do the effects of Botox® and Dysport last?

For wrinkle treatments, the effects of Botox® and Dysport typically last 3-4 months. However, with repeated treatments, the effects may last up to 6 months. When treating excessive sweating, results normally last 6 or more months.

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

Though both are commonly used to treat wrinkles, Botox® and Dysport treat the cause of the wrinkle (the overactive muscle) whereas dermal fillers are used to treat the symptom (the wrinkle itself). Oftentimes both Botox®/Dysport and dermal fillers can be used in conjunction with each other to improve the overall result.

How important is the skill level of the clinician in receiving an effective Botox®/Dysport treatment?

The skill level of the administering clinician is very important. There is an artistic element involved with Botox® and Dysport injections in order to ensure that the client achieves effective wrinkle reduction while still maintaining a natural look. Also, if a clinician is not highly-trained, they may need to inject more Botox® or Dysport to get the same effect. Thus, sometimes an attractive per unit price may end up costing you more money.

How do Botox® and Dysport work to stop excessive sweating?

Botox® and Dysport block the signals sent to the treated sweat glands telling them to sweat. The effects of Botox®/Dysport on sweat glands typically last 6-8 months.

Sweating is necessary for temperature regulation. Isn't it dangerous to stop it?

No, Botox®/Dysport treatments for excessive sweating are not dangerous at all. Your body has sweat glands almost everywhere, and this procedure treats only a very small percentage of those sweat glands. Treating them does not effect your body's ability to regulate temperature.

Why is Pittsburgh Acqua Blu Medical Spa the premier location in Pittsburgh to receive Botox®/Dysport treatments?

Acqua Blu owner and medical director, Dr. Brian Heil, is one of the country’s foremost experts on Botox®. Dr. Heil has performed thousands of Botox® injections and Pittsburgh-based Acqua Blu Medical Spa is a national training facility. Furthermore, all of the injecting clinicians at Acqua Blu have been personally and extensively trained by Dr. Heil on facial anatomy, Botox® theory, optimal injection locations/techniques, and practical application.

 

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