Dysport is similar to BOTOX®and temporarily freezes facial muscles upon injection. Dysport® is a type A botulinum toxin, which means that it is a highly refined protein commonly used to relax muscles and inhibit sweating. It is newer on the market and more recently FDA approved than Botox. Some reports indicate that it may have a quicker onset of action with a greater diffusion factor which may be beneficial or a detraction, depending on the area being treated.
Prescription Dysport® is an injection used to temporarily improve the look of moderate to severe frown lines between the eyebrows (glabellar lines) in adults less than 65 years of age.
Dysport® is a purified formulation that has been shown to deliver temporary improvements in moderate to severe frown lines, even with repeat treatments. So, the effect of repeat treatment with Dysport® may be comparable to your first use.*
*In clinical trials, the efficacy of Dysport® was studied in a total of 376 patients and was demonstrated with up to 4 repeated treatments. The safety of Dysport® has been studied in up to 12 repeated treatments.
Dysport® may cause serious side effects that can be life threatening. Call your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of these problems after treatment with Dysport®:
These symptoms can happen hours to weeks after you receive an injection of Dysport®. These problems could make it unsafe for you to drive a car or do other dangerous activities.
Do not have Dysport treatment if you: are allergic to Dysport® or any of its ingredients (see the end of the Medication Guide for a list of ingredients), are allergic to cow’s milk protein, had an allergic reaction to any other botulinum toxin product (such as Myobloc® or Botox®), or have a skin infection at the planned injection site. Dysport® should not be used in children or in women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Dysport® may not be right for you if: you have surgical changes to your face, very weak muscles in the treatment area, your face looks very different from side to side, the injection site is inflamed, you have droopy eyelids or sagging eyelid folds, deep facial scars, thick oily skin, or if your wrinkles can’t be smoothed by spreading them apart.
Dysport® may cause loss of strength or general muscle weakness, blurred vision, or drooping eyelids within hours to weeks of taking Dysport®. If this happens, do not drive a car, operate machinery, or do other dangerous activities.