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Treatment information
What Wrinkle Relaxers Treat
- Expression lines and wrinkles
- Crow’s feet
- Forehead wrinkles
- Bunny lines
- Frown lines
- Chin dimpling
- Wrinkles around the mouth
- Making the lips look fuller (known as the Botox lip flip)
Areas of Treatment
Botox and Dysport are used to treat dynamic lines or wrinkles that appear with facial expressions, such as laughing, squinting or frowning. Made with a purified form of botulinum toxin, these injectables work by temporarily reducing the muscle movements that cause wrinkles to appear, leaving the overlying skin smooth and youthful for several months.
Treatment Length
Treatments are quick in-office appointments that take 15-20 minutes to complete.
Recovery Time
No downtime; you can return to all normal activities immediately after your treatment.
Frequency of Maintenance
Botox and Dysport temporarily relax the facial muscles that cause wrinkles to appear, with effects that last for up to 4 months. When you start to notice expression lines or wrinkles returning, treatment can be repeated to maintain your results.
What’s the Difference Between Botox and Dysport?
Botox
Botox is one of the world’s most popular anti-aging injectables, with an estimated 3-4 million procedures performed annually in the U.S. alone. Renowned for its ability to temporarily erase the signs of aging, Botox was FDA-approved to treat moderate-to-severe frown lines in 2002 and has a long track record of safety and success. Like other wrinkle relaxers, Botox uses a purified form of botulinum toxin to temporarily slow or relax the facial muscles by interrupting the nerve signals that tell them to contract, resulting in smoother skin after just one treatment.
Dysport
Dysport is similar to Botox in that it uses the same active ingredient — botulinum toxin — to temporarily reduce muscle movement in treated areas, but is formulated a bit differently to provide unique results. For example, Dysport is a “lighter” injectable made with smaller molecules that allow it to diffuse or spread more easily once injected beneath the skin. This creates a softer, feathering effect that some patients might prefer. It also has a quicker onset of action and is ideal for treating larger areas like the forehead with fewer injections.
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Getting older doesn’t mean you have to live with unwanted lines or wrinkles. At SMooth Solutions Medspa, we can help you maintain a youthful appearance with Botox or Dysport injections. Book your appointment in Naperville or Oswego today to get started!
Frequently Asked Questions
How Do Wrinkle Relaxers Work?
Our facial expressions show others how we’re feeling and are an important form of nonverbal communication. However, the underlying facial muscles that contract with every laugh, smile or raised eyebrow create grooves in the skin that become more noticeable with age. Eventually, these grooves deepen and become etched onto the skin, turning into the crow’s feet, forehead wrinkles and laugh lines we all know so well.
Botox and Dysport are neurotoxins or neuromodulators that work by targeting wrinkles at the source. When injected beneath the skin, they temporarily interrupt the nerve signals that tell the facial muscles to contract, causing them to relax. This smoothes the overlying skin and results in less visible expression lines after just one treatment. The effects of Botox and Dysport wear off after about four months, but when you notice wrinkles starting to reappear, the procedure can be safely repeated to help you maintain a more youthful look.
Am I a Candidate for Anti-Wrinkle Injections?
Botox and Dysport are excellent for both men and women who are looking to reduce the signs of forehead wrinkles, crow’s feet and other signs of aging. However, it can also be used as a preventive treatment to slow the development of wrinkles before they become etched onto the skin. Once expression lines set in, they can be hard to get rid of, but preventive treatments limit muscle movement in the face to help stop wrinkles from worsening with age.
Can Botox or Dysport Be Reversed?
Unlike hyaluronic acid-based dermal fillers, which can be dissolved using an enzyme called hyaluronidase, neurotoxins like Botox and Dysport can’t be reversed once injected beneath the skin. It’s important to choose an experienced provider who understands wrinkle relaxers and how they affect the facial muscles to avoid looking stiff or “frozen” after treatment. If you’ve had bad Botox elsewhere and are unhappy with your results, fortunately, the effects will start to wear off within three to four months and your normal appearance will be restored.
What Should I Avoid Doing After Getting Botox or Dysport Injections?
Botox and Dysport are minimally invasive and require no downtime, but we recommend patients avoid overly strenuous exercise, hot tubs or saunas for 12-24 hours after their procedure to minimize bruising and swelling. Additionally, patients shouldn’t rub or massage the treated area, as this can cause some of the product to spread to nearby muscles.
Combinable Treatments
Wrinkle relaxers pair well with almost any other rejuvenation treatment, making it easy to develop a personalized skin care regimen that addresses your unique needs.
Many of our patients combine Botox or Dysport with dermal fillers to target both expression lines and age-related volume loss that leads to the appearance of static wrinkles, which are visible even when the face is at rest. You can also include Botox or Dysport in your HALO, BBL Hero, chemical peel or microneedling treatment plan for more comprehensive results.
Refresh Your Look With Personalized Treatments
If you’re frustrated by lines around the eyes, forehead or brows, Botox and Dysport can soften the appearance of these pesky wrinkles to keep your skin looking smooth and youthful. Book your appointment today at SMooth Solutions Medspa in Naperville or Oswego to get your personalized treatment plan and start enjoying life without the wrinkles.