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Botox &  Dysport are now offered at almost any skin clinic, laser clinic, laser treatment center . How come?

Botox is available from nearly all skin clinics and medical spas. It’s a purified protein produced by the Clostridium Botulinum Bacterium which reduces the activity of the muscles that cause glabellar lines (frown lines) that form between the brows. The process is non-surgical, physician administered treatment used for patients from ages 18-65. Botox can last up to 6 months but results may vary and you many need treatments sooner.

A medical consultation from the physician overseeing the medical spa will be done prior to receiving treatment which will include a review of allergies, medications and possible contraindications. This will also be the time the patient’s expectations will be set about the outcome of the treatment.

Before a Botox or Dysport injection, the medical provider will determine the areas of injection by examining the patient’s ability to move certain muscles in the brow area. Tiny injections will be made into the muscles responsible for creating the lines. A cold pack or an anesthetic may be used to minimize discomfort to the patient.

There may be some mild side effects at the injection site. A small amount of pain, infection, inflammation, tenderness, swelling, redness, and/or bleeding or bruising . Other reported side effects include headache, respiratory infection, flu syndrome, temporary eyelid droop and nausea.

Contraindications for Botox treatments are:

1. Planning to become pregnant, already pregnant or breast feeding
2. (Parkinson’s & MS) Diseases that affect the nerves or muscles
3. Antibiotics (Gentamicin, Tobramycin, Clindamycin, Lincomycin)
4. Medications for hearth rhythm problems
5. Medications for Myasthenia Gravis / Alzheimer’s disease

Dysport(Reloxin)

Dysport is a paralyzing agent approved by the FDA that’s similar to Botox in that it’s effects and treatment are the same. It’s a botulinum neurotoxin A complex(abobotulinumtoxinA) and is approved for the temporary improvement in the appearance of moderate to severe glabellar lines in adults younger than 65 years of age.

Reloxin was the previous name of the product until the manufacturers decided on the name of “Dysport” upon FDA approval. Although Botox Cosmetic and Dysport function in the same manner and have the same contraindications and results, it should be known that the dosing units of the two agents differ and; therefore, cannot be combined.

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