Botox & Dysport

Relaxes targeted facial muscles with botulinum toxin injections to soften dynamic wrinkles — the lines formed by repeated expression — for a few months at a time.

What is Botox & Dysport?

Botox and Dysport are brand names for botulinum toxin type A, injected in small amounts into specific facial muscles to temporarily relax them. They treat dynamic wrinkles: forehead lines, frown lines between the brows, and crow's feet at the eye corners, which form because the underlying muscles crease the skin with every expression. They do not fill volume, lift sagging skin, or treat wrinkles present at rest from sun damage or volume loss — those need different treatments.

How is Botox & Dysport done?

After marking the injection points, the clinician injects small amounts with a fine needle into the targeted muscles. Treatment takes about ten to twenty minutes in the office, with no anesthesia or only topical numbing. The toxin blocks the nerve signal to the muscle, and the muscle relaxes gradually over days. Results are temporary because the nerve endings regenerate, so repeat treatment is needed to maintain the effect.

What are the options for Botox & Dysport?

Glabellar (frown) lines. Between the brows, the most common and longest-studied use. Forehead lines. Horizontal lines, dosed carefully to avoid dropping the brow. Crow's feet. Lines at the outer eye corners from smiling and squinting. Other uses. Brow shaping, chin dimpling, neck bands, excessive sweating, and migraine treatment in specific medical settings — each with its own dosing and evidence base.

What affects the cost of Botox & Dysport?

There is no single fixed charge for Botox & Dysport, and this guide does not publish prices: the written quote you receive at consultation is the binding figure.

Factors that commonly move the total include the surgeon's experience, the facility type (office procedure suite, ambulatory surgery center, or hospital), the type and length of anesthesia, the complexity of the surgical plan, whether other procedures are combined in the same operation, garments and follow-up visits, and the revision terms. Ask for an itemized written quote that states exactly what is included, and what would cost extra if a revision or an overnight stay became necessary.

What is recovery like after Botox & Dysport?

Expect minor swelling or redness at injection points for hours, with possible small bruises for a few days. Results appear gradually over three to seven days and peak at about two weeks. Most patients return to normal activities immediately, avoiding rubbing the treated areas, lying flat, or strenuous exercise for the rest of the day as directed. The effect lasts about three to four months, and repeat treatment is scheduled before it fully wears off to maintain a steady result.

What are the risks of Botox & Dysport?

Risks include bruising, headache, asymmetry, and temporary drooping of the eyelid or brow if the toxin spreads to unintended muscles — the reason injector anatomy knowledge matters. Allergic reactions are rare. Results that look frozen or unnatural come from dosing or placement choices, not from the product itself, so a conservative first treatment with a follow-up adjustment is a sensible approach for new patients.

What should I ask at a Botox & Dysport consultation?

• Which muscles will you treat for my lines, and what will you deliberately leave untreated?
• How many units do you plan, and what happens at a two-week follow-up if the result is uneven?
• What is the total quote, broken down, and what are the revision terms?
• Can you confirm your board certification? (Check the badge on each profile in this directory.)

Sources: American Society of Plastic Surgeons patient information and procedure guidance; U.S. Food and Drug Administration guidance where applicable. General information only, not medical advice. Confirm details with a board-certified surgeon at consultation.