Botox & Dysport

Botox (BotulinumToxin) and Dysport are both prescription medicines that are injected into the muscles that cause facial lines.

These facial fillers temporarily reduce the contractions of the underlying muscles so that surface wrinkles and deep wrinkles are reduced and smoothed.

However the results of Botox and Dysport are not permanent and additional injections are needed after about three to four months when the nerves recover and the muscles become active again.

The injections of Botox and Dysport typically cause very little discomfort during the procedure that takes only about 10 minutes.

Results become apparent typically within 3 to 10 days of the procedure and many patients achieve satisfying results in a single session.

Some individuals with deeper facial lines may require more than one session to achieve maximum results.

Botox became available in 1989 when it was used in the treatment of muscle spasms and in 2002 the FDA approved Botox Cosmetic for wrinkle treatments.

Dysport was available internationally for approximately ten years before it received FDA approval for use in the United States in April 2009.

One of the benefits of using Botox or Dysport is that there is no downtime and patients can immediately resume normal daily activities.

Both Botox and Dysport are prescription medicines made from botulism toxin type and each has a slightly different chemical structure from the other.

Each temporarily reduces moderate-to-severe frown lines between the brows in adults.

Dysport contains fewer proteins surrounding the toxin and so does not stimulate a strong immune response to break down the toxin and offers another options Botox patients whose bodies have developed antibodies.

The Cosmetic Center of New England specializes in Botox and Dysport injections and invites you to contact us for a free Botox or Dysport consultation.

The CEC of NE is located in Portland, Maine (ME) which is an easy commute from New Hampshire (NH), Vermont (VT), and Massachusetts (MA).