Anyone who has spent much time reading magazines or browsing beauty blogs can list at least a few recommendations for maintaining a youthful appearance. Sunscreen is crucial, of course, and so are exercise, sleep, healthy eating, and high quality skin care products. And then of course, there are cosmetic fillers to address wrinkles after they form. But did you know that Dysport can actually help to prevent wrinkles from forming in the first place? It’s true. Read on!

What is Dysport? 

Dysport is an FDA-approved anti-aging injectable used to reduce the appearance of facial wrinkles. Like its predecessor Botox, Dysport contains botulinum toxin, a neuromodulator that works to minimize the appearance of dynamic wrinkles by relaxing the facial muscles that cause them. 

How does Dysport work? 

In order to understand how Dysport works, it helps to know how the different types of wrinkles are formed. Wrinkles fall into two main categories: static and dynamic. 

Static wrinkles are the result of sun damage and the natural aging process, both of which cause the breakdown of collagen and elastin. As we age, our bodies produce less hyaluronic acid, a carbohydrate found naturally in our body’s tissues. Hyaluronic acid helps keep our skin plump, soft, and smooth. As we age and produce less of it, our skin tissues lose their strength and become lax, resulting in fine lines and wrinkles. Smoking, sun damage, and poor nutrition can all play a role in the breakdown of youthful skin structures as well. The resulting static wrinkles can be minimized with injectable fillers containing hyaluronic acid. 

Dynamic wrinkles, on the other hand, are caused by facial expressions. They develop with repeated muscle movements such as those caused by smiling, laughing, frowning, and squinting. In youth, those dynamic wrinkles are temporary, and only appear when the person makes the facial expression that causes them. But over time, dynamic wrinkles become static wrinkles. People with expressive faces are more likely to develop wrinkles around the eyes, on the forehead, and between the eyebrows than “poker faced” individuals. 

Dysport works beneath the skin to reduce those muscle contractions. The primary active ingredient, botulinum toxin type A, is considered one of the strongest toxins, but at the very miniscule doses contained in Dysport, it works as a highly refined and purified muscle relaxant. When injected into the treatment area, it temporarily paralyzes the targeted muscles, diminishing the appearance of wrinkles and resulting in smoother, more youthful-looking skin. 

If Dysport is used before the dynamic wrinkle becomes static, it can prevent the static wrinkle from forming at all. If the static wrinkle has already formed, Dysport can be used to prevent it from becoming deeper. Many patients opt to combine their Dysport treatments with cosmetic fillers for truly age-defying results.

Benefits of Dysport treatments

• Subtle, natural-looking. Dysport treats the wrinkles without creating exaggerated results. 

• Quick onset. Dysport results are visible within one to two days. 

• Long-lasting. Dysport can safely and quickly minimize the appearance of wrinkles for four to five months. 

• Great for larger treatment areas. The smaller molecule size of Dysport (compared to Botox) makes it a good choice for softening wrinkles in larger treatment areas, such as the forehead and between the eyebrows.  

• FDA-approved. Not only is Dysport used for cosmetic purposes, but it’s also used to treat muscle spasms, excessive sweating, and bladder leakage.

The biggest benefit of using Dysport is that it works! 97% of women treated with Dysport say they’d do it again. 

Fight aging and wrinkles with Dysport treatments at Siti Med Spa in San Diego

Siti Med Spa is San Diego’s leader in cutting-edge anti-aging procedures. We use advanced FDA-approved cosmetic medical treatments to help our patients achieve their beauty goals. Whether you’re interested in Dysport or any of our other procedures, we’re committed to providing you with the best possible service and treatments so you look and feel ageless, radiant, and beautiful. Give us a call to schedule an appointment or a consultation at (619) 717-8484.