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Dysport is a simple, effective, non-surgical treatment
that
works by relaxing facial muscles on the forehead, thereby
reducing and smoothing away frown-lines and wrinkles.
What can Dysport do for you?
Whenever you laugh, frown, concentrate or squint into the sun, your
facial muscles contract and your skin creases. As you get older your
skin loses its elasticity and those creases deepen into lines that
become
permanently etched on your face. Frown lines between your eyes can
become particularly noticeable at a relatively young age, making you
look
angry or worried even when you're not.
By temporarily immobilising the muscles you use to frown, Dysport
can smooth out those lines, restoring a more youthful, less stressed
expression to your face. Because you will be physically unable to
frown after treatment, you may even lose the urge to frown. The lasting
effect of treatment with Dysport can differ between individuals after
which further courses of treatment may be necessary.
Many people find after several treatements that they don't need another
one for longer, because they have "unlearned" the habit
of frowning or squinting that originally led to the development of
these lines.
What exactly is Dysport?
Dysport is a protein extracted from the bacterium Clostridium botulinum.
The protein was initially used for the treatment of motor disorders
and various kinds of involuntary muscular spasms, including cerebral
palsy. It was further developed to treat a wide variety of neuromuscular
disorders, for which it is licensed in over 60 countries.
In New Zealand, Dysport now has registration approval under the Medicines
Act for the treatment of frown lines and for excessive sweating under
the armpits.
How is Dysport used?
Tiny amounts of Dysport are injected directly into the facial muscles
underlying the frown lines. It usually takes three to five small,
almost painless injections between the eyebrows for an effective treatment.
No local anaesthetic is usually required but if you are concered your
doctor can numb the skin over the area before injecting. You can expect
treatment to take around 10-20 minutes.
Over the next few days, the muscles gradually relax. You probably
won't notice it happening - you'll just become aware that you can't
contract your frown muscles. But because you can still blink normally
and raise your eyebrows, you will not look unnatural. Rather, you
can enjoy a more youthful appearance while maintaining a natural expression.
Who can benefit from Dysport?
Deeply etched frown lines affect not just your appearance, but also
your self-esteem and even your choice of career. Dysport can help
you look younger, more relaxed and in control - for around the same
price per month as a cut and colour by your hairdresser.
Many people with frown lines can benefit from Dysport- and it can
work as well for men
as it does for women. In fact many men are already experiencing the
benefits of a younger,
more relaxed looking appearance that Dysport can provide.
Are there any side effects and risks with Dysport?
Along with its desired effects, treatments can cause unwanted effects.
This does not
happen very often. The most common side effects are temporary soreness
or mild
bruising around the injection site. Some people may experience a slight
headache that
lasts for several hours after treatment; it is safe to take a mild
pain killer to relieve this.
To find out more and to discuss whether
Dysport is suitable for you,
please phone us today. ph 630 8042. FREE consultations available. |
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