Dysport
DYSPORT® is a substance that is safely used to inactivate muscle movement that creates the lines and wrinkles in the forehead, the vertical glabellar folds between the eyebrows and the "crow's feet" area near the eyes. DYSPORT® prevents the muscles from contracting and allows the overlying skin to relax and assume a non-wrinkled appearance.
Frown lines 101: What causes them?
Over time, repeated movement of the facial skin by the muscles forms frown lines between the eyebrows.
Wrinkles are not only age related. Frown lines are “dynamic”—they happen because of the way a person’s face moves. Because frown lines are created by facial movements such as frowning or squinting, they may develop even in younger adults. Dysport is used to treat moderate to severe frown lines in adult patients less than 65 years of age.
The muscles above and between the eyebrows contract and tighten, and can cause wrinkles. Dysport blocks the nerve signal that causes these facial muscles to contract. This ultimately results in a localized reduction of muscle activity in the treated area and temporarily stops the contraction of these muscles.
Visible improvements:
Before and after photos
These images are real, unaltered photographs of patients treated with Dysport. Patients were asked to form their worst (maximum) frown for each photograph.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dysport?
Prescription Dysport
is an injection used to temporarily improve the look of moderate to severe frown lines between the eyebrows (glabellar lines) in adults less than 65 years of age.
How does Dysport
work?
With just 1 injection into each of 5 points between and over the eyebrows, Dysport
stops the signal from the nerve to the muscles, ultimately resulting in a reduction of muscle activity and temporarily preventing contraction of the muscles that cause frown lines.
How long has Dysport been used?
Though approved in the United States in April 2009, Dysport has a history of use in other countries since 1991. First approved for aesthetic use outside the U.S. in 2001, Dysport has steadily gained in popularity around the world. Today Dysport is marketed and sold for aesthetic use in 36 countries (as of October 2009). With its approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, you, too, may join others worldwide who have been treated with Dysport.
Dysport Boston
Daniel Townsend, MD, is one of New England's premiere Dysport physicians. He is a certified instructor for Dysport and has trained many other physicians in the proper injection techniques. Dr. Townsend has convenient appointments available during the afternoon, evenings, and Saturdays.
Kathryn Russo, RNP, is our Nurse Practitioner on Newbury Street and has morning and afternoon hours available for Dysport treatments.
Dysport Wellesley
Kathryn Russo, RNP, has been successfully treating patients with Dysport for some time since it has been available in the market. Ms. Russo has convenient Dysport appointment times available to accomodate your busy schedule, and can see you in the mornings, afternoon or evenings.
Dysport Chestnut Hill
Kathryn Russo, RNP, has been successfully treating patients with Dysport for some time since it has been available in the market. Ms. Russo has convenient Dysport appointment times available to accomodate your busy schedule, and can see you in the mornings, afternoon or evenings.
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