San Francisco Dysport doctors

William Ting, MD William Ting, MD
Bay Area Dermatologic Surgeon
2262 Camino Ramon Suite #200, San Ramon
8 answers
Elizabeth Lee, MD Elizabeth Lee, MD
Bay Area Plastic Surgeon
2999 Regent St Ste 401, Berkeley
4 answers
Kimberly Lee, MD Kimberly Lee, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
433 North Camden Drive Suite 780, Beverly Hills
4 answers
Robert F. Gray, MD Robert F. Gray, MD
Bay Area Facial Plastic Surgeon
531 Main St., Pleasanton
4 answers
Steven H. Williams, MD Steven H. Williams, MD
San Francisco Plastic Surgeon
4000 Dublin Blvd Suite 300, Dublin
3 answers

Recent Answers

How Many Units of Dysport Should Be Given for Lines Between Eyes and Horizontal?

I am 44 and have vertical and horizontal lines on forehead. I did a Groupon for 40 units of Dysport and the Doctor told me it was not enough. So I paid to double it and he wrote down that I had 50 units. How much should I have had? He said I could go back for touch up in 2 weeks, but now I think I didn't have to pay for the extra!

A: How to Know if You Got Enough Dysport

Thank you for your question.

Unfortunately without personally evaluating you I cannot say how much Dysport would be recommended.

For the majority of patients 50-60 units adequately injected into the glabellar muscles and 35-50 into the forehead are required to minimize their movement sufficiently.  In our San Francisco Bay Area practice we have patients with few to no visible frown lines at rest that use Dysport (or Botox) preventatively and do very well with 40 units (16 units). We also have patients that like to still have a little movement of their muscles that can be achieved with fewer units as well as placement of the product within the muscle.

Botox and Dysport can each take up to two weeks to take effect so most injectors will have you wait until then to determine if you require additional treatment.  The amount of movement of the muscles, not the appearance of lines at rest will determine if you would benefit from additional Dysport. If you have not heard from your provider and are unhappy getting in touch with them is the best thing to do. 

For finding board certified plastic surgery and dermatology offices that are offering competitive deals in your area I recommend the Venus Injectables app for the iPhone. Not only does it help you locate high quality injectors but it also allows you to track your treatments, allowing you manage exactly what you have injected each visit.

I hope this helps.

Steven H. Williams, MD
San Francisco Plastic Surgeon
Which Treatment is More Cost Effective: Dysport or Botox?

I don't just want to know which one is cheapest, I also want to know which is the better buy, based on results and need for repeat treatments.

A: Dysport or Botox

They are pretty much the same in terms of cost-effectiveness. However, if there is a rebate, that will make one more cost-effective than the other.  In my office, I have had patients who prefer Dysport over Botox because of the quicker onset but some patients still prefer Botox.

Kimberly Lee, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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