Dysport: Q&A
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i am trying to decide on Dysport for wrinkles in my forehead area...but worried the drug is so new that the side effects of Dysport are yet to be fully discovred...can the doctors share what are the side effects they are sseing with Dysport so i can be better informed?
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Dysport- Information & Side Effects
Dysport has been studied in Europe since 1988, and has been available for use outside the US since 1991, and was approved for cosmetic use in the US in 2009. Dysport is another form of Botulinum toxin that is dosed differently than Botox, but is essentially the same. Both toxins inhibit the communication between nerves and muscles, resulting in the relaxation of the muscle and the disappearance of unwanted lines in the skin.
When administered by an experienced physician, side effects...
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Dysport vs. Botox
Dysport is not new. It has been used in Europe for a long time. There are differences with Botox in how the units work- one unit of Dysport is not equal to one unit of Botox- and how much fluid is added to dilute it.
The initial negative reports from dysport had likely to do with the dilution. Dysport initially was diluted more. With that, many advocated it spread past where you injected it and caused issues with eyelid drooping more often.
I have used it on a few patients and seen no...
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Dysport vs. Botox side effects
Dysport is safe and has been used in Europe for 20 years. Its side effects are similar to Botox which include minor bruising, headache, and potential eyelid/brow droop if injected improperly. The KEY with dysport is the dilution and injection technique. Remember, its not usually the product being injected but who's doing the injections, so make sure your doctor is experienced in both Botox and Dysport. Soon even more neurotoxins will be on the market, such as Purtox and zeomyn....
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Dysport is similar to Botox
Dysport has been in use in Britain since 1990 and has a very good safety profile. The side effect profile is similar to Botox. In theory, Dysport spreads out a little farther than Botox so it is important to stay at least a centimeter from certain structures when injecting it.
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Dysport side effects similar to Botox
Dysport has been used for many years in Europe and has a long track record for safety. From personal experience using it here and talking to colleagues who have used it for awhile, the side effects appear very similar to Botox. There is the risk of bruising like with any needle stick, minor headache, incomplete effect and small risk of temporary ptosis (drooping of eyelid or eyebrow) which is more injector dependent than really product related. I hope this information helps....
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Side effects from dysport?
The safety profile for Dysport is similar to Botox. It has been used in Europe for many years before being FDA approved in the United States. Complications with the neurotoxins are uncommon. Most common side effects include headache and bruising. A very small percentage experience ptosis, or a drooping eyelid, although this is likely technique dependent. All of the neurotoxins have a black box warning for respiratory and more serious side effects, although these have not been reported with...
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Dysport side effects
The most common side effects of this product include mild discomfort at the site(s) of injection, temporary redness at the injection site and possible bruising. Rarely, patients may experience a headache. The incidence of an eyelid droop is very rare occurring in about 1% of patients. It is temporary and usually resolves in a couple of weeks.
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Dysport - is it too new to know the side effects?
Actually, the product is only one month newer than Botox. It has been available in Europe nearly as long as Botox and the side effect profile in nearly identical. The most common reaction with both of these products is pain with injection and bruising, which is usually mild. Uncommon side effects include headache and eyelid/brow droop if injected improperly, both of which are temporary lasting weeks or months.
Botox and Dysport are not identical and the results will vary between the two...
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Dysport is tried and true
Dysport was used for over two decades in Europe prior to its approval here in the United States. It is Botulinum Toxin A, just like Botox, and therefore possible side effects are similar in both products. Would good preparation, proper patient counseling, and excellent technique, side effects can be minimized. The most commonly encountered ones are bruising, swelling, discomfort at the site of injection.
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Dysport and side effects
The side effects of dysport are very similar to Botox.. The most common is bruising and occasional swelling.
These answers are for educational purposes and should not be relied upon as a substitute for medical advice you may receive from your physician. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911. These answers do not constitute or initiate a patient/doctor relationship.
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