Dysport for Contouring Lower Face?

I have used Dysport in the lower face just like Botox. I used 10 Dysport units just to the side of the chin on each side to relax the corners of the mouth and marionette lines. It also helps filler in this area last longer. It does seem to take effect quicker than Botox, we shall see if it lasts longer.

Dysport and Botox can be injected by a board certified aesthetic specialist in the lower face and mandibular area, to define its lower segment and minimize jowls. It can also improve the bands that form on the anterior aspect of the neck.

Dysport is used to relax lines on the face that are the result of overactive facial animation., It is best in the crow's feet, glabella, and forehead regions.

Yes, Dysport, like Botox, can be used to contour the lower face.  All uses of it other than in glabellar lines are considered off-label.  Some uses include treating the chin puckers, the marionnette lines at the corners of the mouth, the platysmal bands, the DAO's (depressor anguli oris), and the masseter muscle to contour the jawline. Do not get a touch up in 3 days because I've seen the effects continue up to 2-3 weeks, so wait at least that long before you get a... more

Dysport can be used in the lower face just like botox. It is considered an off label use in this area. This means that although dysport was FDA approved for the frown lines only as a physician we can place this FDA approved product in other areas. Typical areas are for lip lines, platysma bands(neck bands) , and for the DAO muscles( to decrease the marionette folds and lines)and chin.

Dysport is a close relative of Botox that is now available in the United States through Medicis. Like Botox, Dysport may be used to contour the face by relaxing the deeper facial muscles. These muscles are usually in the upper portion of the face. Muscle relaxants such as Botox and Dysport may have limited uses in the lower face. Your best bet is to work with a board-certified plastic surgeon who has a great deal of experience with fillers, Botox and the new Dysport. They will be able to... more

Your question asks about contouring the lower face. While Dysport has proven to be an effective alternative to Botox (a neurotoxin or neuromodulator) it is not intended for contour changes. Dysport (and Botox) injections can alter your facial expression by relaxing certain muscles, but will not augment the contours of your face.  When speaking about contouring generally you're talking about bulking up hollow areas or plumping and smoothing lines and folds. Though Dysport or... more

Dysport and Botox are the two FDA-approved botulinum toxin treatments in the US. Both of them can soften excess muscle tone in a variety of areas on the skin. However, to determine if you are an appropriate candidate you must see a qualified physician who will make this decision. A touch-up performed at 3 days is clearly too early. Dr. David Goldberg