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Dysport Recovery

asked 2 years ago by anon
Latest answer by Gary Goldenberg, MD
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I'm considering getting Dysport but I want to know what the typical recovery is like. Is a couple of hours enough? Or will there be bruising or swelling that will require a longer downtime?

14 answers to Dysport Recovery

Fast recovery expected from Dysport

Dysport recovery is similar to Botox recovery. Many patients will have only slight redness at the injection sites for 1-2 hours. Icing the areas helps to minimize this. If there is bruising, which is uncommon, it can last about 7 days. The bruise is typically very small if it occurs and easily covered by makeup. The effects of Dysport are not immediate; usually they are evident 3-4 days after treatment.

Michael Contreras, MD
Denver Dermatologist

Dysport/botox recovery

Most patients are able to continue with their day after having dysport or botox. I always warn patients that they may get a bruise or some redness. But it's nothing that make up can't cover (this is true for men also). I ask my patients not to drink alcohol, exercise vigorously or go shoe shopping (bend down) immediately after the injection - all increase the chance of bruising.

Gary Goldenberg, MD
New York Dermatologist

Dysport Recovery

Most patients resume normal activities immediately following the procedure. There is usually no discomfort after the procedure. Unfortunately, some patients may experience some bruising that can last several days or longer. This is uncommon when treating the frown lines and is more common when treating the Crow's feet.

Robert S. Bader, MD
Miami Dermatologic Surgeon

Recovery from dysport injection

I don't think that one would need any "recovery" time after having Dysport injected. You can do it over lunch and go back to work. There are some restrictions such as lying down for a few hours post injection. However on occaision one might have "down time". This is time where you aren't looking your best. You might have a few red dots for short time or could get a little bruising. So, don't do it the day befor e you are in a wedding. more

Jo Herzog, MD
Birmingham Dermatologist

Dysport and Botox Recovery

The application of Dysport and Botox almost always involves a "no downtime" recovery if done properly with an experienced physician using appropriate technique. Nearly all, if not all, patients can go back to work the same day and not have colleagues notice the effects of the application. Swelling is negligible. Minor bruising can result in a 1 out of 40 patients, but it is usually covered well with makeup. Notify your... more

Thomas T. Le, MD
Baltimore Facial Plastic Surgeon

Essentially no recovery time

My patients usually leave the office with little to no evidence of injections with Dysport or Botox. We use 31 gauge needles and very small volumes of saline to reconstitute our Dysport/Botox. This results in essentially no swelling and very little chance of bruising.

Sumit Bapna, MD
Columbus Facial Plastic Surgeon

Dysport recovery is the same as Botox: short but same risks of bruising, etc.

Don't choose Dysport over Botox for any difference in recovery time. They work similarly. They are different from the fillers which can cause some temporary and localized swelling, but there is always a risk of very small bruises at injection sites, which a careful physician injector will try very hard to avoid. Seeing a board-certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon who knows the surgical anatomy of the face will get you your best results with the least risk of any side... more

Jessica J. Krant, MD, MPH
Manhattan Dermatologic Surgeon

Rapid recovery from Dysport

Recovery from a Dysport injection is no different from recovery from Botox. I recommend that you: 1. Refrain from exercise activity for the rest of the day after your injection. 2. Avoid lying down for several hours after your injection. 3. Use ice to the treated areas. Bruising is clearly possible, especially in the crows' feet regions (around the eyes). This can be minimized by following the above recommendations (1-3). If you tend to bruise easily... more

Ronald Friedman, MD
Dallas Plastic Surgeon

Recovery after Dysport

For patients getting dysport, the recovery is minimal. In an hour the patient is usually back to normal. That being said, any time a needle is introduced in the skin a bruise can result. If that is the case, then it would take a week or two before the bruise is gone. I have not had a patient bruised from Botox or Dysport yet but a bruise can happen. How do I know about the dysport recovery?...because I have had myself injected with both Botox and Dysport and that was my experience as well. more

Chris Thiagarajah, MD
Washington DC Oculoplastic Surgeon

Dysport Recovery Time

I agree with the other doctors who say that bruising can occur anytime a needle enters the skin. Other than that there is usually a small area that is raised for 10-20 minutes after the injection where the saline remains until absorbed. As far as swelling this is really not a common side effect and so we usually say that the "downtime" with Dysport is essentially none.

Shawn Allen, MD
Boulder Dermatologist

Dysport

Dysport injection may have a little redness that disappear with an hour. Occaisionally you may have a little bruise. Choose an experienced physician to inject who is familiar with the anatomy of the small muscles of the face, and their function. PLASTIC SURGEON

Samir Shureih, MD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

Dysport

Recovery from Dysport and Botox is usually just an hour or so. After the injections, you may have slight swelling (like mosquito bites) which will resolve after 30 min to an hour. Most people do not get bruising, but you should be prepared for this - especially if you bruise easily in other circumstances. It takes 3 to 7 days to start seeing the effects of the Dysport or Botox. Good luck.

David Shafer, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Dysport recovery time is usually fast

Dysport, like Botox, has one of the shortest recovery times of any minimally invasive procedure. The botulinum toxin is injected into very specific facial muscles to achieve the desired cosmetic effect. As with any injection, there is a small amount of pain, but small 31 or 32 gauge needles are used to minimize this. Most patients don't need anesthetic cream at all, although some prefer to have this applied prior to injections. Bruising may occur with any injection. Most patients don't... more