Dysport vs Botox - I've had both - El Dorado Hills, CA
I had a coupon and a rebate so I went for it! I...
I had a coupon and a rebate so I went for it! I had a deep line developing in the brow area. Just a little poke here and there, in between the brows and along the brow line, but no big deal. It took a few days for the area to relax, and its very difficult to squeeze my brows together now. The area feels slightly numb, is the best way I can describe it. I go back tomorrow for a follow up 3 weeks after and he will inject more at no cost if necessary. Will post a pic!
A.B. Normal's provider
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About a month after injection and so happy! YAY...
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I got another coupon for Botox at a competing...
It has been over six months and I can still feel the effects of Botox. In fact, they just started wearing off and I can frown again. For me, they seem pretty comparable, but I guess the Botox did last a bit longer. Could be the amount injected, the concentration or just a person's individual situation.
I went back last week for another Dysport, as I purchased a future injection and was unable to switch. This one seems to be kicking in rather quickly - my forehead is smooth again and I no longer look angry or confused all the time - LOL. Now I keep my anger on the inside, where it belongs... ha ha...
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I also am relieved to not have so much angry look on my face thanks to my brow muscles getting tamed by botox and dysport. I thought the botox lasted longer at first too but now that dysport has been around for a bit, it seems as though the unit recommendation has changed slightly so maybe I wasn't getting enough. Was told it was 2units to every 1botox but after some research, seems less black and white. It's estimated at about 2.5-3units per 1 botox unit but it varies on the individual as everyone processes it differently. I have adjusted the amount I get accordingly and it definitely seems to be at least 2.5. It does have the great advantage of working in about 24 hours too though!
"Daw " In Boca Raton I Am 84 Years Old, Had My First Forehead Injections And The Creases Ouside My Eyes Done 3 Days Ago .. The Plastic Surgeon Said, That He Uses Dysport Over Botox, That It Kicks In Faster And Spreads More .. So Far I've Had No Ill Side Sffects And My Fore Head Creases Are Smoothed Out And The Outside Eye Creases Are Gone, Wow ! .. I'm Told That Way Down The Road I Might Have To Do It Again, Which Is Fine With Me, As "Nothing" Lasts Forever .. But For Now I Can Only Say I'm Happy I Did It, But Will Admit At First I Was Sorta Scared To Have It Done After Reading All The Ill Side Effects It Can Cause , But Like I Said, I Haven't Had Any, And I Feel Great !!!!!!! And Look Great !!!!!
Wednesday, JANUARY 23 / 2013. Hi, This Is My Follow Up. It Is Now 5 Days Since I Had My First Forehead Injections And The Creases Above My Eyebrows And The Creases On The Ouside Of My Eyes With Dysport. I Have Now Noticed, That The Creases Above My Left Brow Are Still There, But Very Faintly, Where The Creases That I Had Above My Right Brow Are Gone. The Forehead Is Very Nice And Smooth. The Creases On The Outside Of My Eyes Are Still There, But Very Faintly, I Have Had No Drooping Of My Eye Lids, Or Any Ill Side Effects, I Feel Good, And Would Say Thay I Do Look Much Better. The Nurse From My Plastic Syrgeon's Office Here In Boca Raton, Florida Called To Check On Me, And To Say, That If I Thought I Need A Little Touch Up That There Would Be No Charge, Which I Thought Was Very Nice But I Didn't Make An Appointment Even For Free, I Think That I Will Just Leave Well Enough Alone For The Time Being, When Reading All The Ill Side Effects That Some Have Had, I Don't Want To Push My Luck ... I Tried It, And I'm Glad I Did But !! Would I Do It Again? I Don't Know! I Hear It Will Be About 4 To 6 Months Before This Wears Off, I'll Wait Until Then Before I Decide, Sooooo We Will See....
I Forot To Mention, That I Also Had The The Creases Between My Eyes Injected At The Same Time With Dysport And The Creases Are Completely Gone ... My Plastic Surgeon Only Uses Dysport, He Says It Is Better .. The Plastic Surgeon I Used Here In Boca Raton, Is Dr. Arthur Handle ...
Hi Annie,
It's great when you get to try things with coupons. How did your follow up appointment go and how is everything going today? We would love to see pictures. Please keep us updated.
Thanks so much for the review,
-Britt