What is recovery like for Dysport? Is it a few hours or will bruising and swelling require a longer downtime?

Recovery after Dysport injections is simple. Most patients will have very little to no bruising. Some small amount of swelling will be apparent immediately after the injections, but this goes away within just a few minutes in almost all patients. 
My patients are instructed to refrain from physical activity for 3-4 hours after injections, and to avoid inverting the head and rubbing or massaging the face until the next day. Otherwise, patients can resume their normal activities and gently re-apply any makeup immediately after the injections.
All the best,

After any injection it is common to have redness and pinpoint swelling/bleeding at the injection site.  Sometimes patients will also experience bruising. These side-effects can be reduced if patients discontinue the use of blood thinning medications and supplements 3-4 days prior to injections. I apply arnica topically post-procedure for my patients.  I also ask patients to avoid laying down for several hours post-injection and to avoid contracting the muscles where the product was injected.  Other day to day activities can be resumed immediately.

Like
the more well known Botox® brand,Dysport® is an injectable used to temporarily
improve the look of frown lines without changing the look of your whole face.
The untreated facial muscles still work normally, allowing you to freely show
facial expressions, such as smiling, in untreated areas. Over time, the
use of muscles above and between the eyebrows
cause wrinkles. Injecting Dysport® into these areas, blocks the
signal from the nerve to the muscles, reducing muscle activity. The
result is temporary softening or elimination of visible wrinkles/lines.Besides the visible wanted effects of the treatment, little swelling or bruising should be apparent after a treatment.#Dysporttreatments  #Dysportrecovery   #Dysporttreatments

.Injecting
Dysport®  blocks the signal from the nerve to the
muscles, reducing muscle activity. The result is temporary softening
or elimination of visible wrinkles/lines.The best way to avoid the side effects of
bruising and swelling is to avoid aspirin, ibuprofen or Omega-3s for several
days before your treatment. We also recommend a homeopathic oral tablet,
Arnica, to help reduce the degree and length of time of bruising.#Dysporttreatslines   #Dysportrecovery  #Dysporttreatments

There really isn't any recovery time for Dysport.  I ask my patients to ice the areas we inject and avoid exercising the day of the injection to minimize swelling.  Much like Botox, Dysport is administered using a similar technique.  As such, the risk of bruising and swelling should be the same as a previous Botox injection.If this is your first time getting Dysport, the vast majority of patients have mild redness and swelling for 2-6 hours.  Bruising is very rare, but if you do get a bruise, it is usually pinpoint in nature.

Normally after a Dysport treatment, you will have some redness and swelling from the injections that looks like bee stings. This normally resolves within an hour. Sometimes bruising can occur, but it can usually be easily covered with some makeup. The typical instructions given to patients after treatment are to avoid vigorous activity or exercise for 12 hours and to stay upright for 4 hours. Other than that, the downtime is minimal.

Typically, there may be some swelling and redness at the injection sites immediately after injections.  For some, bruising may occur, and this may last for a few days to a week.

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 doctor if you are an easy bruiser or if you are on blood-thinning medications.   The relaxing effects on your facial muscles are evident as early as 3 days after the application.

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.

There is very little downtime or recovery needed from Dysport (or Botox) injections. I always instruct my patients:
Do not aggressively massage the area that was treated, we don't want to spread the Dysport into a neighboring muscle! Do not lie face down or exercise for the next 4 hours
As for bruising, any time a needle is inserted into the skin there is a risk for bruising. It's not very common and tends to be minor if it does occur, resolving within a few days. Avoiding over the counter or natural blood thinners prior to injection can help decrease the chance of bruising.  
We've created a video that discusses neuromodulators, like Dysport, and how they work. I hope you find this helpful in your research!