Does Dysport Take Longer to See Results or Did It Not Work for Me?

In my experience Dysport has a quicker onset of action than Botox more in the 2 day range than in the 7 day range.  However I give it 7 - 10 days for both to see the full result. It also appears that Dysport diffuses more evenly and gives a smoother effect, and in my experience Dysport lasts somewhat longer than Botox, up to a month longer.  Patients often will build up a tolerance or resistance to Botox and this does not seem to happen with Dysport.  Patients in my practice have a much higher satisfaction with Dysport than with Botox, and Dysport has become my neurotoxin of choice.  

Men have bigger muscles and typically require more units than women.  I am not sure how many units that you had, but after two weeks, it may solve the problem to add a few more units then.  

Please watch the video below. I try to explain some key aspects of the technicalities of using or getting botox. It really does make a difference who is injecting, how much and where it is injected. It is one of those treatments that unfortunately has become a commodity and it really requires a bit more of an artistic finesse approach ini my mind.  
We use the neuromodulators to target and soften the muscle groups without giving that frozen look.
Hope this helps,
Best of luck,
DrC

Thank you for your question. I offer both Dysport and Botox in my practice and I can tell you that some patients might take up to 10 days to see the results of their treatment from either of these products. If you don't see the results you want at that point, I would schedule a follow-up with your injector to see whether you might need a bit more Dysport. It is common for men to require a higher dose due to the stronger facial muscles.

It usually takes patients up to 1 to 2 weeks to see the full result of Dysport. If you still do not see results after this time, I
recommend seeing your provider. Receiving a higher dosage of Dysport may help
to address the issue of the stronger muscles in your face, which is usual for men.

The onset of Dysport is typically 2-3 days, with final results evident around 10 days post treatment.  I recommend that patients follow up 10-14 days post injection to determine if injections have been effective and if any touch up treatment is required.  If you do not see the elimination of muscle motion that you desire, it is most likely that more product is required.  Dysport simply softens muscle motion and thus a conversation with your provider about additional treatments such as laser, skin care or filler might  be beneficial to help you achieve your goals.

On average, Dysport begins to work within 24 to 48 hours after treatment.  However, male patients tend to have much stronger muscle use/mass and it's not too unusual for some to take longer.  In fact, one of our male staff members takes up to 7 full days for the product to "kick in."  Keep in mind that Dysport works like a muscle relaxer wherein the muscles are slowly going to sleep.  Rather than a very quick onset, you may notice that it's a slow, slowing down as the areas start getting ready to take a nap.  We suggest waiting a full 7 to 14 days.  If there is no benefit or any concerns, follow up with your injector.  

In most cases, Dysport works faster than Botox. At 7 days after treatment with Dysport, most patients should be seeing the full effects of the injections, although some patients may take longer. I would wait until around day 10-14 to consider adding more or adjusting the treatment at the next injection based on the results.
It is not uncommon that certain individuals simply need more than "standard" dosing for a given area, particularly men. Many male patients will require double the dosing to a given area that a petite woman might require in the same location.
Always see an expert physician injector to get a personalized treatment regimen.
All the best,

Thank you for your question about Dysport.  I would be interested to know how many units you received in the "11's" area.  Being a male patient, it is known that you will likely need a larger amount of units than a female due to stronger muscles in that area.  It is possible that you did not receive an amount strong enough to affect your corrugator muscles.  Typical female dosage is 50-60 units.  It will often require even more for male patients.  If this was your first time being injected, it is very likely the injector was being conservative to see how your muscles reacted to a lower number of units.  I will often do that with the thinking of "I can always add more, but I can't take it out".  I would encourage you to follow up with your injector to discuss. 
To be sure, see two or more experienced,
licensed and board-certified providers in your area for a complete evaluation
to make sure you are a good candidate and that it is safe for you to have
treatment.
I hope this helps.
 

Most people will have 90+% of their result within 1 week.  However, it can take 2 weeks to see the full result.  This is why most injectors will wait for 2 weeks before doing touchups.I notice that the picture you posted is with your face in a relaxed position.  Sometimes patients think their dysport treatment didn't work because they still have lines when their face is at rest.  Remember, dysport only works on muscles.  Lines in the resting position does not mean that your treatment was not successful!  A successful treatment will decrease the intensity of the 11 lines when you try to pull your eyebrows together.  Over many weeks, the lines that are in your skin may also soften, or even disappear.  This results from giving the skin a chance to rest and pop back, since the muscles are no longer deepening the line every time you frown.  If you can still frown as deeply as before the treatment, it may mean that you need more units.  People with stronger muscles (includes most men) need a stronger dose.