Is it the norm to need touch ups on Dysport?

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I just went in for an injection of Dysport. A PA did the injection. It was done 5-6-2010. She told me to come back in for a "Touch Up" if results were not satisfied within two weeks. I am a prior Botox user, and never needed a touch up. Is this a norm, or should I be concerned? Thank You

Christopher V. Pelletiere, MD · Answer

It is not uncommon for some patients to need a touch-up here and there after injection with botox or dysport.  The conversion between the two is not the same, so if it was your first time with dysport, you never quite know how much you may need until you do it for the first time.  Once you have done it and your doctor knows exactly how much you need at each area, then the need for a touch-up is usually alot less.  Nothing to be concerned about.

Dennis Gross, MD · Answer

Anytime a patient receives Botox or Dysport, I give the option to come back within a certain amount of time for a touch up. I don't like to overdue it, especially on a new patient who I haven't treated before. Safer to do a little at first and a touch up if it is needed.

Jay H. Ross, MD, FACS · Answer

The neurotoxin:  BOTOX and DYSPORT are similar.  It's probably not the neurotoxin used that gave you the results you are concerned about.  It may be the injector.

Carmen Kavali, MD · Answer

Since you have been using Botox, and since Botox and Dysport units are NOT the same, I think it's perfectly reasonable for the PA to recommend a possible touchup visit about 2 weeks after your initial Dysport injection.  After all, it's better to add a few more units after two weeks than have a true under-treatment that will go away completely (wasting your money) in a couple of months. We offer such a touchup appointment to all our first-time Botox and Dysport patients, as well as any who have started treating new facial areas for the first time.

Janet M. Neigel, MD · Answer

It is recommended that any Dysport or Botox patient be seen at 2 weeks after injection especially after the first time.  It is much better to need a little more than to do too much at the 1st visit.

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