Dysport vs. Botox: Frequently Asked Questions About Injectables for Wrinkles

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Fine lines, wrinkles, and folds are considered inevitable as we age due to the natural loss of collagen and elastin in our skin, which causes increased skin laxity on the face. However, just because we are aging doesn't mean we have to look older! Many men and women have the chance to intervene through the use of cosmetic injectables or plastic surgery. While plastic surgery procedures such as facelifts can effectively reverse the signs of aging, it is not the only approach. Dr. Mary Lupo and her dedicated team at the Lupo Center for Aesthetic and General Dermatology are qualified professionals serving patients with nonsurgical solutions to the unwanted signs of aging, specifically with cosmetic injectables. Let's look closely at two commonly requested injection treatments: Dysport and Botox.

What are Dysport and Botox?

Dysport and Botox are best described as two brands of neuromodulators. These substances temporarily relax facial muscles responsible for wrinkles, fine lines, and folds. They work by inhibiting the communication between nerves and muscles in the treated area, resulting in a smoothed appearance of the skin. They differ from facial fillers for wrinkles, typically using a hyaluronic acid gel to add volume to specific face areas. However, dermal fillers can be administered with neuromodulators for optimum results.

What are the specific differences between Dysport and Botox?

Dysport and Botox have a similar active ingredient - botulinum toxin type A. However, they may differ slightly in terms of formulation and dosing. Dysport is formulated with smaller molecules and has a higher dilution level than Botox. This can result in a quicker onset of action for Dysport but may also require more units to achieve results similar to Botox.

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Which areas can be treated with Dysport and Botox injections?

Dr. Mary Lupo finds that most patients seek Dysport and Botox treatment for dynamic facial wrinkles caused by repeated muscle movements. These include the forehead lines, frown lines between the eyebrows, and crow's feet around the eyes. However, these injections can also be used to treat a variety of other concerns, such as excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis) and jaw clenching.

How long do results last with Dysport and Botox?

Dysport and Botox typically last three to four months before touch-up treatments are needed. However, this might vary depending on factors such as metabolism and dosage. Consistent maintenance treatments are necessary to maintain optimal results.

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Who can I call to decide if I am a good candidate for neuromodulator injections?

If you are curious about the differences between Dysport and Botox or want to see if you can benefit from these injectables for treating wrinkles, we invite you to book a consultation visit to our office to request more information. Call (504) 777-3047 and schedule a visit with Dr. Mary Lupo and her team at 145 Allen Toussaint Boulevard, Suite #302.

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Our mission at the Lupo Center is to provide patients with innovative, effective, and ethical care to make each person look and feel their personal best. To fulfill our goal, we provide state-of-the-art medical, surgical, and cosmetic treatments to all patients.

Board-certified dermatologist and clinical professor of dermatology Mary P. Lupo, MD, has been a leader in the field of non-surgical rejuvenation since 1983. She travels internationally to teach her innovative techniques, and her reputation brings in patients from around the country. She started the first formal residency training program for injectables and peels in 1983 at Tulane Medical School and served as past president of the Womenโ€™s Dermatologic Society, adjunct professor of dermatology at Tulane, and a founder of Cosmetic Boot Camp. Dr. Lupo holds membership in many prestigious dermatology associations, participates in clinical trials for the approval of new drugs and devices, and acts as an advisor for numerous aesthetic-minded companies.

Dr. Lupo was recently recognized as a trailblazer for women in dermatology and for her dedication to educating dermatology residents and fellows.

She has also received the following awards:

  • ๐‹๐ข๐Ÿ๐ž๐ญ๐ข๐ฆ๐ž ๐‚๐š๐ซ๐ž๐ž๐ซ ๐„๐๐ฎ๐œ๐š๐ญ๐จ๐ซ ๐€๐ฐ๐š๐ซ๐ from the ๐ƒ๐ž๐ซ๐ฆ๐š๐ญ๐จ๐ฅ๐จ๐ ๐ฒ ๐…๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง - Recognizes full-time academicians who have dedicated their careers to educating dermatology residents and fellows;

  • ๐–๐ข๐ฅ๐ฆ๐š ๐๐ž๐ซ๐ ๐Ÿ๐ž๐ฅ๐, ๐Œ๐ƒ ๐•๐ข๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐š๐ซ๐ฒ and ๐‹๐ž๐š๐๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ๐ก๐ข๐ฉ ๐€๐ฐ๐š๐ซ๐ from the ๐–๐จ๐ฆ๐ž๐ง'๐ฌ ๐ƒ๐ž๐ซ๐ฆ๐š๐ญ๐จ๐ฅ๐จ๐ ๐ข๐œ ๐’๐จ๐œ๐ข๐ž๐ญ๐ฒ - Recognizes dermatologists of national prominence who have been trailblazers for women in some aspect of dermatology.

Dr. Lupo has authored over 90 published articles and book chapters and has spoken on various dermatological topics at nearly 480 national and international meetings and seminars.