Youth injections have long been actively used by women in the USA and other countries; they began to be used in the CIS later. During this time, many who have tried anti-aging procedures undergo sessions again and again to look young and attractive. Now, without surgical intervention, it has become possible at any age, thanks to procedures with Botox or Dysport, to turn back the clock and maintain beauty.
In recent years, many new terms have appeared in the field of cosmetology and very often it is difficult to understand and figure out what the essence is, which procedures are better and more effective, safer for health? There is the opinion of experts, their reviews, which will help you find answers to your questions.
Botox and Dysport - what is it?
Sooner or later, wrinkles begin to appear, and this fact causes unpleasant emotions.
Cosmetics are not always able to cope with age-related changes, but rejuvenation procedures can come to the rescue, which from the outside always impress. All that remains is to take a step towards eternal youth, but for this it is worth learning more about botulinum toxin injections, which are increasingly used in cosmetology. Everyone has heard about Botox , but recently another term has appeared - Dysport, and legends have begun to circulate about it. According to many, he is a champion in the fight against expression wrinkles. Both Botox and Dysport have become synonymous with youth and beauty, but how do they work on the skin and what are the benefits of these products?
Botulinum toxin preparations were first used to treat cerebral palsy, hyperhidrosis, seizures, and also began to be used in cosmetology to eliminate facial wrinkles. Botox and Dysport are part of the same group of drugs, but their actions have their own differences. If we consider them as a cosmetic product, then, first of all, they differ in price and side effects.
In recent years, they have often been studied in clinical settings , and it has been observed that both drugs begin to work maximally only 2 weeks after administration. Dysport, according to scientists, begins to act more actively, so if urgent elimination of wrinkles is required, then it is better to use this particular drug. Unlike Dysport, Botox does not act as quickly, but its effect lasts longer. The difference in action time is 4-5 weeks.
Both products are based on the same component, but in different proportions. The neuroparalytic poison, which forms the basis of the drugs, affects individual areas and causes paralysis in the injection area. The development of Botox belongs to American scientists, and French specialists worked on the creation of Dysport.
Sodium chloride was used as an auxiliary component in Botox, and in its analogue only lactose, which is found in both drugs. These products have different dosages; 1 bottle of Dysport contains more in volume, this is intended to achieve a more effective result. Within a day after its administration, you can notice a positive result.
Effect of the drug
Facial expressions are provided by muscles that contract when expressing emotions. The skin around the eyes especially suffers, since it is thinner, has no fat layer and contains a small number of sebaceous glands. This leads to the formation of deep folds and creases at the site of facial wrinkles.
Dysport® is a type of neuroparalytic poison. In cosmetology it is used in minute doses and is therefore not hazardous to health.
Butolotoxin, being the active component of the Dysport® drug, stops the action of acetylcholine, leading to muscle contraction. As a result, the muscles are at rest for the duration of the injection, and wrinkles disappear.
Main differences
Both drugs have the same purpose - intramuscular injection , their main task is to eliminate facial wrinkles in the facial area. What exactly to choose for rejuvenation procedures will be decided by a cosmetologist, who will be able to prescribe a course of treatment only after an examination. Botox has the following characteristics:
- the initial effect will be noticeable after 1 week;
- maximum effect can be observed after 10-14 days;
- duration of action 12 weeks;
- affects a specific wrinkle selected by a specialist;
- the number of toxins in 1 bottle is 100 units;
- the period of use from the date of production is 24 months;
- period of use from the moment of dilution is 60 minutes;
- cost for 1 unit 300 rubles;
- the average price of a bottle is 14,000-15,000 rubles.
Dysport has the following properties:
- the initial effect can be noticed after 2-4 days;
- the final result is noticeable after 10-14 days;
- duration of action 7 weeks;
- affects not only a specific wrinkle, but also the muscles located nearby;
- the number of toxins in a bottle is 500 units;
- shelf life from the date of release is 1 year;
- period of use from the moment of dilution is 1 hour;
- cost per unit 100 rubles;
- the average cost is 16,000-17,000 rubles per bottle.
Having carefully read the data, we can conclude that Botox is in the lead and the effect of this drug lasts longer. Unlike Dysport, it has the following advantages ;
- its composition is cleaner;
- side effects are rare;
- it is stronger in action than Dysport;
- is highly effective;
- longer shelf life.
Causes of allergies
An allergy is a reaction of the immune system to an allergen that has entered the body. Botulinum toxin is injected directly into the facial muscles and is a foreign object for the body. In turn, the immune system may consider it an “enemy” and turn on defense mechanisms.
Allergy to Botox is associated with individual intolerance to the active and auxiliary substances included in the drug
There are cases of allergic reactions occurring while taking other medications or having chronic diseases. The direct responsibility of the patient is to inform the doctor about all medications taken, about the general state of health, and past illnesses. It is recommended to do this at the stage of discussing the possibility of botulinum therapy, since there are a number of contraindications to the procedure.
For example, “youth injections” should be abandoned in order to avoid unpleasant consequences if:
- less than 2 weeks have passed since the last time you took drugs that affect blood clotting, some types of antibiotics (consult a doctor), drugs that reduce neuromuscular transmission, drugs with sedative, hypnotic, anxiolytic, muscle relaxant, anticonvulsant effects;
- less than 3 months have passed since the operation or injury of the head, neck, chest, legs;
- there are respiratory and infectious diseases of the respiratory system;
- inflammatory processes occur in the body, including the skin;
- weakened immune system;
- high degree of myopia;
- patients with epilepsy, hemophilia;
- there is severe facial ptosis;
- are pregnant or in the period of lactation;
- age up to 18 years or after 65.
Side effects
Botox and Dysport are medications, so both can cause side effects. After using Botox they are minor and can appear as:
- headache;
- swelling in the eye area;
- in short-term irritations in the injection area;
- discomfort in the respiratory organs.
To avoid such troubles, before carrying out anti-aging procedures, you should visit a therapist and consult with him. It has been observed more than once that after injections the face became like a mask due to a partial change in facial expressions. To avoid mistakes, an experienced specialist must very accurately determine the injection sites, down to the millimeter.
After using Dysport, drooping of the corners of the eyes, weakness of the adjacent muscles, dysphagia of the nasolabial folds, and changes in facial expressions are possible.
After Botox, temporary dry eyes, deterioration in general health, weakness and nausea may occur.
All these possible negative consequences are not an obstacle to rejuvenation. Many women decide to undergo procedures to get rid of wrinkles.
Indications for Dysport injections.
The drug is administered via intramuscular injection. The procedure does not take much time, but before it is carried out, a detailed conversation with a doctor is necessary to identify indications for drug injections.
Indications for the use of the drug Dysport for cosmetic purposes are:
- the presence of hyperkinetic folds (facial wrinkles) in the bridge of the nose, forehead, and around the eyes
- hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating of the palms, feet, armpits, etc.)
Reviews of Botox in the chin
Reading reviews can convince or dissuade you from carrying out the manipulation. There are many of them on the Internet, since the described procedure is in demand.
We invite you to read several reviews from recent cosmetologist patients:
Margot, 46 years old:
“I mostly heard the opinions of opponents of Botox. There are no supporters of his in my circle. And this despite the fact that no one has tried the procedure on themselves. I decided to do it because I began to notice that my face was sliding down more and more. It was unbearable, and I went to a good, expensive cosmetologist. I felt like I was about to be shot. In the end, everything went perfectly. Everyone who scolded Botox calmed down. I became a demonstration in his favor.”
Aleftina, 43 years old:
“Previously I had injections in the forehead and cheeks. It's time for the chin. An ugly crease formed under the lip. I hurried to the cosmetologist so that the wrinkle would not take hold. Half an hour and I’m good as new.”
Evgeniy, 49 years old:
“Men rarely admit that they go to a cosmetologist. I am an actor, and external attractiveness is very important to me. I came in because of distinct wrinkles on my chin and forehead. The lower part was affected by my habit of pursing my lips. Just two injections were enough to fix my chin. He became even better than he was.”
Natalya, 38 years old:
“I didn’t think that at this age I would have a cobblestone chin. Something had to be done about it, so I went to a cosmetologist. When I heard that I needed Botox, I was scared. In fact, it turned out that it was not scary and did not hurt at all. Just 2 injections, and the effect lasts for six months.”
For information about chin correction using the injection method, watch the video:
How is the procedure done?
After a preliminary consultation with the doctor and agreement on the areas in which the injections will be made, the procedure scheme is as follows:
- the patient’s face is disinfected with Chlorhexidine solution;
- a marker marks the injection areas and applies the anesthetic;
- the drug is directly administered;
- Ice is applied to the face (for approximately 15 minutes).
The entire session takes no more than 20 minutes. The effect is achieved due to the fact that the muscles involved in facial expressions stop receiving nerve impulses to make movements. Thus, they relax, and the wrinkles that formed due to the movement of these muscles smooth out or become less noticeable.
The day before the procedure, you must avoid alcohol, nicotine and coffee. In a few weeks, stop taking antibiotics and anticoagulants.
You should remain calm for 3-4 hours after the session, but you must keep your head upright and it is strictly forbidden to touch the injection area with your hands!
For the next 2-3 days you need to follow these recommendations:
- exclude visiting the sauna, swimming pool and, in general, any contact of the treated areas with water;
- do not blow dry your hair;
- do not wear makeup;
- avoid physical activity.
For another 2 weeks after the injections, the following are excluded: sauna, swimming pool, solarium and other exposure to ultraviolet rays, as well as alcohol.
Efficiency and cost
In modern cosmetology, Dysport injections are one of the most popular methods for temporarily eliminating facial wrinkles; even deep wrinkles are smoothed out by 50-70%.
Although it is believed that Botox injections have a more long-term effect, experts say that everything is determined by the characteristics of the body. There are cases where positive results from Dysport injections were noticeable for about a year.
To maintain the effect, you must repeat the procedure every 6 months. In most cases, after 2-3 sessions, Dysport has a longer lasting effect. However, there are situations where, after the first administration, the patient developed a strong immunity to the drug and subsequent procedures were no longer effective.
The cost of the session depends on the number of Dysport units used:
- eyebrow fold - 10-20;
- “crow’s feet” - 12-20;
- wrinkles on the forehead - 8-20;
- mouth area - 6-16.
The price per unit of dysport in institutions in Ukraine (Kyiv) ranges from 36 to 90 hryvnia, in Russia (Moscow) - from 80 to 400 rubles.
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