Botox & Dysport at Pura Vida Wellness
We are committed to providing our clients with exceptional service and results that they can count on. Our neuromodulators, including Botox and Dysport, are among the most popular and effective cosmetic treatments for reducing wrinkles and fine lines. Our trained medical professionals specialize in the use of neuromodulation techniques to create a more youthful and rejuvenated appearance. Our clients can expect a relaxing and comfortable experience, with natural-looking results that last.
All About Injectables
Sometimes, taking care of our skin, drinking water, and using cosmetic products are not enough to bring wrinkle-free revitalized skin. Injectables are an excellent, non-surgical way to smooth out our pesky wrinkles. Some can even bring more volume to parts of our face. Simply put, injectables are chemical substances 'injected' in strategic areas of our face. These injectables can reduce the signs of wrinkles and even help contour parts of the body. Injectables were once considered taboo, but now, we've seen almost 2.5 million injectable procedures performed every year since 2015.
Injectables are split into two categories: neuromodulators and soft-tissue fillers. Neuromodulators focus on reducing lines caused by facial movement. Soft-tissue fillers look to increase volume lost with age in areas like the cheeks, lips, chin, and forehead. Botox and disport fall under neuromodulators and each has advantages in keeping wrinkles at bay for months at a time.
About Botox
What is Botox?
Botox is a neuromodulator produced from the bacteria clostridium botulinum. Botox is also known as Botulinum Type A and, when used in controlled amounts, can reduce or remove fine lines and wrinkles. The injectable works by blocking the nerve signals in the muscles in the face to the brain. When used incorrectly, the toxin can be quite dangerous and can present unwanted botulism symptoms. But in the right hands, Botox is safe and effective.
When Botox blocks the nerve signals in the face, the muscles cannot contract as freely as before. This lack of movement smooths out the skin and significantly reduces the appearance of wrinkles. Botox was first FDA-approved Botulinum Type A neuromodulator, coming onto the market in 1989, before approval for cosmetic use in 2002. It's since become the flagship brand in the injectable space. Furthermore, Botox can be used for a range of medical conditions as well.
About Dysport
What is Dysport?
Since the inception of botox, other companies have brought injectables on the market to help with wrinkles. Soon after Botox was launched, Dysport was considered its European counterpart, serving over 60 countries worldwide. In 2009, the FDA approved disport for use in the United States. Since then, it's been proven to be an effective, non-invasive treatment for wrinkles, and fine lines. Both Botox and Dysport had medical uses before approval for cosmetic use.
Like Botox, Botulinum Type A is Dysport's active ingredient. Once injected, Dysport disables the nerves around the injection site. This limits muscle movement, relaxing the area and smoothing out the skin. however, Dysport positions itself primarily to treat moderate to severe forehead lines and glabellar lines sometimes called frown lines or 11 lines. Your certified injector should have access to both products and can even use them both in different parts of your face.
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Rewards Programs
Earn Cash for your Treatments at Pura Vida
If you have points in your Aspire account that you would like to use, we ask that you please activate your points into rewards prior to your appointment so that we can use them for your treatment.
Aspire Rewards is the exclusive rewards program for Galderma facial esthetics. Membership is free, and managing your account online is easy and secure. Save on your Dysport, Restylane, and Sculptra treatments through Aspire Rewards! Earn points on select treatments and turn points into savings for future treatments.
Alle (formerly Brilliant Distinctions) is the exclusive rewards program for Allergan facial esthetics. Membership is free, and managing your account online is easy and secure. Save on your Botox, Juvederm, and Kybella treatments through Alle! Earn points on select treatments and turn points into savings for future treatments.
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Botox and Dysport
Frequently Asked Questions
To put it simply, these products are neurotoxins that act as a muscle paralytic to temporarily prevent a muscle from moving. Upper face/forehead wrinkle injections like Botox and Dysport are the most frequently performed cosmetic treatment in the U.S.
These products are extremely similar in effect and duration. Many patients who have tried both products seem to be satisfied with both. However, like most things in life, some people do experience more satisfaction with one versus the other and client preference varies. On the scientific side of things, Botox and Dysport are different in areas such as molecular size. Dysport is smaller in molecular size which means it spreads over a broader area. This makes dilution ratios different and dosage is not interchangeable (ex. 20 units of Botox is equivalent to 50 units of Dysport).
It is expected that both of these products will last at least 90 days (for cosmetic treatment). On average patients are reinjected every three to four months but can vary from two to six. Individual metabolism and the number of units injected can affect longevity. Higher doses will likely produce better results with longer patient satisfaction.
Botox and Dysport are FDA approved for ages 18 and up, age can vary considerably from one patient to the next. Prime candidates have wrinkles that are dynamic in nature. Or in other words, wrinkles that appear when a particular expression is made. Next, those with static wrinkles, or wrinkles that linger after an expression is not being made, are the next best candidate. Last, those with deep static wrinkles, lines that are considerable in depth when actions are not being forced will require more units per treatment and will not receive full correction of lines. However, overtime with repeated treatment deep static lines can improve.
The simple answer is lack of movement that prevents creasing and line formation in the eye and forehead area. This can be preventative to decrease the chance of making permanent lines or corrective which can minimize the appearance of such lines and rejuvenate the eye area. For expectations to be met, each patient’s consultation is extremely important to ensure the provider can assess each individual’s desires and needs.
Most patients will begin to see gradual effects within 3-4 days. Patients should wait at least 14 days for the fulls effects. The treatment of Botox or disport does not immediately kick in and does not immediately wear off.
