The New Wrinkle Killer: Dysport
In late April of 2009 Dysport, a new drug for the treatment of wrinkles and excessive sweating, gained FDA approval. Dysport, which is derived from the bacterium Clostridium botulinum, was originally used to treat far more serious conditions. It was used to treat problems with the neck’s alignment, muscle spasms, and even cerebral palsy. But since then doctors have discovered that it can also provide amazing benefits in the area of wrinkle removal. Many doctors followed Dysport’s progress through the FDA approval process.
This exciting new drug is used in much the same way as a better-known drug called Botox. Just like with Botox, doctors inject Dysport into the muscles near wrinkles and frown lines. Dysport causes the muscles to relax, and the wrinkles vanish. This sounds very similar to the way Botox works, and it is. However there are some differences including reduced price and a lesser likelihood of allergic reaction.
A variety of people stand to benefit from this new form of wrinkle treatment. Those people who rely on their appearance for their livelihood, such as actors and models, are especially excited. But because this new form of treatment is supposed to be less expensive than previous methods it may have greater appeal to people of more modest means.
During trials of Dysport doctors found that a single injection of Dysport treats a larger area than a single shot of Botox. This means that the already cheaper Dysport could be cheaper still. And while patients say that Dysport treatment isn’t that painful, fewer injections would cause even less pain.
It takes a few days for the Dysport to take effect, but eventually the wrinkles fade. This is because the muscles that received the injections are no longer able to contract. However the nearby muscles function as normal. This means that the muscles that cause the unwanted wrinkles next to and under the eyes no longer contract, but the muscles that control the eyelids and eyebrows continue to operate as always.
A licensed physician is necessary for the administration of Dysport treatments because it involves injections. But it shouldn’t be hard at all to find an experienced doctor because hundreds have been performing similar treatments with Botox for years. Many of these doctors have been waiting in anticipation for the arrival of Dysport since it was first revealed that Dysport can be used with smaller amounts per shot.
As with any medical procedure, patients need to be aware of the possibility of side effects. While it is rare, some patients can have an allergic reaction to the bacterial substance in Dysport.
Future patients and doctors alike have been overjoyed at the arrival of Dysport. In addition to being a welcome benefit to those needing wrinkle treatments, many believe that Dysport’s lower price as compared to similar treatments will cause greater interest in treatment of facial wrinkles.
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