Botox & Dysport

Botulinum exotoxin is the medication that temporarily weakens muscle contractility and thus reduces the wrinkles around the eyes, forehead and mouth. These medications chemically weaken muscle by temporarily blocking the communication between the nerve fiber and the muscle resulting in the inability to contract the muscles of the upper face. As the muscles of the upper face are relaxed chemically, the overlying skin will show fewer wrinkles and often erasing them completely. The safety of these medications are well established, as it has been used therapeutically for over 30 years. Several pharmaceutical companies make competing types of this medication. Beauty Now primarily uses Botox and Dysport.

Botox and Dysport are 2 very similar forms of the same common medication. While Botox has become a house-hold term, the medication Dysport offers some advantages to many of our Beauty Now patients. Steven R. Mobley, MD, the Medial Director of Beauty Now, explains that there are good studies that show that for many patients, Dysport kicks in more quickly and will often last a few weeks longer. Dr. Mobley and his Beauty Now team will help you choose which injectable is best for you. Rest assured, at Beauty Now, we will learn your face and curate an injection plan that helps you achieve your cosmetic goals.

If you desire a slight improvement in your look or a “cleaning up” of age-related wrinkles, Botox or Dysport may be for you. It has become a superb option for the patient hesitant to undergo surgery, yet wants to erase the deep creases and furrows of the face. By relaxing the muscles that cause these wrinkles, you can rid yourself of the heavy tension look or remove a misrepresented, tired and angry appearance. Following treatment with Botox or Dysport, you can expect to appear more relaxed and rested. These medications are also commonly used to reduce the heavy vertical creases between the eyebrows, flatten deep forehead wrinkles, and smooth out the crow’s feet area of the eyes.

During your personal consultation, Facial Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Mobley, or one of his Beauty Now team members will explain to you precisely how much medication is recommended to achieve your goals. Botox and Dysport  are treated in “units” and the total cost for treatment is based on the number of units used. Unit sizes are different for the two cosmetic injectables, as the companies use different measuring systems. 

Generally speaking, most of our patients can expect to pay between $150 and $600 per Botox or Dysport treatment session. Some patients don’t need repeat injections for close to four months, while others prefer to have treatment every 3 months. Schedule a consultation today to determine whether Botox or Dysport is right for you.