Dysport® and Botox® are purified proteins extracted from the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. They have been used safely for decades in both medical and cosmetic fields to temporarily relax specific muscles, smoothing out wrinkles and lines.
Both Botox® and Dysport® are brand names for Botulinum Toxin Type A and work in the exact same way to relax muscles. Dysport® has been available in New Zealand for over 12 years and was the first botulinum toxin Type A approved here for medical use. The choice between them usually comes down to clinical preference and how an individual patient’s body responds to the product.
Facial expressions like frowning and squinting cause the muscles under the skin to contract. Over time, these contractions create permanent grooves and wrinkles. Dysport® and Botox® temporarily relax these targeted muscles, softening existing lines and preventing new ones from forming.
The effects generally last between three and four months, though this varies from person to person. As the product gradually wears off, your muscle action will return to normal, and expression lines will slowly reappear. Regular maintenance treatments are recommended to keep the skin looking smooth.
No. When administered by highly trained professionals, anti-wrinkle injections simply soften your expression. While you may no longer be able to firmly contract your frown muscles, you will still be able to blink normally, raise your eyebrows, and maintain a natural, refreshed appearance.
There is zero downtime and you can return to work immediately. The most common side effects are temporary mild soreness or slight bruising at the injection site, which can be easily covered with makeup. Very rarely, a patient may experience a temporary drooping eyelid (ptosis), which can be treated with specific eye drops until it resolves.
Absolutely. Men are increasingly choosing anti-wrinkle injections to maintain a relaxed, approachable, and refreshed appearance for both personal and professional reasons. Dysport® is highly effective at softening deep frown lines that might otherwise make a man look stressed, tired, or angry.
Dermal fillers are soft, gel-like substances injected under the skin to restore lost volume. As we age, our face naturally loses bone density and fat, leading to sagging and deeper folds. Fillers plump up these areas, smooth deeper lines, and enhance facial contours. Depending on the product used, results can last from six months to over a year.
Yes, Profhilo® is very different from traditional dermal fillers. While fillers stay in one place to add volume and plumpness, Profhilo® is a bioremodelling injectable. It spreads like honey in a thin layer just under the skin to deeply hydrate from the inside out. It actively stimulates your own collagen and elastin production, leading to firmer, more radiant skin over time.
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