Last year a new and exciting product was introduced to the cosmetic arena.  Dysport, a muscle blocking agent, is an injectable that rivals Botox.   Like Botox, it is botulinum neurotoxin type A complex.    It works by the same mechanism as Botox and relieves muscle overactivity.   The “calming” of the muscle leads to a reduction of wrinkles in the area that has been treated.   It is given in the same manner and with very similar volumes.  The procedure only takes a few minutes and is typically associated with no downtime.  The areas of the face that are treated include the glabella (between the eyebrows), the forehead, and around the outer eyes (crow’s feet).   The results are a smoother, more relaxed look.   It takes about a day to start seeing the effect and it lasts for approximately four months.  Make an appointment for a consultation to see if Dysport is right for you.

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Collagen is a key structural component that keeps skin youthful looking and smooth. As you age, your body’s collagen production decreases, and you may begin to see wrinkles. Sculptra Aesthetic works to correct shallow to deep facial wrinkles and folds,* as it replaces lost collagen, which can help provide a refined, more youthful looking appearance.

Sculptra Aesthetic works to replace lost collagen in a series of treatments administered by a Sculptra trained physician. On average, three injection sessions are needed over a period of a few months. The number of injection sessions and the number of injections per session vary from person to person.

Sculptra Aesthetic works within the deep dermis

Within the deep dermis, your skin’s structure is reinforced as Sculptra Aesthetic helps to replace lost collagen. This reinforced collagen structure provides a foundation that gradually restores the look of fullness of your shallow to deep facial wrinkles and folds* that has been depleted over time. The result? Sculptra Aesthetic is different because it gradually and subtly corrects these facial wrinkles. This can provide a refined, more youthful looking appearance that can last up to two years.**

*Safety and effectiveness of Sculptra Aesthetic have not been evaluated in areas other than nasolabial wrinkles and folds in clinical trials.
**Individual results and treatment sessions may vary.

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