Dysport is nothing but a prescription injection for treating certain types of muscle stiffness in adults and children. It belongs to the class of drugs called Botulinum Toxin Type A. This injection contains abobotulinumtoxinA derived from the bacteria causing botulism. AbobotulinumtoxinA is the key ingredient of this injection which is highly effective in treating the symptoms of muscle spasms, improving movements, and relieving several types of spasticity. Moreover, it is useful for treating cervical dystonia in adults.

In many cases, adults prefer Dysport Injections for facelifts. This Botulinum toxin injection is a faster action and cheaper therapy for reducing the appearance of fine lines on the face, especially glabellar lines.

Uses

Mostly, Botulinum toxin products are used for treating a wide range of muscle stiffness and spasms. It is suggested for adults and children (2 or older). Dysport has impressive improvements in movement disorders too. Besides this, its major use is for reducing glabellar lines and enhancing the cosmetic appearance of the face.

No matter what you want to use this Botulinum toxin injection for, make sure to consult your doctor and get a prescription first.

Dysport Benefits for Localized Muscle Spasms

A lot of adults have complaints regarding muscle spasms around the neck and shoulders. Also, muscle stiffness in the arms and legs is common. Some children aged 2 or above may suffer from cerebral palsy which is a medical condition causing stiffened muscles in legs. Thus, such stiffness and spasms must be treated timely with effective medications like Dysport.

Dysport helps in relieving the symptoms of all the aforementioned spasms and improves movement. Be it an adult or children, this Botulinum toxin protein works as expected. It works by stopping the release of chemicals responsible for muscle contraction between nerves and muscles. Thus, it provides relief and increases movement, thus enhancing the overall quality of life.

Make sure to consult your doctor and seek medical help whenever you want to use this injection. Avoid self-administration.

Advantages of using Dysport for Facial Wrinkles (Glabellar Lines)

Dysport is an FDA-approved Botulinum Toxin Injection for treating facial wrinkles, especially glabellar lines. Glabellar lines are the vertical lines appearing between the eyebrows. The small muscles between the eyebrows and forehead are known as Glabella and so the lines are called glabellar lines. Facial movements increase the appearance of glabellar lines, especially if you’re used to making repeated actions. Thus, permanent wrinkles start appearing.

For reducing such fine lines and getting a facelift, doctors suggest Dysport which is a relatively cost-effective treatment. Though it may be suggested for other fine lines appearing on the face, it is approved by the FDA, especially for glabellar lines.

This injection paralyzes the facial muscles and reduces movement. As movement decreases, wrinkles will not appear and you’ll appear younger too. Needless to say, it is a popular facial treatment among adult males and females for achieving that ‘anti-ageing effect’. Depending on your facial wrinkles, you have to undergo several sittings. Also, the facelifting procedure may be carried out multiple times a year as the effectiveness of each sitting can last for up to 4 months.

How to use Dysport injection?

This injection is not for self-administration. It demands expertise. Your doctor or nurse will inject this Botulinum toxin protein.

When to avoid using Dysport?

• Don’t use Dysport if you’re allergic to Botulinum Toxin or any of its ingredients. Also, inform your doctor if you had allergies to Xeomin, Myobloc, or Botox.
• It is not for you if you have allergies to cow’s milk.
• Avoid this injection if you have a skin infection at or right around the injection site.

Things to Inform your doctor before using Dysport

Talk about everything about your medical conditions. Especially, inform your doctor if you have any disease relating to nerves and muscles. If you don’t pay attention to this, you may end up with increased risk of adverse effects.

Medical History, especially if it reflects allergies to Botulinum toxin in the past. Tell your doctor if you have had poor heart health, diabetes, kidney or liver issues. Inform them if you have had difficulties in breathing, swallowing, or bleeding problems.

This injection is unsafe if you’re pregnant or breastfeeding. Also, tell your healthcare provider if you’re planning to get pregnant. Botulinum toxin can pass via breast milk to the child and is harmful to the unborn baby too.

Discuss your current medicines whether you’re using any OTC or prescription medicine. Some medicines may react negatively with Dysport and cause severe allergies. Avoid starting any new medicines until your doctor approves.

Your doctor should know if you’re planning surgery soon. Similarly, let them know if you have had facial surgery in the past, forehead muscle weakness, or drooping eyelids.

Disclose any of your recent Botulinum toxin injections to the doctor if used in the past four to six months. Talk about your antibiotic injections used recently. Tell them if you’re taking muscle relaxants, or if you’re allergic to any medicines (sleeping pill, cough and cold, etc).

Common Side Effects of Dysport

Children (aged between 2 and 17 years) with upper limb spasticity may experience soreness of the throat & upper respiratory tract infection. The same age group of children may get these side effects and stuffy nose, fever, and cough if they have lower limb spasticity.

Adults with upper limb spasticity usually get muscular weakness while those with lower limb spasticity experience fall, painful arms and limbs, and muscular weakness.

Patients with cervical dystonia get the following side effects:

• Dry mouth
• Muscular weakness
• Troubles in swallowing
• Sore throat
• Stuffy nose
• Runny nose
• Fatigue
• Problems while speaking
• Headache
• Injection site pain
• Eye problems

Call your doctor or reach out for help if the side effects are getting intolerable. Also, visit your doctor if they’re lasting longer than usual.