Dysport

Both of our Middleton and Appleton, Wisconsin locations require an initial consultation to ensure you are fully informed prior to receiving any treatment. You may choose to schedule the consultation and treatment appointments to be completed on separate days or on the same day. Please allow up to 1 hour and 15 minutes when scheduling the consultation and treatment on the same day.

The time it takes to inject Dysport is less than 10 minutes.

If you are an existing client at AestheticA, but have not been in for treatment for one or more years, a 15-minute complimentary consultation will be scheduled prior to your treatment to discuss your previous treatment and experience, along with any new skin or aesthetic concerns you may have.

Our clients typically start to see the results within one to two weeks of receiving the treatment. Results can last up to 4 months.

As with any injection into the skin a small “bump” and redness may occur at the site of injection. These will correct themselves within 30 minutes or less. Most people return to work or social activities immediately post procedure with Dysport. You need to avoid pushing or rubbing on the treatment area, as well as reclining or laying down flat for approximately 4 hours post Dysport. During this same time frame, you are encouraged to exercise the muscles within the treatment area as much as possible.

Dysport is measured by the unit. The number of units necessary for an effective treatment varies, both by the individual and the area treated. Men usually need a few more units than women to achieve the same effect.

Though both treatments are commonly used to soften the look of wrinkles, Dysport treats the cause of the wrinkle, the contracting muscle, while dermal fillers are used to correct the wrinkle itself, the indent in the skin. Choosing to relax the muscle, and “plump up” the skin, achieves a more substantial and longer lasting correction than either treatment alone.

The most common side effect from a Dysport treatment is actually from the needle itself. As with all injections, there is a risk of bruising and redness. Other side effects include temporary headache, and some soreness or tenderness at the injection site. More severe side effects can include a rash or allergic reaction, and possibly some drooping of facial muscles near treated areas, usually as a result of “spreading”. For a full list of potential side effects, you should schedule a consultation with one of our medical aesthetics specialists and review an informed consent form.

To see one of our Medical Aesthetics Specialists, the cost for a skin consultation is $50. To see Dr. Parfitt, the cost for your skin consultation is $125. This consultation fee is applied to your account to use towards products or treatments at either AestheticA Skin Health Center or Parfitt Facial Cosmetic Surgery Center. This one-time cost applies only to your initial consultation; therefore all future follow-up consultative appointments, regardless of the provider seen, are free.

AestheticA Skin Health Center has office locations in Appleton, WI and Middleton (Madison), WI. If you are interested in a consultation for Dysport, please call our Middleton office at 608.831.4007, Appleton office at 920.730.1309 or contact us online.

• To avoid bruising it is best not to take any
• medications that cause blood thinning such as aspirin, ibuprofen, Advil, Motrin, or Vitamin E for 2 days prior and 2 days after treatment.
• Do not use Botox/Dysport if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, are allergic to any of its ingredients, or suffer from any neurological disorders. Please inform your clinician if you have any questions about this prior to the procedure.
• Sunburned skin is difficult to treat so avoid exposure to the sun.
• Avoid Waxing, bleaching, tweezing, or the use of hair removal cream on the area to be treated for 3 days prior to treatment.
• Inform your clinician if you have a history of Perioral Herpes to receive advice on antiviral therapy prior to treatment.
• Always inform your clinician of all medications you may be taking as well as your medical history.

• You may have bruises in the areas treated with Botox / Dysport. This is normal.
• It will take up to two weeks for you to experience the full effect of the Botox/Dysport treatment. Remain patient. It takes time for the muscles to lose strength and the lines to fade following Botox / Dysport treatments.
• It is best to try to exercise your treated muscles for 1-2 hours after treatment (e.g. practice frowning, raising your eyebrows, or squinting). This helps to work Botox/Dysport Cosmetic into your muscles. Although thought to help, it will NOT impact your treatment negatively if you forget to do this.
• Do NOT rub, massage or apply excessive pressure to the treated areas for 4 hours after your treatment. Do NOT practice Yoga or any type of strenuous exercise for 4 hours after treatment. Also, avoid facials or saunas for 4 hours after your treatment. This will minimize the risk of raising your blood pressure and therefore minimize the risk of temporary bruising. Feel free to shower and go about most other regular daily activities.
• Do NOT lie down for 4 hours after treatment. This is to avoid the risk of pressure on the treated areas (from your pillow) and to avoid the risk of having the area rubbed accidentally.
• Be assured that any tiny bumps or marks will go away within a few minutes to an hour. If you need to apply make-up within 4 hours after your treatment, only use a GENTLE touch to avoid rubbing the treated area.

Dysport is a temporary procedure and at first, you may find that your treatment results will last approximately 3 or 4 months. If you maintain your treatment appointments with the frequency recommended by your doctor, the duration of each treatment result may last longer than 4 months.