What is Botox®/Dysport®?

Botox® & Dysport® are popular brands of Botulinum toxin injections. 

Botulinum toxin, produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum, is injected to weaken specific muscle groups through a neuro-chemical process whereby nerve activity supplying these muscles are suppressed, causing localised muscle relaxation. Once the muscle group is weakened, dynamic wrinkles and expression lines are minimised.

How It's Done

The area of injection is first prepped by cleaning with antiseptic solution to reduce risk of infection. For facial injections, a local anaesthetic cream may be applied to numb the area and further reduce pain during the injections. The toxin is then injected into the muscle directly. Multiple injections may be required depending on the area and condition being treated for.

The effect of the toxin is temporary. It can last up to a maximum of 6 months. To maintain the desired effect, regular injections should be done every 4 to 6 months. In general, these injections tend to be more effective if regularly repeated over a longer period of time.