Medical spa with Dysport

Dysport (a botox alternative) is a FDA-approved Botulinum toxin, which is a naturally occurring protein produced by the bacterium Clostridium Botulinum. In a purified form, as in Botox or Dysport, Botulinum toxin is a very safe, effect treatment not only used in cosmetic clinics, but also for a number of medical conditions, including relief of TMJ, migraines and Hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating).

Botox is NOT available. Dysport is used. 

The neurotoxin blocks chemical messages from the nerve that cause the muscle to contract. Without these messages, the muscle stays in a resting state.

The purpose of this treatment is to reduce the movement of the muscles causing expression (dynamic) lines. Routinely receiving Dysport treatments can prevent the development of “static lines”, static lines area created by “dynamic lines” which are created by repetitive expressive movements. They become static lines when you no longer have to create movement in order to see those very same lines.

Most common expression lines of concern are the “11’s” (between the eyebrows), forehead lines, and crows feet (around the eyes). Other areas of treatment are bunny lines (sides of nose), lip lines, lip eversion, Nefertiti lift (jawline), Masseters (slimming of jaw muscles), and neck lines (Platysma bands).

Botox is NOT available, dysport is used. 

Depending on the depth of expression lines, Dysport will significantly reduce these lines and prevent them from getting worse. Without treatment, expression lines will turn into static lines and be seen all the time, even without expression.

Dysport can be used for preventing dynamic and/or static lines or stopping the progression of static lines.

Botox is NOT used, Dysport is used. 

All make up will need to be removed prior to treatment, attend ‘fresh faced’ if possible. Contamination with makeup can cause infection.

Taking the following within 72 hours of treatment may increase your risk of bruising – Alcohol, Aspirin, Ibuprofen, St. John’s Wort, Fish oils, Gingko Biloba, Vitamins C and E.

Do cancel if you are at all unwell, even minor coughs and colds can increase your risk of post treatment complications.

Very tiny needles are used and the treatment is tolerated very well with minimal discomfort by most. Ice may also be helpful as a numbing of the skin prior to the tiny needle injection.

Most people are able to continue with normal activities. Some will have some redness, pin-prick marks, possibly minor swelling which should settle within an hour. Mild bruising may be more apparent the next day. Mild tenderness should settle within 48 hours. It is possible to suffer a headache or a sensation of tightness or heaviness for a few days following treatment. Tylenol may be taken if needed.

Make-up should not be worn for 4-6 hours and the skin should be kept clean, with normal cleansing. Do not use cleansing wipes which may irritate the skin. No lying flat for 4-6 hours after treatment. Avoid extremes of heat or cold, vigorous exercise, rubbing or wearing tight hats or headgear the day of treatment.  

Typically, neurotoxin takes 2 weeks (14 FULL days) to get to its peak performance. Then you can expect those results for another 1-1.5 months. Then the muscles DO start to wake up and movement is expected to SLOWLY return over the next 1-1.5 months. This puts you at approximately 3-4 months when movement is noticeably back, and you are ready for your next FULL neurotoxin treatments.

For first time clients, I recommend following up in the office at that time to review the end result together.

Results tend to last about 3-4 months. Frequent treatment at intervals of less than 3 months is NOT recommended.

Here are a few notes to trouble shooting your results:

• If you still have movement at 2 weeks this means that you need MORE units.
• If movement is acceptable to you at 2 weeks BUT is wearing off faster than described about, you need MORE units (remember you do NOT stay fully relaxed for the entire 3-4 months, movement does start coming back before then BUT dose = duration).
• If you have STATIC lines, those lines typically will NOT go away after a single treatment. Instead, be sure that you are consistent with your neurotoxin treatments (every 3-4 months) AND let’s discuss skincare and resurfacing treatments that are right for you so soften faster.

The best candidates for neurotoxins are physically healthy and have realistic expectations about treatment outcome. You should not have treatment within two weeks of any dental work, antibiotic use, or any skin infections. This treatment is not for pregnant or lactating women. Clients with a history of any neurological disease should contract their primary/specialty provider prior to treatment.

A consultation will be able to better assess and plan your future treatments which are customized for you and your aesthetic goals.

Botox is NOT used. Dysport is used. 

Dysport is primarily charged per unit however if a client is receiving less than 20 units at their visit and wants any of the following, these are charged as a “per service” not per unit:

• Lip flip (top and or bottom)
• Gummy smile
• Crows (less than 20 units)
• Bunny Lines
• Brow Lift
• DOAs

Can I combine treatments?

 You can have the following treatments on the same day:

• DermaSweep + Dysport
• VI Peel + Dysport
• VI Peel + Dysport + Lip filler
• Filler + Dysport
• Dermaplaning + facial
• Dermaplaning + Microneedling
• Dermaplaning + DermaSweep
• Microneedling + PRP

You need to separate treatments by the following time frame:

• VI Peel and Microneedling – 4 weeks
• VI Peel and VI Peel – 4 weeks
• Microneedling and Microneedling – 4 weeks
• DermaSweep and DermaSweep – 10-14 days
• DermaSweep and VI Peel – 2 weeks
• DermaSweep and Microneedling – 2 weeks
• VI Peel and Facial – 2 weeks
• Microneedling and Facial – 2 weeks
• DermaSweep and Facial – 1-2 weeks

Renew Medical Aesthetics accepts the following payment methods:

• Most major credit cards
• Cash
• Renew e-gift cards
• Care credit 

Payments for all services and products are due at the time of the treatment. For package treatments, payment for the entire package is due at the time of the first scheduled treatment.