Laser Treatments MD

Botox & Dysport are now competitors at almost any medical spa or skin clinic that offers laser treatments. Why?

Botox is available from nearly all skin clinics and medical spas. It’s a purified protein produced by the Clostridium Botulinum Bacterium which reduces the activity of the muscles that cause glabellar lines (frown lines) that form between the brows. The process is non-surgical, physician administered treatment used for patients from ages 18-65. Botox can last up to 6 months but results may vary and you many need treatments sooner.

A medical consultation from the physician overseeing the laser clinic will be done prior to receiving treatment which will include a review of allergies, medications and possible contraindications. This will also be the time the patient’s expectations will be set about the outcome of the treatment.

Before an injection of Botox or Dysport, a cold pack or an anesthetic may be used to minimize discomfort to the client. The medical provider will determine the areas of injection by examining the patient’s ability to move certain muscles in the brow area. Tiny injections will be made into the muscles responsible for creating the lines.

Although there is no recovery time there may be some mild side effects at the injection site that are normal. Localized pain, infection, inflammation, tenderness, swelling, redness, and/or bleeding or bruising may occur. Other reported side effects include headache, respiratory infection, flu syndrome, temporary eyelid droop and nausea. Infection at the injection site.

Dysport(Reloxin)

Dysport is a paralyzing agent approved by the FDA that’s similar to Botox in that it’s effects and treatment are the same. It’s a botulinum neurotoxin A complex(abobotulinumtoxinA) and is approved for the temporary improvement in the appearance of moderate to severe glabellar lines in adults younger than 65 years of age. Reloxin was the previous name of Dysport. Although Botox Cosmetic and Dysport function in the same manner and have the same contraindications and results, it should be known that the dosing units of the two agents differ. Botox and Dysport cannot be combined.

Contraindications for Botox, Dysport, & Reloxin:

* Planning to become pregnant, already pregnant or breast feeding

* (Parkinson’s & MS) Diseases that affect the nerves or muscles

* (Gentamicin, Tobramycin, Clindamycin, Lincomycin) Antibiotics already in the system

* Medications for hearth rhythm problems

* Medications for Myasthenia Gravis / Alzheimer’s disease