Dysport, a cosmetic injectable in the same family as Botox, does not help with crepey skin. However, it can help revitalize your appearance in other ways and address other signs of aging that often appear alongside crepey skin. You can use other solutions for crepey skin and still use Dysport to address certain signs of aging.
Aging happens to everyone, however, there are effective options for rejuvenating your skin and restoring a younger look. Our dermatologists often recommend Dysport in Dallas for patients who are dissatisfied with the signs of aging. Keep reading to find out how Dysport can be used and what you can do instead to address crepey skin.
So, What Is Dysport and How Can It Address the Signs of Aging?
Dysport is one of the newest treatments that uses botulinum toxin, like Botox. And, like Botox, it works by relaxing the muscles — when the muscles don’t contract, wrinkles can’t form.
Although Dysport works much like Botox does, it’s not quite the same. Because Dysport’s botulinum toxin Type A molecules are smaller than the Type A molecules in Botox, it takes effect faster and spreads out more.
In short, Dysport is a little more effective at easing the look of fine lines and wrinkles. Patients can generally expect their Dysport results to last about three to four months, which is comparable to Botox. However, as always, individual results can vary based on your unique skin type and skincare practices.
How Can Dysport Help the Eye Area?
The eye area is a popular source of frustration. As you grow older, you naturally begin to develop fine lines and wrinkles under the eyes, also known as crinkly under eye skin. While Dysport won’t address crepey skin, it can be an excellent choice for improving the look of aging around the eyes.
Dysport can be used to address crow’s feet and under eye wrinkles, resulting in a more youthful appearance. However, it’s important to note— those who are prone to having eye bags or have naturally puffy eyes should not get Dysport injections to treat fine lines under the eyes (using it to address crow’s feet is still okay).
Additionally, for those who have one eye that appears larger than the other, Dysport injections can help to achieve a more balanced, proportional look.
How Can Dysport Improve the Mouth Area?
Although Dysport can be used to address smile lines, lip lines, and other fine lines and wrinkles around the mouth area, it’s important to understand that it is not effective as other treatments and therefore would not necessarily be the first treatment we’d recommend for treating those areas.
Why? Because these treatments are neuromodulators that block nerve impulses, allowing the muscles to relax and therefore causing the skin above the muscle to soften and smooth out. So, you can run the risk of softening the muscles activated while smiling and can end up altering the expression and/or dragging the face down. The true problem that needs to be addressed is volume loss, which is better treated with other types of treatments/solutions.
All of that being said, in some use cases Dysport can be used to treat fine lines and wrinkles around the mouth area. As with any treatment, we recommend speaking with a certified dermatologist like any of ours here at Dallas Dermatology to discuss what treatments would best suit your needs.
What Treatments Can Address Crepey Skin?
As helpful as Dysport is for smoothing out fine lines and wrinkles, crepey skin on the neck or face may require treatments like Sculptra, a dermal filler designed specifically for addressing volume loss.
Sculptra helps plump up and support skin that has become thinner and more delicate due to the aging process. In addition, Sculptra stimulates the production of new collagen fibers for longer-lasting results.
However, if you’re not interested in dermal fillers, there are other options you can take like microneedling and red-light therapy, just to name a few basics. To find out what treatments would be best for your specific needs, it’s best to consult a dermatologist.
Ready to Banish the Signs of Aging?
At Dallas Dermatology Partners, our highly experienced clinicians use innovative techniques to help our patients achieve a younger look and feel rejuvenated.
We’ll assess your skin concerns and review your health history to determine if Dysport could be the right option for you. We’re also pleased to offer Botox in Dallas to patients who wish to address wrinkles, as well as Sculptra for crepey skin. Contact us today to schedule your Dallas dermatology appointment.