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Botox vs. Dysport : The Coke vs. Pepsi of Wrinkle Relaxers
Part 1 in a 2 part series
This article could otherwise be known as: I’m in the market for a “serious thinker lines” eraser. The cosmetic enhancement and aesthetics industry would call this “Glabellar lines” and the Dysport product is inserted intramuscularly for just such a need. For you and me this translates to mean that Dysport is injected with a needle and not rubbed on.

For over ten years Botox has been the only wrinkle relaxer on the market for cosmetic use until now. So ladies and gentleman please put your hands together and welcome to the market the new competition in cosmetic wrinkle relaxing: Dysport.

This FDA approved treatment is for the “11” between your eyebrows that happen when you furrow them, get angry or think a lot and after years of doing it; the lines stay there even when you aren’t mad or thinking of anything in particular.

I say again for those super fast scan an article readers that Dysport is FDA approved and the active ingredient is botulinum toxin Type A. Botox has been manufactured by Allergen and now Ipsen Group is on the United States of America cosmetic beauty enhancement territory with Dysport.

For more science and medical information, please visit the homepage at www.DysportUSA.com or contact: Tercica, Inc a subsidiary of the Ipsen Group in Brisbane CA 94005 or in my home turf contact Medicis Aesthetics Inc a wholly owned subsidiary of Medicis Pharmaceutical Corp in Scottsdale AZ 85256.

So let’s get to the juicy facts of my experience. I was the guinea pig a’ la GForce style at the Aspire Medical Center in Las Vegas Nevada. A very talented and world renowned leader in the cosmetic industry Dr. Jason Michaels met me at the challenge.

I have been thinking of stepping up my skin care routine and anti-age maintenance program (to which I currently include “wear sunscreen” as my program) by doing some minor treatments; such as a light peel and maybe some Botox.

Luckily, before I had gone to my appointment for Botox in Scottsdale, I was introduced to Dysport for wrinkle relaxing and referred to the Aspire Medical Center and Dr. Jason Michaels. A key difference and benefit of Dysport over Botox is that it works faster in showing results and has a more natural looking appearance allowing for more “expressions” without lasting wrinkles that were the goal of erasing in the first place.

The Aspire Medical Center (www.aspiremedcenter.com) is located in the newly developing West Las Vegas area. The office was clean, serene and comfortable. It felt more like a living room with friends than a clinical office. The support staff were friendly and professional while listening to my concerns and many, many questions about Dysport and everything else facial enhancement.

Dr. Jason Michaels believes that the secret to effective, beautiful and natural cosmetic enhancement is to “transform a face non-surgically, overtime and not overhaul; that it’s about restoration not alteration”. Dr. Michaels ensures that each and every client both female and male is a new piece of artwork waiting to be discovered and each is treated individually as such.
Thank goodness for that because one size does not fit all in clothing, makeup and certainly not cosmetic procedures!

So that explains the many articles, awards, certificates and beautiful faces that grace the walls of the office.

Dr. Michaels is a board-certified dermatologist specializing in cosmetics, and his level of expertise and training is a rare find in this city. He has extensive experience with the latest technologies and equipment on the market - which means access to the greatest number of effective treatment options for you. As a featured speaker, presenter and writer of “Advanced Injection Techniques,” Dr. Michaels is highly respected in the industry and throughout the West.
Now I may be covered in tattoos though I am really squeamish when it comes to needles. I think it is the calm, gentle, bedside manner of Dr. Michaels and his nurse assistant that when the Dysport was administered to my “thinker” lines or as medically called “Glabellar” lines, I honestly did not, I repeat did not feel the needle. It’s a very thin gauge and then combined with the skilled technique of Dr. Michaels meant that I literally had a pain free injection. Twice! That is one injection for each line.

Immediately following the Dysport injection, there was a wee poke mark where the needle was inserted that went away about 15 minutes later. I noticed a difference within a few hours and trust me, I was checking constantly. Dysport has a 24-48 hours effectiveness time frame: meaning that within a day or two you should see positive results and this is two weeks sooner than what you would see with the other product available on the market. As a side note, the Dysport product has been used in cosmetic treatments across the pond in the United Kingdom for over ten years. This means that Madge, aka Madonna most likely has been using it but isn’t writing about it on the internet.

I have photos to post, both before and after so check back for those. Why the two parts? Because I have to go for a follow appointment for Dr. Jason Michaels to assess the application and see if there is a need for tweaking. Remember, his philosophy is “over time not overhaul; restoration not alteration “! This explains why the effect on my face is subtle and natural with the lines gone and my close friends not quite sure what is different about me, but something noticeable is! Part 2 of this story will be posted within the next two weeks.

Please visit www.aspiremedcenter.com for more information and to book your Dysport appointment with Dr. Jason Michaels. His office is offering a 20% discount off of the treatment to readers of this article.

I personally had a great Dysport treatment, though please do your research through www.DysportUSA.com for any complications or reactions that you may have and as always consult your personal physician.


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