Botox® and Dysport® are just great maintenance.

Botox® and Dysport® are part of a class of drugs called neuromodulators. 

Specifically, they use botulinum toxin type A to decrease muscle activity in the area of injection.  Botox® and Dysport® treat what are called "dynamic" wrinkles and creases.  The botulinum toxin blocks the release of the chemical that nerves use to stimulate muscles, acetyl choline.  Botox® and Dysport® are injected in such a way as to block the signal from specific nerves to specific muscles.  In this way these drugs can precisely block the action of a muscle or muscles that cause particular dynamic wrinkles or creases in your face.  It is important for a physician to know the location of these muscles and understand the interplay between various faical muscles in order for you to have a succesful treatment. The effects of a typical treatment last about 3-4 months. 

Areas treated include...

• The crow's feet around your eyes
• The worry lines or scowl lines between your brows (the "11's" in the area called your glabella). If these lines are very deep, you may also want a facial filler in this area.
• The Forehead for a "Botox®/Dysport®  Browlift" to elevate your brow.
• The horizontal lines of your forehead.
• The chin creases caused by over-active muscles in that area.

Dr. Bentkover also often uses Botox® and Dysport® in conjunction with fillers like Radiesse®, Juvederm®, Perlane®, Hydrelle® or Restylane®, and with some of our lasers. Deep creases or wrinkles in the lower face or around the mouth may be better treated with a facial filler.

Dr. Bentkover has used Botox® successfully for facial rejuvenation since 1995.

He has been using Dysport® since May, 2009, when the FDA approved it for use in the United States.  Dysport® is one of a number of other botulinum type A products available in Europe. Botox® and Dysport® are the most commonly used botulimun toxin type A products world-wide.

The results with both products are very similar in terms of longevity and the low risks. 

The risks and benefits of Botox® and Dysport® are very similar. In our experience, sometimes Dysport® works better in patients who have become immune to Botox® or have only a slight reaction to Botox®.  Yet, some patients say Botox® still works better for them.  If Botox® no longer works for you, Dysport® may work.  In theory, the risk of developing an immunity to Dysport® is lower.  Also, sometimes we see a little wider affect between the brows (in the glabella) with Dysport®, decreasing some horizontal forehead creases.  Sometimes it also lifts the brow a bit more. However, reaction to these products is very individual.  It can vary from person to person and from treatment to treatment.

Botox® and Dysport® are very safe.

The products have been used for over 20 years  to treat conditions like facial muscle spasms.  Common side affects include transient headache and, rarely,  flu-like symptoms.  Drooping of the upper eyelids or brows is also very rare and may be realted to movement of the product after injection from rubbing.  Overdoses should be unheard of in the doses used on the face in adults.   If you have a neuromuscular condition with weakness of the muscles or difficulty swallowing, you may not be a candidate for these treatments.  Allertic reactions are very rare. 

"Not all Botox® and Dysport® treatments are created equal."

An effective Botox® treatment depends on a number of factors:

• The number of units delivered in each injection site.  If too few units are used, the result may be less effective and shorter acting.
• The injector's knowledge of the function, location and interplay between the muscle groups being injected in your face.
• The injector's overall knowledge of facial aesthetics--what looks good and what does not look good.
• A customized treatment for you. A commitment to using whatever amount of Botox® or Dysport® takes to achieve your individual aesthetic goals.
  

As a Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Bentkover applies his knowledge of facial aesthetics and the interplay between the muscle groups being injected to try to give you as balanced and natural appearing a treatment as possible. The results of a Botox® or Dysport® treatment should be obvious to you but subtle to others. Dr. Bentkover uses as high an effective a dose of the product as needed to customize your treatment. If you need a higher or lower dose in a particular location, he will adjust the dose to try to achieve what you want. 
 

We are committed to your Satisfaction.

There is no need to pay the high Boston or New York fees for Botox® or Dysport®.  Our treatments are priced very competitively. We will not skimp on the amount of product injected.  The secret to maintaining the look you want is to stay on a regular schedule. Through our VIP program, our regualr patients qualify for progressive discounts throughout the year. The only time you actually pay our full fee is at the first treatment.

We also often run special discounts on Botox® around the winter holidays, in the spring and as 1 Day specials periodically. These specials are announced on this website, on our Facebook site, and via our Email newsletter.  Please contact us at info@drbentkover.com to get on our Email list.

We truly believe...

Botox® and Dysport® are great maintenance!