Dysport in Newport Beach, CA: Softer Lines, Natural Movement

Dysport in Newport Beach typically costs $4 to $7 per unit, and most first treatments commonly total $180 to $700+. A typical upper-face treatment uses 80 to 160 units, about $360 to $950. Your exact quote depends on the areas treated and your muscle strength, and Izzy confirms it before treatment begins.

Most patients need 40 to 80 units for the frown lines, 20 to 50 for the forehead, and 40 to 80 units in total for crow's feet. An upper-face combination usually runs 80 to 160 units, and masseter slimming runs 80 to 160 units or more. Dysport units are not interchangeable with Botox units: about 2.5 to 3 Dysport units equal about 1 Botox unit, and the FDA label dose for glabellar lines is 50 units.

Neither is better for everyone. Dysport tends to spread a little more and can suit larger areas like the forehead, while Botox offers very precise placement for smaller areas. Dysport also tends to start working sooner, in 2 to 3 days. Duration is similar, about 3 to 4 months. If you are open to a longer-lasting option, ask Izzy about Daxxify, which lasts about 6 months for many patients.

Most people start to see results within 2 to 3 days, and the full effect usually appears around 10 to 14 days. Plan at least two weeks ahead of a major event, so your result has fully settled.

For most patients, Dysport results last about 3 to 4 months. The effect fades gradually as the treated muscle regains movement, and lines soften rather than return all at once. Staying on a regular schedule helps maintain a consistent result, and many patients find their results hold a little longer after several treatments.

Dysport is FDA approved for glabellar lines and is generally safe when it is injected by a trained, licensed clinician. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or allergic to botulinum toxin or an ingredient in Dysport, including cow's milk protein, do not get Dysport. Tell your provider about all medicines and supplements you take, and about any neuromuscular condition, so they can confirm it is appropriate for you.

Most patients describe Dysport injections as a quick pinch that lasts a second or two. The needle is very fine, treatments take about 15 to 30 minutes, and topical numbing or ice is available if you are sensitive. Any mild redness or small bumps at the injection sites usually settle within an hour or so.

Dysport looks frozen only when it is overdosed or placed without regard for how your face moves. Izzy doses conservatively, treats the full pattern of muscles rather than one line, and plans for movement to remain. The goal patients describe afterward is looking rested and refreshed, with expressions intact, not done.

Yes. An upper-face combination is one of the most common Dysport treatments at Akari, usually 80 to 160 units across the forehead, frown lines, and crow's feet, about $360 to $950 at Newport Beach rates. Izzy maps your full face at consultation, so the dose for each area works together.

Stay upright for about 4 hours, and do not rub, press, or massage the treated areas for the rest of the day. Skip strenuous exercise, saunas, and very hot showers until the next day, and avoid alcohol for 24 hours. Small bumps at the injection points are normal and usually fade within an hour.

Look for three things: a licensed medical provider who injects daily, genuine product sourced from the manufacturer, and a consultation where your full face is assessed before anyone quotes units. At Akari, every treatment is performed by Isabel Koo, MSN, NP-BC, an Allergan Master Injector, at our SE Bristol St clinic in Newport Beach.

Book online through Jane App at akarimedspa.janeapp.com, or call (949) 628-6949. The Newport Beach clinic is open Monday to Friday 10 to 6 and Saturday 10 to 2, and closed on Sunday.