Dysport Treatments

Frown lines, forehead creases, and the small folds that develop between the eyebrows can make patients look angry, tired, or older than they feel — even when they are well-rested and relaxed. Dysport is a popular neuromodulator that softens these lines by temporarily relaxing the underlying facial muscles, producing a refreshed appearance without changing how the rest of the face moves or expresses. Like its predecessor Botox, Dysport contains a precisely calibrated form of botulinum toxin type A; unlike Botox, Dysport tends to act slightly faster and spread more broadly across larger treatment areas — characteristics that make it particularly well-suited to softening forehead lines and glabellar (frown) lines. Dysport is one of several injectables and fillers offered at Dr. Khosh’s Manhattan practice.

Dr. Maurice Khosh’s approach to neuromodulator treatment is shaped by both surgical anatomy expertise and academic teaching authority. Dual board-certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, Dr. Khosh is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) and a Clinical Assistant Professor at Columbia University. He was the youngest recipient of Columbia University Medical Center’s Maxwell Abramson Resident Teaching Award — a recognition specifically for the kind of detailed anatomical instruction that informs how he approaches injection placement today. With three decades of operating on facial musculature and nerves, Dr. Khosh brings precision to every Dysport treatment, calibrating the dose and placement to soften unwanted lines without compromising natural facial expression.

What Dysport Best Addresses

Dysport is most effective for softening dynamic wrinkles — the lines that develop and deepen over time from repeated facial expressions such as frowning, raising the eyebrows, squinting, or smiling. While the FDA approval centers on glabellar (frown) lines between the brows, Dr. Khosh treats a broader range of concerns where neuromodulator placement is well-suited:

• Glabellar Frown Lines: The vertical “11” lines between the eyebrows that develop from repeated frowning or concentrating
• Horizontal Forehead Lines: The horizontal creases across the forehead that form from raising the eyebrows
• Crow’s Feet: The fine lines that radiate outward from the corners of the eyes when smiling or squinting
• Bunny Lines: The small diagonal wrinkles that appear across the bridge of the nose when scrunching the face
• Lip Lines and Smile Refinement: Subtle softening of perioral lines and a gentle upturning of the mouth corners
• Brow Position: Carefully placed Dysport can produce a subtle, natural lift of the outer brow
• Neck Bands (Platysmal Cords): Vertical bands along the neck that become more visible with age

How Dysport Differs from Other Neuromodulators

While Botox, Dysport, and Xeomin all temporarily relax facial muscles to soften wrinkles, each formulation has slightly different characteristics. Dysport tends to take effect faster — patients often see results within 2 to 3 days, compared to up to 7 days for some other neuromodulators. Its molecular formulation also allows it to diffuse more broadly across the treated area, which can be an advantage for larger zones such as the forehead. Results typically last 3 to 4 months, similar to other neuromodulators. Dysport is FDA-approved for moderate to severe frown lines in adults under 65, though it is also frequently used to address horizontal forehead lines, crow’s feet, bunny lines, and other dynamic wrinkles.

“Choosing between Dysport, Botox, and Xeomin isn’t about which is better — it’s about which fits each patient’s anatomy and goals. Dysport’s faster onset and broader diffusion make it particularly well-suited to certain treatment patterns, and matching the right neuromodulator to the right patient is what separates a refreshed result from a generic one.” — Dr. Maurice Khosh

Schedule Your Consultation in Manhattan

Dysport may be the right choice for patients seeking natural-looking softening of moderate to severe frown lines and other dynamic wrinkles. The result depends as much on precise injection technique as on the product itself — and Dr. Khosh evaluates each patient individually to determine the right dose, placement, and product. To schedule a consultation at Dr. Khosh’s Park Avenue office in New York City, call (212) 339-9988 or contact us online to request an appointment.