Dr. Henry Chen’s Los Angeles Dysport Injections are both fast acting and long lasting. Dysport Injections are a great choice those that are in search of an effective way to fade fine lines and wrinkles. One of the first places that aging can be seen is in the face and neck area. These changes can really make a dramatic impact on the overall appearance of someone’s face. Thankfully there are now non-surgical medical procedures that can successfully put an end to wrinkles and crow’s feet.
Los Angeles Dysport is injected directly into the facial muscles to temporarily immobilize them. Dysport Injections are especially effective for the the glabellar muscles, the muscles that form the creases and wrinkles on your forehead when you frown.
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What is the difference between Botox and Dysport Injections?
Unlike Botox, Dysport diffuses a bit farther from the point of the injection. Meaning that Dysport fewer injections are needed than that of Botox. Dr. Henry Chen, MD is a highly skilled facial plastic surgeon and understands that it is imperative to be exact when administering Dysport to different areas of the face. When improperly injected, Dysport can lead to eyelid or eyebrow dropping. However rare, these incidents happen only when patients don’t see a licensed and experienced plastic surgeon for their Los Angeles Dysport Injections.
Los Angeles Dysport Injections help with:
- Frown lines in the forehead area
- Crow’s feet
- Neck wrinkling
- Glabellar lines (lines between the eyebrows)
Typically 3 to 5 Injections are needed to properly treat glabellar lines. While painless, some patients do request an additional local anesthetic to help with the discomfort. There are numbing creams available as well. The full Los Angeles Dysport treatment typically lasts less than 15 minutes. The full effect of the treatment will take several days as the muscles gradually relax.
Fast Acting, Longer Lasting
Dysport reportedly has less protein than Botox so it tends to take longer for the body to break it down. Which means longer lasting results for patients. Los Angeles Dysport is injected directly into the lines of the face where the facial muscles are. It is a very precise procedure in which the steady hand of a qualified plastic surgeon in Los Angeles.
The underlying facial muscles weaken so they don’t pull as firmly. The human face has about 20 muscles which are in charge of motion and facial expression. Muscle motion pulls on the overlying skin resulting in unsightly creases. Youthful skin is elastic and can resist this pull with no formation of wrinkles. Yet, over time as skin loses its elasticity, wrinkles grow. There are several formulas of botulinum toxins accessible today including Dysport Injections. Of these Los Angeles Dysport Injections is of the most popular. When used appropriately, Dysport Injections can prevent the formation of wrinkles or help wrinkles that have already formed.
Dr. Henry Chen, MD | Los Angeles Dysport Specialist
Henry Chen, M.D. is a double board-certified facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon. Dr. Chen specializes in all aspects of cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the head and neck and is a licensed facial filler and Dysport Injection Specialist. His philosophy focuses on a personalized approach, tailoring procedures to each patient’s individual desires to achieve natural looking results with minimal downtime.
As an experienced and highly skilled facial plastic surgeon, Dr. Henry Chen performs professional Dysport injections at his practice in Los Angeles CA to help patients improve their appearance and overall quality of their daily lives.
Education
Dr. Chen graduated magna cum laude from Rice University and then obtained dual M.D./M.B.A. degrees from Baylor College of Medicine and the Jones Graduate School of Business at Rice University. He completed his residency training in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Colorado, where he also served as chief resident.
Following residency, Dr. Chen was one of only 40 surgeons chosen nationwide yearly to complete a prestigious fellowship in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He completed his fellowship at Albany Medical Center and the New England Laser and Cosmetic Surgery Center in Albany, New York under the mentorship of Dr. Edwin F. Williams, III, the current president of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and an international leader in the field.
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