Dysport Flashcards
What is the potency of Dysport cf Botox?
0.33 to 0.5 that of Botox. Requires doses 3-4x higher for same effect
Approved indications for Dysport in nz?
Glabella lines & lateral canthal linea
How is Dysport stored?
Unreconstituted in fridge 2-8 deg
Same once reconstituted for 24 hrs
How many units in 1 vial of Dysport?
Available in 300 & 500 unit vials
How to reconstitute vials of Dysport?
300 units With 1.5 mL NaCl 0.9%
500 units with 2.5 mL NaCl 0.9%
How many units in 0.1 mL reconstituted Dysport?
20 units
How many units in 0.01 mL Dysport?
2 units
How many units in 0.05 mL Dysport?
10 units
How many units Dysport in 0.2 mL?
40 units
Onset Dysport?
2-5 days
How long does Dysport last?
4-5 months (glabella)
Medication contraindications?
Aminoglycoside abx, D-penicillamine
Most common SE Dysport?
Other common?
Headache
Asymmetry, bruising
What causes eyelid ptosis?
Spread to levator palpebrae superioris
What should you test for before injecting forehead (hint.. ptosis)
Brow ptosis. Ask to close & open eyes, do they need frontalis to assist opening?
Frontalis dose & technique?
10-20 U in 4-6 spaced areas
X4 injections horizontally across midline, extending to midpupillary line or just beyond
Depth of injection frontalis?
Originates bone, inserts skin
Depth of injection corrugator supercilli?
Medial - bone, lateral (mid eyebrow) intradermal (inserts into skin)
Site of injection C supercilli?
Confirm site (frown, relax)
Above medial canthus, deep
2cm lateral & sl superior
1cm above orbital rim, needle facing up
Dose of Botox glabella?
10 U each point, x5 points
Ie 50 U total
Location & depth injection procerus?
Midline between ipsilateral med eyebrow & contralat med canthus
Inject in subcut space
Location of injection crows feet?
OO muscle
Superficial to avoid injecting Z major & causing mouth droop
Dose of Dysport for crow’s feet?
30-45 U each side total, x3 sites each side
I.e 10 U each site
Location & depth of injection of crow’s feet?
1cm lateral from orbital rim
Superficial
