Dysport in Scottsdale, tailored to how your face moves. It begins working in two to three days and spreads evenly from each injection point, which makes it a beautiful choice for broad areas like the forehead. Every treatment is performed by one of our board-certified nurse practitioners.
Dysport is abobotulinumtoxinA, a purified botulinum toxin type A from the same family as Botox, working by the same mechanism. It temporarily quiets the nerve signal that tells a muscle to contract, so the skin above it no longer folds into a line. Dysport has been FDA-approved for glabellar lines since 2009, and was used medically long before that.
Where it differs is diffusion. Dysport spreads slightly further from each injection point than Botox does. Across a broad, flat muscle like the frontalis, that creates a smoother, more even result with fewer injection points. For precision work such as a lip flip or a gummy smile, where a millimeter of spread can change your expression, Botox is usually the better fit.
Dysport also has a faster onset, typically two to three days rather than three to five. Neither product is better. They suit different muscles, and a thoughtfully planned appointment often uses both.
Dysport is $4.50 per unit at KORA. Because it has its own unit scale, a treatment typically uses roughly two and a half to three times as many units as the equivalent Botox treatment. At your complimentary consultation, we map your dose, explain how the units work and share your total before anything begins.
Dysport has its own unit scale, so your consultation focuses on your complete treatment total.
Dysport's gentle spread suits broad muscles beautifully, while smaller, expressive areas often call for Botox. Here are the areas where our injectors most often choose Dysport.
Often the most natural fit for Dysport. The frontalis is broad and flat, and wider diffusion gives a smoother, more even result across it with fewer injection points than Botox needs.
The FDA-approved indication and the most studied dose. Both products work well here, and Dysport tends to act faster, which is helpful if you have an event coming up.
Another broad, fanning area that suits an even spread. We keep dosing conservative at the outer edge so your smile stays natural.
Diagonal creases across the nose bridge, often appearing once the elevens are treated. Small doses, placed with care to avoid the muscles that lift the lip.
Relaxing the depressor muscles allows the brow to sit a little higher. Dysport's spread helps here, with precise placement so the brow lifts gently rather than drops.
The platysmal cords that pull down on the jawline. A large surface area where broader diffusion and a higher unit count work well.
Reduces clenching and grinding, and gradually slims a heavy lower face over six to eight weeks. A larger muscle that suits Dysport's natural spread.
Dysport gently interrupts one chemical signal between nerve and muscle. The effect is temporary and nothing is filled. Here's how it works.
Dysport arrives as a powder and is reconstituted before use. It has its own unit scale, roughly two and a half to three units to one Botox unit, so your dose is planned specifically for Dysport from the start.
Dysport is placed into the muscle belly creating the line rather than into the skin. Because it spreads a little further, our injectors place points more conservatively near the brow and eye.
Dysport prevents the release of acetylcholine, the messenger that tells the muscle to contract. Onset is faster than Botox, and most patients notice softening by day two or three.
With the muscle at rest, the skin above it is no longer creased hundreds of times a day. Existing lines soften and new ones stop deepening.
Over three to four months, the body grows new nerve terminals and movement returns. Treating on schedule helps keep lines from re-etching and often reduces the units needed over time.
We'll ask you to frown, raise your brows, squint and smile while we observe how each muscle moves. Together, we decide whether Dysport, Botox or both suit each area.
Areas, product, unit count and total, with the Dysport-to-Botox conversion explained so everything is clear. Nothing is prepared until you agree.
The areas are cleansed. Most patients choose to skip numbing, as the needle is very fine and each injection takes about a second.
Ten to twenty minutes depending on how many areas. Small raised bumps appear at each point and settle within the hour.
We go through the first 24 hours with you, then book your complimentary review at day 14, though with Dysport you'll likely see a difference by day three.
Individual results vary. All photographs are of KORA patients, unretouched, in identical lighting and framing, shared with written consent.
Dysport begins working in 2 to 3 days, a little sooner than Botox, and reaches full effect at day 14. Results last approximately 3 to 4 months, after which treatment is repeated to maintain them.
Planning for an event? Dysport's faster onset gives you a couple of extra days, and we still recommend treating at least three weeks ahead so there's time for your review before the date.
Most Dysport side effects are mild and short-lived: temporary redness, small bumps at the injection points that settle within an hour, mild bruising, a light headache on the first day, and occasional tenderness. Less commonly, an eyelid or brow can droop temporarily if product reaches a nearby muscle. This resolves on its own within weeks, and it's why careful placement near the brow is especially important with Dysport. Rarely, patients notice flu-like symptoms in the first day or two. Serious effects are very rare. Please contact us right away if you notice any difficulty swallowing or breathing, muscle weakness spreading beyond the treated area, or a change in vision.
Dysport is formulated with lactose and contains a trace of cow's milk protein, so it isn't suitable for anyone with a cow's milk protein allergy. This is one way it differs from Botox, and we screen for it at every consultation. Lactose intolerance is different and is not a contraindication; a true milk protein allergy is. If you have one, Botox is an excellent alternative and works just as well.
A small number of patients find that Botox becomes less effective over years of treatment. One suspected cause is an immune response to the accessory proteins that surround the toxin molecule. Dysport carries a lower complexing protein load, so switching can occasionally restore a response, though results aren't guaranteed. More often, the cause is under-dosing or treating too frequently, so we review your history carefully before recommending a switch.
The forehead is where thoughtful product choice makes the most difference. The frontalis is a broad, flat sheet of muscle, and the goal is even softening across all of it while keeping the brow in its natural position. Botox stays closer to each injection point, so an even result calls for more points and careful spacing. Dysport spreads a little further from each point, creating a smooth result across a wide area with fewer injections and less chance of a banded or patchy look. Near the brow, that spread is respected through the dose and placement our nurse practitioners choose for you.
For forehead lines, Dysport is often the preferred choice. The frontalis is broad and flat, and Dysport's wider diffusion softens it evenly with fewer injection points. For precision areas such as a lip flip, a gummy smile or around the eye, Botox stays closer to the point and is usually the better fit. Neither product is stronger or longer-lasting in any meaningful sense. Because the units differ, we compare treatment totals with you at consultation.
| Compare | This treatmentDysport | AlternativeBotox | Pairs withDermal filler | Pairs withSculptra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Forehead, crow's feet, neck, masseter — broad muscles | Lip flip, gummy smile, around the eye — precision work | Lines present when your face is completely still | Gradual, broad facial volume loss |
| What it does | Relaxes muscle with wider diffusion from each point | Same mechanism, stays tighter to the injection point | Restores lost volume rather than relaxing muscle | Stimulates your own collagen over months |
| Onset | Day 2–3 | Day 3–5 | Immediate | 6–12 weeks |
| Typically lasts | 3–4 months | 3–4 months | 9–18 months | Up to 2 years |
| Treatment area | Typical Dysport units | Priced | Estimated cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forehead Lines | 30–60 units | $4.50 / unit | $135 – $270 |
| Frown Lines (11s) | 50–75 units | $4.50 / unit | $225 – $337.50 |
| Crow's Feet | 30–90 units | $4.50 / unit | $135 – $405 |
| Masseter (Face Slimming) | 90–180 units | $4.50 / unit | $405 – $810 |
| Consultation | — | — | Complimentary |
KORA was founded by Katie Manhardt, MSN, FNP-C, a board-certified family nurse practitioner and national clinical trainer for Galderma, the maker of Dysport. Audrey Bakken, NP, brings 23+ years in medicine and more than a decade in aesthetics. Dana Nichols, NP, brings nine years of ICU nursing to her calm, detail-oriented care.
Whoever you see, the approach is the same: a careful assessment, a plan built around your anatomy and goals, and natural-looking results.
Every treatment begins with a complimentary consultation, careful muscle mapping and a custom treatment plan for your face and goals.
We offer Dysport and Botox and choose area by area, often within one appointment: Dysport for the forehead and crow's feet, Botox where precision matters.
I had such an amazing experience with Katie! I've had Dysport before, but these are easily the best results I've ever had. She is incredibly knowledgeable, precise, and really takes the time to understand exactly what you're looking for. Katie's expertise and attention to detail made me feel completely confident throughout the process, and the results are so natural and flawless. I'm so happy I finally found my injector bestie!
I had an amazing experience with Katie! I was apprehensive to getting treatment because of bad results I've seen on friends from other injectors. Katie is incredibly knowledgeable. She shows you measurements of your face and explains how things should be done to keep you looking natural. She has done lip filler on myself and two other girlfriends and we all look so natural! I genuinely wouldn't trust anyone else so to my face.
Katie was AMAZING. She took the time to explain everything and answer all questions before doing anything. She really makes sure that what you are looking for makes sense and fits your face! She is extremely talented at what she does and leaves you feeling like the absolute best version of yourself!! Can't recommend her enough!
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Dysport is abobotulinumtoxinA, a purified botulinum toxin type A made by Galderma. It works by the same mechanism as Botox, temporarily relaxing the muscles that create expression lines, but spreads slightly further from each injection point and acts faster.
Neither is better; they suit different muscles. Dysport's wider diffusion is ideal across broad areas like the forehead and crow's feet. Botox stays closer to the injection point, which makes it the better fit for precision work such as a lip flip or a gummy smile.
Dysport is often preferred. The frontalis is a broad, flat muscle, and Dysport's wider spread produces a smoother, more even result across it with fewer injection points, helping avoid the patchy look that point-by-point treatment can create.
Dysport is $4.50 per unit at KORA, with your total confirmed at consultation. Its per-unit price is lower than Botox, and you'll need roughly 2.5 to 3 times as many units, so treatment totals are broadly comparable.
The FDA-approved glabellar dose is 50 units. Forehead lines typically take 30 to 50, crow's feet 30 to 60, and masseter treatment 100 to 150. Your dose depends on muscle strength and is mapped at consultation.
Two to three days for the first visible change, a day or two sooner than Botox, with full effect at day 14. We recommend waiting two weeks before judging the final result.
Typically three to four months, occasionally slightly longer. Treating on schedule helps prevent lines from re-etching and often reduces the number of units needed over time.
Most patients describe a brief pinch. The needle is very fine and each injection takes a second or two. Topical numbing or ice is available if you prefer, though most people find they do not need it.
Yes, and we often do: Dysport across the forehead and crow's feet, Botox for precision areas. Each is dosed on its own unit scale, and both are included in your plan before treatment.
Most are mild and short-lived: redness, small bumps that settle within an hour, mild bruising, a light headache, occasional tenderness. Temporary brow or eyelid droop is uncommon and resolves on its own. Rarely, flu-like symptoms occur in the first day or two. Please contact us right away about any difficulty swallowing or breathing, spreading muscle weakness or vision change.
Not if you have a true cow's milk protein allergy. Dysport contains a trace of cow's milk protein, which makes it unsuitable in that case. Lactose intolerance is different and is not a contraindication. Botox contains no milk protein and is an excellent alternative.
Dysport isn't recommended for anyone pregnant, trying to conceive or breastfeeding; anyone with a neuromuscular condition such as myasthenia gravis or ALS; anyone with a cow's milk protein allergy; anyone with an infection at the injection site; or anyone with a known allergy to its components.
Sometimes. A small number of patients develop a reduced response to Botox, possibly from an immune reaction to its accessory proteins. Dysport carries a lower complexing protein load, so switching occasionally restores a response. More often, the cause is under-dosing or treating too frequently, and we assess that first.
Yes, often. Our clinic is on 69th Street just south of Shea, inside Scottsdale and a few hundred yards from the Paradise Valley boundary, usually a five to ten minute drive from most of PV.
10505 N 69th Street, Suite 1300, Scottsdale, AZ 85253 — at 69th Street just south of Shea Boulevard, with free private parking. We are appointment only.
Our clinic sits at 69th Street just south of Shea — inside Scottsdale, and a few hundred yards from the Paradise Valley town line. Patients travel to us from across the East Valley.
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That's exactly what your consultation is for, and the answer is often both. We map how each muscle moves, then choose the right product for each area.
That's very understandable. Roughly 2.5 to 3 Dysport units equal 1 Botox unit, and we'll walk you through the conversion and share your treatment total.
We dose to soften lines while keeping your natural expression, which often means fewer units than you'd expect. We prefer a gentle start, with any refinements at your two-week review.
Bring your treatment history. Sometimes switching to Dysport helps; more often the cause is under-dosing or treating too often. We'll share what we find and recommend the best next step.
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