Skip to content Skynn MD offers Dysport in Holly Springs, NC, an FDA approved injectable that relaxes the muscles behind frown lines, forehead creases, and crow’s feet, softening them for roughly three to four months. Treatments are performed under the direction of board certified physician Dr. Raghav Gotur, take about 15 minutes, and require no downtime.
What sets Dysport apart from other wrinkle relaxers is speed: many people notice their lines softening within two to three days, one of the fastest onsets available, which makes it a favorite before a wedding, a class reunion, or a camera-heavy weekend.
Dysport is a brand of botulinum toxin type A, the same family of muscle relaxing injectable as Botox and Xeomin. Its active ingredient is abobotulinumtoxinA, and it works by temporarily interrupting the nerve signal that tells a muscle to contract. When the muscle under a wrinkle stops pulling, the skin above it stops creasing, and the line fades.
Dysport treats dynamic wrinkles — the ones that appear when you frown, raise your brows, or squint — rather than the static folds and volume loss that fillers address. Because it only quiets the specific muscles your provider targets, the rest of your face keeps moving normally, so the result reads as rested rather than frozen.
The biggest practical difference is how Dysport spreads. Dysport is formulated with a smaller protein complex, so it diffuses a little more widely from each injection point than Botox does. That broader spread makes it especially well suited to large, flat areas, like the forehead, where even, natural looking softening matters. Dysport also tends to kick in faster — often within 24 to 48 hours, versus three to five days for Botox — which is why it’s a go to when a result is needed quickly.
Dysport and Botox are dosed on different scales and are not interchangeable unit for unit. It takes roughly two and a half to three units of Dysport to match one unit of Botox, which is why a Dysport unit count looks higher even though the result is comparable. None of this makes one product universally better — the right choice is anatomical.
A provider may reach for Dysport on a broad forehead, Botox for precise, smaller muscles, and Xeomin for patients who prefer a “naked,” additive‑free formula or who want to rotate products over time. At Skynn MD, Dr. Gotur matches the formulation to your face and goals rather than to habit.
Dysport’s only FDA approved cosmetic indication is the glabella — the “11” frown lines between the eyebrows. In experienced hands it’s also used off label across several other areas, which is standard practice in aesthetic medicine:
The FDA approved area, and the most common reason people start Dysport.
Horizontal creases across the forehead, where Dysport’s broader spread shines.
Because Skynn MD is physician‑led, the conversation can extend beyond cosmetics when it’s appropriate. Botulinum toxin is also used for jaw slimming and clenching (masseter), neck bands, excessive underarm sweating (hyperhidrosis), TMJ tension, and chronic migraine relief. These therapeutic uses call for genuine medical judgment about your health history — exactly the kind of screening a physician is trained to do.
Dysport is priced per unit, so your total depends on how many units your treatment areas need rather than on a flat per area fee. At your consultation, Dr. Gotur maps the areas you want treated, recommends a unit count, and walks you through a clear estimate before anything is injected — no surprises, and no pressure to add areas you didn’t ask about. As a planning guide, here are the unit ranges these areas typically take:
| Treatment area | Typical Dysport units* |
|---|---|
| Frown lines / "11s" (glabella) | ~50 units |
| Forehead lines | ~40–60 units |
| Crow's feet (both sides) | ~30–40 units |
| Brow lift | ~10 units |
| Bunny lines | ~10–15 units |
*Ranges are typical starting points from the Dysport label and injector consensus. Your exact dose is personalized to your muscle strength and goals.
How many units you actually need comes down to the area, your muscle strength, and the look you’re after, which is why a quick in‑person assessment beats any number off the internet.
First‑timers and people who want to keep visible movement usually start conservative — it’s easy to add more at a two‑week check, and impossible to take units back once they’re placed. Dr. Gotur tends to begin measured and refine, so you leave looking like a well‑rested version of yourself, not a different person.
You’ll likely see the first softening within two to three days, and the full effect lands at about two weeks. That fast onset is one of Dysport’s signature advantages.
Results generally hold for three to four months, after which the muscle gradually regains movement and the lines return — which is your cue for a maintenance visit. Many people settle into a rhythm of treatments every three to four months. Over time, regularly relaxing a muscle can soften how deeply its lines etch into the skin, so consistent maintenance often means needing slightly less down the road.
Most people describe the injections as quick pinches rather than real pain; the needle is very fine and the whole appointment usually takes about 15 minutes. A topical numbing cream is available if you’d like one.
Dysport treatments have no true downtime — you can drive yourself home and return to most of your day right away. Minor redness, small bumps, or pinpoint bruising at the injection sites are the usual after‑effects and typically fade within hours to a couple of days.
A little planning protects the result. For about 24 to 48 hours beforehand, it helps to skip alcohol and, where your own physician agrees it’s safe, blood‑thinning products like aspirin, ibuprofen, fish oil, and vitamin E, all of which can increase bruising. Arrive with clean skin and no heavy makeup.
Afterward, a few simple rules help the product settle where it’s meant to: stay upright for about four hours, avoid rubbing or massaging the treated areas for 24 hours, and hold off on strenuous exercise, saunas, and hot yoga for the rest of the day. Following these steps lowers the chance of the product migrating and helps you get the cleanest result.
Dysport is a strong fit for generally healthy adults who want to soften dynamic lines on the upper face while keeping natural expression, with little to no downtime. It’s also widely used preventively — starting before lines etch deeply can slow how they set in over the years.
Dysport isn’t recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding, for people with certain neuromuscular conditions, or for anyone with an allergy to its ingredients; notably, it contains trace cow’s‑milk protein, so it isn’t suitable if you have a true casein allergy. This is exactly where a physician‑led practice earns its keep: Dr. Gotur reviews your medications and health history first, so the plan is matched to you safely.
Holly Springs runs on a packed social calendar, and a lot of it happens in front of a camera. There’s HollyFest each October at Sugg Farm, First Friday concerts on the Cultural Center lawn through the warm months, summer evenings watching the Holly Springs Salamanders, and a steady stream of weddings, graduations, and family reunions. Add in a town that’s grown fast with young professionals and families — many of them commuting the 25 or so minutes to Raleigh and the Research Triangle Park — and you get a community that’s busy, social, and not shy of a photograph.
Dysport in Holly Springs, NC fits that life well: a 15‑minute, no‑downtime appointment with results that show up in days rather than weeks.
That speed creates a genuine planning advantage. Because the full effect lands at about two weeks, the smart move before a big date on the calendar is to book roughly two to three weeks ahead, leaving room for a touch‑up if needed so you’re camera‑ready and still completely yourself. Whether you’re in Twelve Oaks, Holly Glen, Sunset Ridge, or Bridgewater, a treatment fits between school pickup and dinner.
Skynn MD also welcomes patients from neighboring Apex, Cary, Fuquay‑Varina, Morrisville, Garner, and Willow Spring, as well as the greater Raleigh and Triangle area across Wake County.
Skynn MD is physician‑led. Treatments are directed by Dr. Raghav Gotur, founder and CEO, who is board‑certified in Internal Medicine (ABIM) — trained at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine — and board‑certified in Aesthetic Medicine (AAAM), with more than 20 years in medicine. For a neuromodulator, that clinical depth is the point: choosing the right product and dose for your facial anatomy, screening the medications and conditions that affect candidacy, and understanding hormonal and age‑related changes in how muscles respond over time. It also means the therapeutic side of Dysport — migraines, TMJ, clenching, excessive sweating — is in genuinely qualified hands.
Dysport is one of three neuromodulators offered here alongside Botox and Xeomin; compare them on our Wrinkle Relaxers overview or simply book a consultation and let Dr. Gotur recommend the best fit.
Ready to smooth those lines before your next big moment? Book your Dysport consultation at Skynn MD in Holly Springs today.
Neither is universally better — they’re dosed differently and suit different jobs. Dysport spreads a bit more and works faster, which is great for broad areas like the forehead and for quick results, while Botox is often chosen for precise, smaller muscles. At Skynn MD, Dr. Gotur picks the product that fits your anatomy and goals.
Many people see softening within two to three days, with the full effect at about two weeks. That’s one of the fastest onsets of any wrinkle relaxer, which is why Dysport is popular before events.
Most patients enjoy results for three to four months. After that, movement gradually returns and the lines reappear, which is the signal for a maintenance treatment.
Dysport is priced per unit, so your total depends on how many areas you treat and how many units they need. You’ll get the per unit price and a full estimate at your consultation, before anything is injected.
Most people feel only quick pinches. The needle is very fine, the appointment takes about 15 minutes, and numbing cream is available on request.
No real downtime. You can return to most normal activities right away, though it’s best to stay upright for about four hours, avoid rubbing the area for 24 hours, and skip strenuous exercise for the rest of the day.
Dysport isn’t recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding, for certain neuromuscular conditions, or for anyone with a true cow’s milk protein (casein) allergy, since it contains trace milk protein. Dr. Gotur reviews your health history first to confirm it’s right for you.
Yes. Beyond cosmetic lines, botulinum toxin is used for jaw clenching and slimming, TMJ tension, excessive sweating, and chronic migraines. Because Skynn MD is physician led, these therapeutic uses can be evaluated properly.
Board Certified in Internal Medicine(ABIM) – Mt. Sinai School of Medicine
Board Certified in Aesthetic Medicine (AAAM)
With 20+ yrs of working in the field of MEDICINE across various disciplines, Dr. G(Gotur) perceived there was a need for more personalized wellness and aesthetic services that catered to the unique health, skin, and beauty concerns of people with diverse backgrounds, this led to the conception of SKYNN MD Medspa and Aesthetics.
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