Smooth expression lines and wrinkles while preserving the character that makes you look like yourself. At Leader Plastic Surgery, double board-certified facial plastic surgeon Dr. Brittany Leader offers DYSPORT® in Palo Alto to soften frown lines, forehead creases, and crow’s feet. Her artful approach creates natural refinement, so you look refreshed and unmistakably you.
What is DYSPORT?
Relax Dynamic Wrinkles While Preserving Expressions:
DYSPORT is an injectable wrinkle relaxer that softens dynamic expression lines caused by repeated facial muscle movement. During treatment, Dr. Leader carefully places small amounts of DYSPORT into specific muscles using a very fine needle.
The medication relaxes those muscles, reducing the appearance of frown lines between the brows, forehead creases, and crow’s feet. Treatments typically take only a few minutes in the office and involve no downtime, allowing most patients to return to normal activities the same day.
Quick Glance
Treatment Time
10-20 minutes per session
Patient Downtime
Minimal to none (most patients return to normal activities the same day)
Treatment Series
Single treatment (maintenance recommended every 3-4 months)
Procedure Type
In-office, minimally invasive treatment
Concerns Treated:
- Glabellar lines (frown lines between the eyebrows)
- Forehead lines
- Crow’s feet around the eyes
- Bunny lines on the nose
- Downturned corners of the mouth
- Chin dimpling (“orange peel” texture)
- Platysmal neck bands
Dr. Leader’s Approach
Natural Results, Intentionally Crafted.
Dr. Leader approaches injectables with the same philosophy she brings to surgery: thoughtful, precise, and tailored to the individual. When performing DYSPORT, she studies how your facial muscles move and where lines naturally form. Rather than simply softening wrinkles, her goal is to relax the right muscles while preserving the expressions that make you look like yourself.
Her approach blends surgical-level anatomical expertise with an artistic eye shaped by years of drawing and sculpting with her artist grandfather. Fellowship-trained in facial plastic surgery, Dr. Leader believes the most beautiful results are the ones that look effortless. With DYSPORT, that means subtle refinement: smoothing expression lines while maintaining natural movement.
Benefits of DYSPORT:
- Softening dynamic expression lines without surgery
- Quick in-office treatment with minimal discomfort
- Natural-looking results that preserve expressions
- Little to no downtime after treatment
- Subtle smoothing of moderate to severe frown lines
- Precise dosing tailored to individual facial anatomy
- Fast onset of visible results for many patients
- Temporary treatment with adjustable outcomes
DYSPORT FAQs
Is There Downtime After DYSPORT?
Downtime is minimal to none. Most people return to normal activities the same day. Dr. Leader will provide a few simple aftercare instructions, such as avoiding strenuous exercise for the rest of the day, to help ensure the best possible results.
How Long Does DYSPORT Take to Work?
Many patients begin noticing improvement within 2-3 days, with the full results typically visible in about 1-2 weeks. Dr. Leader carefully evaluates your muscle activity during your visit and helps set clear expectations for when your results should appear.
How Long Do the Results Last?
For most patients, the results last 3-4 months. Over time, muscle movement gradually returns, and expression lines may reappear. Dr. Leader often recommends periodic maintenance treatments to help keep your results smooth and consistent.
Will I Still Look Natural After Treatment?
Yes. Dr. Leader’s goal is never to freeze your expression. Instead, she uses precise placement and conservative dosing to soften lines while preserving the movements that make you you.
Schedule Your Consultation
Leader Plastic Surgery is a boutique facial plastic surgery practice where you’ll receive thoughtful, personalized care directly from Dr. Brittany Leader. Known for her warm Midwestern attitude to patient care and meticulous attention to detail, she takes the time to understand your goals and create results that feel balanced. Conveniently located in the heart of Silicon Valley near San Jose, we invite you to schedule your consultation for DYSPORT in Palo Alto today.
