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One of the First Practices Offering Dysport

DELRAY BEACH, Fla. – (June 24, 2009) – Dysport, a new simple, effective, non-surgical treatment that reduces and smoothes frown lines and wrinkles, has hit the market as a product comparable to Botox. Dr. Jacob D. Steiger of Steiger Facial Plastic Surgery in Delray Beach is one of the first South Florida physicians offering the newly FDA-approved product as he receives the first shipment available. Supported by over a decade of clinical experience, Dysport (also known as Reloxin®), has been used in the past on patients who were resistant to Botox. The product has been said to spread more easily than Botox, covering a larger area and causing less bruising. “In May, Dysport received FDA approval, which means that it is just as effective and safe as Botox,” said Dr. Steiger, an accomplished, Ivy League-trained facial plastic surgeon. “Also, Dysport may have a slight price advantage over Botox.” Dr. Steiger blogs about Dysport on his Web site, www.drsteiger.com.   Dysport, an in-office injection procedure that can be performed with no downtime, is a neurotoxin, as is Botox. It improves the appearance by correcting dynamic facial wrinkles. Dysport was developed in the United Kingdom in the early 1990s to successfully treat a number of neurological and ophthalmic conditions. Since that time, thousands of treatments have been safely and effectively performed. In New Zealand, eye specialists and neurologists have used Dysport for over 12 years to treat nervous tics and muscle spasms of the face and neck. It was the first botulinum toxin Type A to be approved in that country for medical use.   “Safety and trust are the cornerstones of my practice,” said Dr. Steiger. “I have thoroughly researched and investigated Dysport. With it, I’ll continue to offer the best possible cosmetic care to my patients.” Dysport is made by Ipsen SA and Medicis® Pharmaceutical Corporation. ABOUT JACOB D. STEIGER, M.D. & STEIGER FACIAL PLASTIC SURGERY An accomplished, Ivy League-trained physician, Dr. Jacob D. Steiger specializes exclusively in plastic surgery of the face. His areas of expertise include facial rejuvenation procedures (facelift, brow lift, fat grafting, chemical peels), rhinoplasty and revision rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery), otoplasty (ear pinback), scar revisions, and facial MOHS reconstruction. Among the advanced techniques he offers are vertical facelifts, which utilize a three-dimensional approach to correct lax skin and ligaments while restoring facial volume with fat micrografting, and deep plane facelifts, which treats the underlying tissue layers and muscles to provide a longer-lasting rejuvenation benefit. The surgical services Dr. Steiger provides are complemented by a number of non-surgical interventional procedures, including facial fillers, Botox treatments, the full range of skin resurfacing options and liposculpturing. Dr. Steiger is one of only a handful of physicians in South Florida who dedicates his practice solely to plastic surgery of the face and nose. Dr. Steiger passed rigorous testing by the American Board of Facial Plastic Surgery and is a diplomat of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He is also board-certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Dr. Steiger’s practice is located at 4675 Linton Boulevard, Suite 200 in Delray Beach, Florida. Office hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Saturday appointments may be arranged on request. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 561-499-9339, toll-free at 866-994-FACE (3223) or visit www.drsteiger.com. < Prev   Next >