Local Service — Park Ridge, IL
DYSPORT IN PARK RIDGE
Provider-administered Dysport (abobotulinumtoxinA) for forehead lines, glabellar lines, and crow's feet. Real intake, real conversation, real injection — performed by a board-certified nurse practitioner. Not a 10-minute medspa drive-through.
Written and medically reviewed by Missy Zammichieli, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC · Updated May 3, 2026
From the Provider
Missy Zammichieli, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
Aesthetic injectables are medicine. The market doesn't always treat them that way. I see patients who walked into a strip-mall medspa, got 30 units injected by someone who had never asked about their medical history, and ended up with a heavy brow or asymmetric smile because the dose and placement were wrong for their anatomy.
What we do here is straightforward: real intake, full medication and medical history, photographs, a discussion of what we expect and what we don't, then a properly placed injection. Follow-up at two weeks if you want it. If something needs adjusting, we adjust it.
Dysport works. It works better when the person injecting it actually knows your face and your goals.
WHAT WE TREAT
Dysport (abobotulinumtoxinA) is FDA-approved for moderate-to-severe glabellar lines and is also used cosmetically for forehead and lateral canthal lines.
Glabellar Lines (the "11s")
FDA-approved indication. The vertical lines between the eyebrows from corrugator and procerus muscle activity. The most predictable area for neuromodulators.
Forehead Lines
Horizontal frontalis lines. Requires careful dosing — too much and the brow drops. We assess brow position before treating, and dose conservatively.
Crow's Feet
Lateral canthal lines from orbicularis oculi activity. Smaller dose, more superficial. Tends to soften smile lines without freezing the natural expression.
WHY A REAL CLINIC, NOT A MEDSPA DRIVE-THROUGH
Intake matters
Every Dysport patient gets a documented medical history, contraindication screen, medication review, and goal discussion before any injection. That's the standard of care. It is also routinely skipped in high-volume settings.
Anatomy is not a template
Brow position, frontalis activity, prior treatments, and asymmetries change where and how much to inject. Cookie-cutter dosing produces cookie-cutter results — and occasionally complications. We treat your face, not a diagram.
Follow-up access
If something needs an adjustment at two weeks — a touch-up, asymmetry correction, brow lift compensation — you book back in with the same provider who injected you. Continuity matters with neuromodulators.
WHAT TO EXPECT
1. Book consultation
15-minute consult to review your goals, medical history, photographs, and the units we'd recommend. Pricing is locked in before you treat.
2. Treatment
Quick — typically under 10 minutes. Tiny needle, minimal discomfort. You walk out and resume your day. Avoid lying down or heavy exercise for 4 hours.
3. Two-week check
Optional follow-up at 14 days for touch-ups or adjustments. Most patients don't need it; the option is there if you do.
Pricing
Dysport is priced per unit. Total varies by area and dose. We discuss the unit count and total before you treat — no surprise charges. Typically 50–80 Dysport units for glabellar lines, 30–50 for forehead, 20–40 for crow's feet (varies by patient). Cosmetic injectables are typically self-pay.
COMMON QUESTIONS
What's the difference between Dysport and Botox?
Both are neuromodulators that temporarily relax targeted muscles by blocking acetylcholine at the neuromuscular junction. Dysport tends to onset faster (24–48 hours) and spread slightly more from the injection point — useful for broader areas. Botox tends to be more localized. Unit dosing is not interchangeable. Choice depends on the area, your goals, and prior response.
How long does it last?
Most patients see relaxation within 2–3 days, full effect by 7–10 days, and duration of 3–4 months on average. Duration varies by metabolism, muscle activity, and dose. Heavy training or very active facial muscles often metabolize faster.
Will my face look frozen?
Not unless you ask for that. We dose for natural movement — softening the resting line without eliminating expression. If you want a more dramatic result, we can dose accordingly; if you want subtle, we dose for subtle.
Who shouldn't get Dysport?
Patients with known hypersensitivity to abobotulinumtoxinA or to cow's milk protein (it contains trace amounts), patients with neuromuscular disorders such as myasthenia gravis or ALS, anyone pregnant or breastfeeding, and active infection at the injection site. We screen for all of these at intake.
Can I combine Dysport with other treatments?
Yes. Many patients pair Dysport with PRP microneedling, skincare, and other aesthetic protocols. Read our PRP microneedling guide. We sequence treatments to avoid overlap.
BOOK A CONSULT
Dysport in Park Ridge, performed by a board-certified nurse practitioner. Real intake, real follow-up.
Book a ConsultEducational information only. Not medical advice. Dysport is a prescription medication with FDA-approved indications and risks including temporary bruising, swelling, headache, eyelid ptosis, and rare distant spread of toxin effect. Eligibility is determined during consultation. Pregnant or breastfeeding patients are not candidates. Patients with neuromuscular disorders or hypersensitivity to abobotulinumtoxinA or cow's milk protein should not receive Dysport. Moonshot Medical and Performance is a licensed medical clinic in Park Ridge, IL. All injections are performed by Missy Zammichieli, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, who holds full practice authority in Illinois.