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Dysport

Dysport Injections for New Jersey Patients

Dysport Requires an Indication-Specific Medical Evaluation

Dysport is the brand name for abobotulinumtoxinA, a prescription botulinum toxin administered by intramuscular injection. Its approved uses include cervical dystonia, spasticity, and the temporary improvement of moderate to severe glabellar lines between the eyebrows. Each use involves different symptoms, muscles, doses, and medical disciplines, making an indication-specific evaluation essential.

If you’re considering Dysport injections in New Jersey, first confirm which type of clinician should evaluate your condition and whether the treatment may be appropriate. Dysport isn’t a general treatment for arthritis, routine joint pain, or every form of muscle tightness. Treatment availability and eligibility require clinician review.

Call (856) 424-5005 to ask whether your Dysport-related concern falls within our rheumatology services and what type of evaluation may be appropriate.

FDA-Labeled Uses for Dysport

Dysport has distinct therapeutic and cosmetic indications. Before recommending treatment, a clinician must consider the diagnosis, affected muscles, treatment goals, medical history, and previous exposure to any botulinum toxin product.

Cervical Dystonia

Cervical dystonia causes involuntary neck muscle contractions that can affect head position and produce neck-related symptoms. Dysport is approved to treat cervical dystonia in adults. An evaluation may include identifying the affected muscles, reviewing symptom patterns, and determining which medical discipline should direct care.

Spasticity

Spasticity is increased muscle tone or stiffness that can interfere with movement and function. Dysport is approved to treat spasticity in patients age 2 and older, but candidacy depends on the patient’s age, diagnosis, symptom severity, affected muscles, and treatment goals. Neurology, physical medicine and rehabilitation, or another medical discipline may direct this evaluation.

Glabellar Lines

Dysport is also approved for the temporary improvement of moderate to severe glabellar lines in adults younger than 65. This cosmetic use is separate from treatment for cervical dystonia or spasticity and isn’t part of routine rheumatologic care. Patients seeking cosmetic injections should confirm that their chosen provider offers the service and has appropriate training.

Dysport units aren’t interchangeable with units of Botox or other botulinum toxin products. Product selection and dosing require an individual assessment by the treating clinician.

Safety Considerations Before Dysport Treatment

Dysport’s prescribing information includes a boxed warning, the Food and Drug Administration’s most prominent safety warning. Botulinum toxin effects may spread beyond the injection site and cause generalized weakness, difficulty swallowing or breathing, speech changes, or other serious symptoms. A qualified clinician should explain which symptoms require prompt medical attention.

Medical screening may address:

  • Allergies to botulinum toxin products or their ingredients
  • Infection at a proposed injection site
  • Neuromuscular disorders or existing swallowing or breathing difficulties
  • Pregnancy or lactation considerations
  • Current medications, including muscle relaxants and aminoglycoside antibiotics
  • Previous botulinum toxin treatments and the dates they were administered

Potential adverse effects vary by indication and may include injection-site discomfort, weakness, headache, swallowing difficulty, dry mouth, or falls. Before treatment, discuss the proposed injection sites, monitoring plan, follow-up needs, and any additional therapy that may be recommended.

Is Rheumatology the Right Starting Point?

At Arthritis, Rheumatic & Bone Disease Associates, we’ve provided independent rheumatology care since 1974. Every physician has completed fellowship training in rheumatology and is board-certified or board-eligible. Across seven New Jersey locations, we provide diagnostic blood panels, imaging, therapeutic injections, in-office diagnostic ultrasound, medication management, infusion therapy, and long-term monitoring.

These confirmed rheumatology services don’t establish that every location administers Dysport. Please contact us before scheduling to confirm whether we evaluate the diagnosis for which Dysport is being considered. If the suspected indication falls outside rheumatology, evaluation by neurology, physical medicine and rehabilitation, ophthalmology, dermatology, or another discipline may be more appropriate.

What to Bring to a Dysport-Related Consultation

A consultation may include a review of your symptoms, diagnosis, prior treatments, medications, and reason for considering Dysport. Relevant records can show what has already been evaluated and help identify the appropriate next step.

When applicable, bring:

  • A current list of medications and supplements
  • Dates and details of previous botulinum toxin injections
  • Relevant imaging and laboratory results
  • Records from your primary care physician or treating clinician
  • Notes about symptoms, affected movements, and responses to prior treatments

We accept new patients and second opinions, coordinate findings with primary care and referring physicians, and welcome questions about diagnoses, test results, and treatment options. We also work with most major insurance plans and help identify copay assistance options for eligible care. Coverage for any evaluation or treatment depends on the individual plan.

Confirm the Right Evaluation Before Treatment

Contacting our practice can help you determine whether your concern belongs within rheumatology and which location is most convenient. Our fellowship-trained physicians can assess rheumatologic concerns, provide second opinions, and coordinate with other clinicians when another discipline should direct your care. Dysport availability, eligibility, insurance coverage, and treatment outcomes can’t be determined before an individual review.

Call (856) 424-5005 to discuss why you’re considering Dysport and request an appointment or second-opinion evaluation with Arthritis, Rheumatic & Bone Disease Associates.

About Our Practice & Your First Visit

  • Q: How long has Arthritis, Rheumatic & Bone Disease Associates been in practice?
    A:
    The practice was founded in 1974, making it one of the longest-standing independent rheumatology practices in New Jersey. Over more than 50 years, we have built ongoing relationships with patients and their families through treatment, education, and advocacy.
  • Q: Do you accept new patients?
    A:
    Yes. We welcome new patients at all seven of our New Jersey offices. Whether you're seeking an initial evaluation, a second opinion, or an updated assessment of a condition you've been managing for years, you can schedule a visit without a prior diagnosis.
  • Q: What insurance plans do you accept?
    A:
    We work with most major insurance plans. Our team also helps patients identify copay assistance options to make care more affordable. Contact us and we can verify your coverage before your first visit.
  • Q: Where are your offices located?
    A:
    We have seven offices across New Jersey, in Voorhees, Moorestown, Sewell, Brick, Hamilton, Galloway, and Haddon Heights. These locations serve both South Jersey and the greater Philadelphia region.
  • Q: What is the ACR Master distinction?
    A:
    The American College of Rheumatology awards the title of Master to physicians who have demonstrated national standing and sustained contributions to the field. It is the highest distinction the organization confers. Arthritis, Rheumatic & Bone Disease Associates founder Dr. Sheldon Solomon holds this title.
  • Q: Are clinical trials available through your practice?
    A:
    The practice has a history of clinical trial participation, including phase 2 and phase 3 investigator roles in studies for biologics and rheumatoid arthritis medications that are now considered standard of care. We reference this as a credibility signal that our physicians helped shape current treatment. Contact us to ask about current research activity.

About Our Practice & Your First Visit

  • Q: How long has Arthritis, Rheumatic & Bone Disease Associates been in practice?
    A:
    The practice was founded in 1974, making it one of the longest-standing independent rheumatology practices in New Jersey. Over more than 50 years, we have built ongoing relationships with patients and their families through treatment, education, and advocacy.
  • Q: Do you accept new patients?
    A:
    Yes. We welcome new patients at all seven of our New Jersey offices. Whether you're seeking an initial evaluation, a second opinion, or an updated assessment of a condition you've been managing for years, you can schedule a visit without a prior diagnosis.
  • Q: What insurance plans do you accept?
    A:
    We work with most major insurance plans. Our team also helps patients identify copay assistance options to make care more affordable. Contact us and we can verify your coverage before your first visit.
  • Q: Where are your offices located?
    A:
    We have seven offices across New Jersey, in Voorhees, Moorestown, Sewell, Brick, Hamilton, Galloway, and Haddon Heights. These locations serve both South Jersey and the greater Philadelphia region.
  • Q: What is the ACR Master distinction?
    A:
    The American College of Rheumatology awards the title of Master to physicians who have demonstrated national standing and sustained contributions to the field. It is the highest distinction the organization confers. Arthritis, Rheumatic & Bone Disease Associates founder Dr. Sheldon Solomon holds this title.
  • Q: Are clinical trials available through your practice?
    A:
    The practice has a history of clinical trial participation, including phase 2 and phase 3 investigator roles in studies for biologics and rheumatoid arthritis medications that are now considered standard of care. We reference this as a credibility signal that our physicians helped shape current treatment. Contact us to ask about current research activity.

About Our Practice & Your First Visit

  • Q: How long has Arthritis, Rheumatic & Bone Disease Associates been in practice?
    A:
    The practice was founded in 1974, making it one of the longest-standing independent rheumatology practices in New Jersey. Over more than 50 years, we have built ongoing relationships with patients and their families through treatment, education, and advocacy.
  • Q: Do you accept new patients?
    A:
    Yes. We welcome new patients at all seven of our New Jersey offices. Whether you're seeking an initial evaluation, a second opinion, or an updated assessment of a condition you've been managing for years, you can schedule a visit without a prior diagnosis.
  • Q: What insurance plans do you accept?
    A:
    We work with most major insurance plans. Our team also helps patients identify copay assistance options to make care more affordable. Contact us and we can verify your coverage before your first visit.
  • Q: Where are your offices located?
    A:
    We have seven offices across New Jersey, in Voorhees, Moorestown, Sewell, Brick, Hamilton, Galloway, and Haddon Heights. These locations serve both South Jersey and the greater Philadelphia region.
  • Q: What is the ACR Master distinction?
    A:
    The American College of Rheumatology awards the title of Master to physicians who have demonstrated national standing and sustained contributions to the field. It is the highest distinction the organization confers. Arthritis, Rheumatic & Bone Disease Associates founder Dr. Sheldon Solomon holds this title.
  • Q: Are clinical trials available through your practice?
    A:
    The practice has a history of clinical trial participation, including phase 2 and phase 3 investigator roles in studies for biologics and rheumatoid arthritis medications that are now considered standard of care. We reference this as a credibility signal that our physicians helped shape current treatment. Contact us to ask about current research activity.

Still Have Questions?

What conditions does a rheumatologist treat?
Rheumatologists diagnose and manage diseases affecting joints, bones, muscles, and the immune system. At Arthritis, Rheumatic & Bone Disease Associates, we treat more than 100 conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, gout, ankylosing spondylitis, scleroderma, polymyalgia rheumatica, Sjogren's syndrome, and osteoporosis.
Can I get a second opinion here?
Yes. Second opinions are welcome at Arthritis, Rheumatic & Bone Disease Associates. If you've received a diagnosis elsewhere and want another perspective, or if a treatment plan hasn't been working, our physicians will review your records and conduct a thorough evaluation.
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OUR PRACTICE by the Numbers

Over fifty years of independent rheumatology care, measured in facts.
  • 50 +
    Years in Practice

    Founded in 1974. Still independent. Still focused exclusively on rheumatology.

  • 29,000 +
    INFUSIONS IN A SINGLE YEAR

    Completed across seven IDYLLIC Infusion Treatment Centers, all inside our offices.

  • 18
    Providers

    Every one fellowship-trained in rheumatology and board-certified or board-eligible.

  • 7
    New Jersey Offices

    Serving South Jersey and the Philadelphia region from Voorhees to Brick.

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Questions About Your Rheumatology Care

What is rheumatology?
Rheumatology is the branch of medicine focused on diagnosing and treating diseases of the joints, bones, muscles, and immune system. Rheumatologists manage conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, osteoporosis, gout, and more than 100 other autoimmune and inflammatory disorders.
How is a rheumatologist different from a general practitioner?
After internal medicine residency, rheumatologists complete two to three additional years of fellowship training in diseases of the joints and immune system. Every physician at Arthritis, Rheumatic & Bone Disease Associates completed this training. A general practitioner does not have this specialized background.
What should I bring to my first appointment?
Bring any prior lab results, imaging studies, or records from your primary care physician or previous specialists. A list of current medications is also helpful. Your physician will review everything before the examination and use it to inform your diagnostic workup.
How does in-office infusion therapy work?
Biologic medications for conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis are sometimes administered intravenously rather than by pill or injection. Our IDYLLIC Infusion Treatment Centers provide this treatment inside our offices with a medical professional supervising every session, at substantially lower cost than hospital-based infusion.
Is in-office ultrasound the same as radiology imaging?
Diagnostic ultrasound in our offices provides real-time images of joints, tendons, and soft tissue without radiation. Unlike a radiology referral, every scan at Arthritis, Rheumatic & Bone Disease Associates is interpreted by a physician with specific rheumatology training, so findings are evaluated in the context of your condition, not in isolation.
Do you coordinate with my primary care physician?
Yes. We collaborate closely with referring and primary care physicians, sharing records and findings so your care stays consistent across providers. You won't need to repeat your history or serve as the messenger between offices.