This safe, prescription medication contains very small amounts of purified botulinum protein taken from Clostridium botulinum. Botox and Dysport has been extensively studied and is approved by the FDA for use. You will not get sick from this medication and you will not be at risk for botulism poisoning; it is completely safe. Botox and Dysport improves the youthfulness and vibrancy of the face by minimizing the appearance of lines and wrinkles. The skin becomes smoother, and the lines that usually result from squinting, frowning, lifting the forehead and smiling decrease.