Dysport and Botox are injectable medications used to treat facial wrinkles and other conditions. Both brands are made of similar forms of botulinum toxin, and in most cases, they can be used to treat the same cosmetic conditions. The biggest difference between them is the concentration level of each product. Dysport is more diluted than Botox, with a division of almost 3 to 1.Depending on the location of the injectable, the doctor may need more product to fill one area than another.
Dysport is mainly used to correct glabellar lines, the lines between the eyebrows. It is an excellent choice for those who have moderate to severe expression lines. Botox, on the other hand, can be used to treat many different types of wrinkles, including crow's feet, forehead wrinkles, and laugh lines. It's easy to believe that Dysport will be much more expensive than Botox, but this is not the case.
The unit price is significantly cheaper than Botox. Since the number of units will be greater than Botox, the price per treatment will be approximately the same. The difference between Botox and Dysport is that they are made up of different formulas. Dysport, although as effective as Botox, is a more dilute solution.
This means you may need more Dysport units than Botox. However, because it is more diluted, Dysport is better for treating large areas, while Botox is ideal for smaller solutions. In addition, Dysport works a little faster than patients with Botox - Dysport often report results in as little as 24 hours, compared to 72 hours of Botox. Naturally occurring toxin blocks nerve signals to muscles, resulting in a smoother, more relaxed face. Botox is exclusive to the US market, while Dysport was used in Europe long before it received FDA approval.
Botox has a constant molecular weight of 900 kilodaltons, while Dysport has more variability in the sizes of protein used to deliver its active ingredient. Some people feel that they experience a less “frozen” aesthetic with Dysport. Both brands are approved by the FDA to treat facial wrinkles and for therapeutic uses such as limb spasticity. They have the same active ingredient, safety profiles and working mechanism. Botox usually has a higher power by volume compared to Dysport; so if you had to do the same area with Dysport, you would look for a larger amount to achieve the same level of effectiveness. On average, Dysport tends to be less expensive than Botox, and insurance doesn't cover these cosmetic injections. Some of the most common side effects of Dysport include swelling around the eyelids, mild pain at the injection site, headaches, rash and irritation.
However, both brands are considered non-surgical forms of wrinkle treatment that have rapid recovery rates. Botox is a safe and effective treatment that can last up to 4 months, although it can possibly last 6 months depending on the location of the injection. Like Botox, Dysport is a botulinum toxin injection that relaxes muscles to create a natural smoothing effect on wrinkles and fine lines. They are most effective when used on dynamic lines - those that appear when you frown or raise your eyebrows - for example. Study subjects were injected with Botox on one side of the face and Dysport on the other side. If you are looking for more information on whether Botox or Dysport injections are right for you, Adam & Eve Medical Aesthetics can help.
