Botox Vs. Dysport

Botox and Dysport are leading brands of botulinum toxin type A injections. These neurotoxin injectables are famous for their wrinkle reduction and prevention properties which gives the skin a smoother, younger looking appearance.

While Botox is relatively more well-known since it pioneered the usage of botulinum toxin injections, Dysport has emerged to establish its own reputation as a safe, visibly effective, non-invasive procedure to combat persistent signs of aging.

Dysport vs Botox

Dysport and Botox are both derived from Clostridium botulinum bacteria, which produces botulinum toxin. Botulinum toxins are considered extremely lethal toxins that have a variety of medical applications including the treatment of neurological disorders and overactive muscles.

In the field of cosmetic procedures, botulinum toxins such as Dysport and Botox possess a very high safety profile in treating vertical frown lines and glabellar lines.

Dysport and Botox work by relaxing the muscles which repetitively contract, leading to the formation of deep wrinkles and folds on the forehead and in between the eyes.

The main difference between Dysport and Botox lies in the complexities of their accessory proteins, which results in potency variations of their trace proteins.

Dysport has a quicker onset of 2-5 days vs Botox which takes about 4-7 days. This is because Dysport has a more diluted concentration than Botox, which affects the dosage volume for every treatment.

The dilution does not affect product efficacy, although more Dysport is needed to match the same dosage for Botox.

What is Dysport?

Dysport helps to reduce the frowns and wrinkles between the eyebrows that are formed from daily and repetitive contractions from a variety of facial expressions a person makes daily.

Like Botox, Dysport is approved accordingly by the Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of moderate to severe glabellar lines, vertical frown lines, and crow’s feet. It has been used to treat neurological disorders for over 15 years and is approved to treat fine wrinkles in 23 countries.

The Dysport solution is injected into the targeted muscles and prohibits the chemical messenger acetylcholine from signaling the muscles to contract, therefore relaxing the muscles responsible for the formation of deep wrinkles.

Dysport is highly recommended for patients who want to see quick and immediate results.

How much does Dysport cost?

Dysport costs significantly lesser than Botox, even if more Dysport is required per treatment due to its dilution. Dysport’s price is still more cost-efficient than Botox treatments.

The cost of Dysport is around $4 per unit, while Botox can be priced anywhere from $12 – $20 per unit. One unit of Botox is roughly equivalent to three units of Dysport.

Some studies show that Dysport lasts longer than Botox. Dysport lasts for about six months to one year compared to Botox’s duration of three to four months.

It is worth trying Dysport for all its added benefits: faster and longer results and lower price for the same or similar result.

Conclusion

Dysport is a versatile and effective neurotoxin because its comparatively high dilution rate allows it to spread more evenly in areas that require very specific and delicate enhancements— especially in an area such as the forehead. While both Dysport and Botox are highly effective treatments, the results will still depend upon finding the right and experienced professional to conduct the procedure