Dysport and Botox are two injectable derivatives of botulinum toxin A that are mainly used as cosmetic treatments for wrinkles, expression lines, crow's feet or other facial lines. Dysport is an excellent choice for those with moderate to severe lines between the eyebrows, while Botox can be used to treat many different types of wrinkles, including crow's feet, forehead wrinkles, and expression lines. If you have mild to moderate wrinkles, Botox may be a better option for you. Dysport is the brand name for another botulinum toxin type A, called AbobotulinumToxin (ABO).
Some people feel that they experience a less “frozen” aesthetic with Dysport. It is approved by the FDA to treat facial wrinkles and for therapeutic uses, such as limb spasticity. Both Dysport and Botox are prescription injectables that come from botulinum toxin. Both can reduce the appearance of aging skin, such as wrinkles and fine lines.
Botox treatment lasts longer, but is more expensive. Dysport and Botox are effective at reducing wrinkles and lines. Since the composition of Dysport includes specific proteins along with botulinum toxin A, it can spread even more on the face. Some find that it looks more natural.
Botox, like Dysport, is a type of neurotoxin that blocks muscle contractions and basically relaxes muscles underneath the skin. Dysport and Botox injections are medical procedures that are commonly used as temporary cosmetic treatments for facial wrinkles and lines between the eyebrows. The effects of both Botox and Dysport last about four months, but the effects of Dysport tend to appear faster than Botox by about two days compared to the weekly Botox schedule. In addition, in adults, Dysport and Botox injections can treat cervical dystonia, a painful spasm in the neck that causes sudden head movements.
One study found that 86.5% of people who used Dysport for glabellar lines reported complete satisfaction three months after the initial injection. While you may be able to receive Dysport of Botox injections at places like medspas, it's best to have it done by a well-trained plastic surgeon. That said, any medical treatment comes with the risk of unwanted side effects. Dysport and Botox are no exception.
To ensure good results after Dysport injections and to limit the chance of side effects, you should carefully follow your provider's instructions. The recommended dose of Dysport is up to 50 units divided into five portions injected into the target area.
