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When is Dysport FDA Approval Expected?

asked 3 years ago by anon
Latest answer by Steven Wallach, MD
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When is the Dysport launch supposed to happen?  Are they still waiting for FDA approval?  When is Dysport approval expected?

19 answers to When is Dysport FDA Approval Expected?

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Dysport FDA approval - April 25th

Dysport has been around in Europe for about as long as Botox and is approved in 28 countries. However, Medilcis first application was rejected by the FDA last January 2008. The FDA said that they wanted more information before approval. I have heard that they will be meeting April 25th to reconsider the application but who knows whether this will take place and if so, whether approval will be granted.
Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD

Virginia Beach Dermatologist
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Dysport availability

Dysport is available now and is a great alternative to Botox which has been very successful int he US market.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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When is Dysport FDA Approval Expected?

Dysport (aka Reloxin) was approved in the US in April 2009.  It is a great alternative to Botox, has a quicker onset of action, and lasts longer in some areas of the face.  We're conducting a study comparing Dysport to Botox, and the results should be available in January or 2011. Ramtin Kassir, MD, NY/NJ facial plastic surgeon
Ramtin Kassir, MD

New York Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Dysport is AWESOME

Dysport is already FDA approved and works great.  I essentially use it exclusively.  Here's why 1. Dysport takes effect in 24-48h.  Compare to Botox - 4-7 days 2. Dysport last 4 months, compare to 3 months for Botox 3.  Dysport is cheaper!!!!
Raghu Athre, MD

Houston Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Dysport was approved by the FDA in April 2009

Dysport, a Botox competitor, was approved by the FDA in April 2009.  In my experience, it offers a faster onset of action (1-2 days for Dysport vs. 3-5 days for Botox).  I also like it better than Botox for crows' feet wrinkles. As of now, I generally recommend Botox for the glabella (verticall lines between the eyes) and Dysport for the crows' feet.  Either works well for horizontal forehead wrinkles.
Ronald Friedman, MD

Dallas Plastic Surgeon
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Dysport has been available since early 2009 and works great!

We have been using Dysport since the early part of 2009 when it received FDA approval.  It is an excellent alternative to Botox.  Here in NJ, we offer both Dysport and Botox to our patients.  They select whichever works better for them.  It is always nice to have alternatives. Dr. Parham Ganchi - NJ Plastic Surgeon
Parham Ganchi, MD

Wayne Plastic Surgeon
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Dysport is here and I love it!

I've been using it since April 2009, when it was FDA-approved here in the US.  Have had very nice results.  The company has also priced its product very competitively and has rebates (up to $150--first treatment must be done by Sept 30, 2010).
Carmen Kavali, MD

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
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Dysport is available now!

Dysport has been approved by the FDA and it is being injected by many injectors today. Find someone with some good experience with it and have a go.
Chris Thiagarajah, MD

Washington DC Oculoplastic Surgeon
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FDA approval obtained

FDA approval was obtained for Dysport in April of 2009.  I have used it on hundreds of patients for facial wrinkles and feel that is a very safe alternative to Botox.
Mandy Lynn Warthan, MD

Dallas Dermatologist
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Dysport id FDA approved

Dysport had been FDA approved since April 2009 for temporary improvement in the look of moderate to severe frown lines between the eyebrows (glabellar lines) in adults less than 65 years of age.
Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
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FDA approval of Dysport

The FDA gave it's stamp of approval on Dysport in April of 2009.  We have been using Dysport in our office since July of 2009 and found it to be a nice addition to our cosmetic treatments.  As with Botox, every patient is a little bit different and the units needed vary depending on the size of the muscle treated and the cosmetic outcome desired by the patient.  Also be aware that a unit of Dysport is not equivalent to a unit of Botox. Both companies have their own... more
Michael L. Workman, MD

Portland Plastic Surgeon
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Dysport now available in the United States

Dysport is a close relative of Botox that is now available in the United States. In clinical studies, it has shown to have a faster onset of action than Botox and lasts a little bit longer. The amount of Dysport used is slightly different than the amount of Botox per area. For great results, work with a board-certified plastic surgeon who has a great deal of experience with fillers, Botox and the new Dysport.
B. Pat Pazmino, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Dysport availability

Dysport is now available. You should check with your doctor to see if he or she offers Dyport injections. Inmy office we offer both Dysport and Botox and find both to be equally effective. I hope this info helps!
Adam Rubinstein, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon

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Dysport approved and ready for you

Dysport was FDA approved in April 2009 and released to physician offices in July 2009. We are currently using it in our locations and seeing greats with the product. Patients seem to really love the product.
Bruce Katz, MD

New York Dermatologic Surgeon
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Dysport now available

Dysport was approved in April of 2009 and made it out to the physicians offices in July. We have seen an overwhelming support of the use of this new product and to date have not experienced any of the possibles complications described in the boxed warning. The onset of Dysport is 3-5 days with some reports of initial response in 24 hours. For this reason we are using Dysport on the client that has either procratinated and need a result by the weekend or patients that have had a bad... more
Lee Robinson, MD

Portland Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Dysport

Dysport was available as of July 1st 2009. We have found several interesting differentiators regarding Dysport. Dysport seems to work better on foreheads (using less product than Botox) because it diffuses more easily. Dysport seems to have a quicker initial onset than Botox (about 24 hours more quickly than Botox). We have had indications that Dysport may offer slightly longer durations when used in a 3:1 ratio to Botox units.
Harold J. Kaplan, MD

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Dyport is available now

I have been treating my patients for over a year now with Dysport and the results have been wonderful. It was FDA approved in April 2009.  It has been used in Europe and other countries safely since 1991. 
Shawn Allen, MD

Boulder Dermatologist
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Dysport approved and arrives soon in USA

Dysport, as you may already know has just been approved by the FDA in the past weeks. Its US brand name was proposed as Reloxin, but the FDA required keeping the european brand name Dysport. At an informational meeting sponsored by Medicis, I attended last night, I was informed that the ready to distribute Dysport is currently in US customs and awaiting release for delivery to Medicis. This could happen any day and they hope to have Dysport in the hands of doctors by early July, at the... more
Mary C. Herte, MD

Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon
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Dysport approval - 3rd quarter 2009?

As typically happens with FDA approval, the date has been set back. The latest indication is that Dysport will be approved in July or August of 2009.
Jonathan Hoenig, MD

Beverly Hills Oculoplastic Surgeon

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