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Does Dysport Last Longer Than Botox?

I've heard that supposedly Dysport (Reloxin) is better than Botox because the Dysport lasts longer. Has anyone else heard this? Does the Dysport being used outside the U.S. right now usually last longer than Botox? Thx

Dysport and Botox - which lasts longer? The answer: The same.

The simple answer is they last the same if a bioequivalent number of units are given . That being said, there are variables that would make one last longer or shorter, or would have them give a different effect. Such variables include: the dilution used (how many cc per vial) for each product how many units used total For patients in which have not been treated with either Botox or Dysport, one will often see results in as few as 3 days with Dysport... more

Robert S. Bader, MD

Miami Dermatologic Surgeon

Dysport may last longer

Dysport is the competitor to Botox. I use both and I compare them. In mos patients, it kicks in faster than Botox. In most patients, it last about the same time as Botox, although I have some patients tell me it lasts longer. Dr. Behnam.

Ben Behnam, MD

Santa Monica Dermatologic Surgeon

Launch at end of June or later

The FDA has asked Medicis to use the same name as is used in Europe, Dysport. I have heard the same thing, i.e. that it lasts a bit longer than but must hold opinion until I and my American colleagues start using it. It definitely disperses more than Botox which may be an advantage in areas like the forehead but trickier to use in the peri-ocular region. Medicis will be holding rep training June 18th so I would look for its launch sometime after that.

Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD

Virginia Beach Dermatologist

Dysport lasting longer

I have used Dysport since its release and have used Botox prior to that. In my opinion the Dysport seems to start working a little faster and seems to last a little longer, maybe 10% longer.

Julio Garcia, MD

Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon

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Dysport vs. Botox, pick your poison.

These prescription injection medications, Dysport and Botox, are used to treat fine facial wrinkles . They are very similar, with only subtle differences between the 2. Most plastic surgeons would agree that they last about the same time (4 months). Historically, Botox has been used since the mid 90s to treat cosmetic facial wrinkles. Dysport was recently introduced in the United States (2 years) for similar indications, but it has been used in Europe for nearly 10 years. In my... more

Kenneth Bermudez, MD

San Francisco Plastic Surgeon

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Dysport vs Botox

While dysport activation is quicker than Botox, I think that the two products lasts about the same amount of time usually 3-4 months.

Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

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Which lasts longer, Botox or Dysport?

Dysport, the new Botox alternative, has been out on the market now for close to two years and is gaining attention. Depending the dosage relative to Botox, Dysport should last just as long as Botox (3-4 months). Some of my patients have noticed the onset of action for Dysport is shorter (1-2 days) compared to Botox (3-4 days). Both work extremely well, are FDA approved, and when injected appropriately, provide wonderful results.

Etai Funk, MD

Houston Facial Plastic Surgeon

Does Dysport Last Longer Than Botox?

Hi, I think that based on the ongoing comparable clinical studies, it depends on the amounts of units used per product for the same area. The initial recommended ratio was 2.5 units of Dysport to 1 unit of Botox. We did an analysis of the Dysport patients in our practice and found that going to a ratio fo 3 units of Dysport to 1 unit of Botox lasted longer in the patients and they had a higher satisfaction rate. The main advantage of Dysport is that it takes starts... more

Grace Liu, MD

Newport Beach Dermatologic Surgeon

Does Dysport Last Longer Than Botox?

Dysport does last a bit longer in the crows feet, and that's been shown in head to head studies between Botox and Dysport. We are currently completing a triple blinded study comparing Dysport vs Botox and the results should be available January 2011. Until then, I can tell you I've used Dysport since 2006 overseas and since 2009 in the USA, and the majority of my patients like it better than Botox. It helps, just like anything else, to have a lot of... more

Ramtin Kassir, MD

New York Facial Plastic Surgeon

Dysport and Botox both last 3 to 4 months

There is no difference in the duration of effects from Botox and Dysport. Dysport works faster than Botox (1-2 days for Dysport, 3-5 days for Botox), but both last about 3 to 4 months in most patients.

Ronald Friedman, MD

Dallas Plastic Surgeon

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Dysport vs. Botox

Dysport and Botox lasts about he same amount of time-3 t o4 months. Some initial studies had shown that Dysport lasts longer. In my practice we have seen it lasts the same amount of time as Botox depending on the patient and area treated.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

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Individual results will vary for Botox and Dysport patients.

While studies will tell you how long these products last over large numbers of patients, they don't tell you how long they will last for you. Here in NJ, we charge the same price for Botox and Dysport. We want our patients to try both. They can then decide for themselves which lasted longer or had the quicker onset for them. Some even like the feel of one more than the other. Again, even though a study may show that one or the other lasts longer on... more

Parham Ganchi, MD

Wayne Plastic Surgeon

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Does Dysport Last Longer than Botox?

While the jury is still out on this topic, it is possible. One reason in our practice that we are seeing very strong duration with Dysport is that we are converting from Botox to Dysport at a slightly higher conversion than the FDA approval would call for. Botox is FDA approved for the glabella (between eyes) at 20 units. Dysport is approved in this area at 50 units. This would imply a conversion of 2.5:1. We actually convert at 3:1 Dysport to Botox and... more

Harold J. Kaplan, MD

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

Go to an experienced Botox practitioner to get your Dysport treatment

While I have no concerns about Dysport I think the final answer to that question may take a little longer for us to answer. I have done several thousand Botox treatments over at least 15 years and clearly have not done that many with Dysport. My experience with Dysport is a bit mixed. Some like Dysport more than Botox, some like it less while others feel it is equal. We are a platinum provider of Botox and would suggest that you go to an experienced Botox practitioner in order to... more

Robert F. Gray, MD

Bay Area Facial Plastic Surgeon

Dysport vs Botox - How long does it last

Dysport and Botox should last about the same amount of time per the FDA approval through the clinical trials. This being said, some patients do feel it lasts longer, while other feel that it is the same. In addition, Dysport starts working faster then Botox which gives it an edge. See the link below for information, photos, and videos about dysport.

Jacob D. Steiger, MD

Boca Raton Facial Plastic Surgeon

Does Dysport last longer than Botox?

In my experience and when discussing this with other practitioners, it appears that Dysport has a slightly prolonged longevity when compared to Botox. This is hard to quantify but I generally inform my patients that Dysport lasts 4+ months whereas Botox generally lasts 4- months.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon

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Longevity of Botox vs. Dysport is comparable

After several months of injecting Dysport for my patients and getting plenty of feedbacks, it seems that duration is comparable for Botox vs. Dysport. Some of my patients may find Dysport to last a couple weeks longer than Botox and vice versa. There is a trend toward Dysport having a day or two faster onset of action than Botox, though this is not consistent.

William Ting, MD

Bay Area Dermatologic Surgeon

Duration of Effect

Initial reports and studies have supported a longer duration. Botox and dysport all wear off around 3 months and should be mostly gone by 4 months. Some colleagues who did intial FDA studies have reported that it lasts longer than Botox. what is certain is that it acts much quicker than botox. Patients come to me and want to have an injection on Thursday or Friday that will work by Saturday night's gala and this is the only one that can do this. So Dysport works faster, lasts at least as... more

Shawn Allen, MD

Boulder Dermatologist

Conflicting Botox and Dysport results

Clinical studies have been mixed on whether Dysport lasts longer, short, or the same duration; however, none of the studies suggest a dramatic difference in duration for one product or another. Dysport has only recently become available for use in the United States. Unless new information comes out, patients should expect approximately the same duration.

Kris M. Reddy, MD

West Palm Beach Plastic Surgeon

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Dysport lasts slightly longer than Botox

Though only recently approved in the United States, Dysport has been used in Europe for many years. Head to head studies have shown that Dysport does last slightly longer (by days) than Botox. Overall the two medications are clinically similar. The biggest advantage is that Dysport is less expensive.