Dysport approved today as a competitor for BOTOX

Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD answers: What is Dysport?

Can you give me more information about the wrinkle treatment called Dysport?


Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD
7 months ago
By Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD - Virginia Beach Dermatologist

Dysport, like BOTOX, is a Botulilnum Type A neurotoxin. It is made by Ipsen, a French drug company. Medicis will have the rights to sell it in the United States.

The dosing will be different than Botox and its diffusion will also be different, but its relaxing effects will be the same.

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