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Will Dysport Be Just $4/unit Everywhere?

asked 2 years ago by Mara in 21210
Latest answer by Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD
Question viewed 4,996 times
Tags: costs, price

I saw an office advertising Dysport for $4/unit - they said treatment for glabellar lines will be just $200! Is this too good to be true?

13 answers to Will Dysport Be Just $4/unit Everywhere?

Dysport Pricing

Plastic surgery pricing vary considerably depending on geographic location and expertise. The cost for dysport will be about $4 to $5 per unit which equates to about $10 - $15 per unit as botox as it requires about 100 units of dysport to do what 33 units of botox can do. Botox is still generally the preferred option for value and efficacy.

Kris M. Reddy, MD, FACS
West Palm Beach Plastic Surgeon

Yes

Units are different with Dysport than Botox. You would be advised to notice the area treatment fee which is pretty much in the same ball park as everybody else. By the way, if someone offers Botox for $4/a unit, please be suspicious. Not that this cannot happen, as some physicians may offer Botox at this price ( or lower), prior to embarking on vacations or as a promotion with other procedures.

Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD
Virginia Beach Dermatologist

Cheap Dysport or Botox: Skill is more important than price

Dear Mara, You are not simply purchasing a drug, like a pill in the pharmacy. You are purchasing a professional service with many variables. As you may have noticed, pricing can be confusing. Each physician office sets their price, based on their expertise, overhead and regional trends. No matter what price is offered, the skill of the person doing the injection is more important than the price, botulinum toxin (Dysport or Botox) used, dilution, or other factors. Dysport is less potent,... more

Sutton Graham II, MD
Greenville Plastic Surgeon

Dysport Cost vs. Botox Cost

Dysport units and Botox units are not the same. It takes about 2.5 units of Dysport per one unit of Botox. Dysport can be more cost effective than Botox at certain physician offices.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

$4 per unit Dysport-is it a deal?

Sounds like a good deal but it's a little deceptive when you understand that it takes 3 times the units compared to Botox to treat the same area. We charge per area and not per unit, to keep it simple, and we've priced Botox the same as Dysport so that you don't feel compelled to use one over the other just because of price.

Amir Moradi, MD
San Diego Facial Plastic Surgeon

Will Dysport Be Just $4/unit Everywhere?

Pricing for all cosmetic treatments varies greatly. I personally do not charge per unit, I charge per area. Just make sure you are going to a qualified injector with experience.

Sam Goldberger, MD
Beverly Hills Oculoplastic Surgeon

Dysport $4/unit too good to be true?

50 units of Dysport for $200 is not a good deal; it's a great deal! But only if you're getting it from an experienced injector. Some non- core physicians (non plastic surgeons or dermatologists) are offering very low fees as they're starting out in the cosmetic field. My best advice is to seek out someone who's done this for at least 10 years. I've performed Botox injections for 15 years and Dysport for the past 4 years. I... more

Ramtin Kassir, MD
New York Facial Plastic Surgeon

Dysport pricing pretty attractive

Our Dysport is priced at $5/unit, but we often run specials during which the price will be $4/u. In addition, through Sept 30, 2010, the Dysport manufacturer is offering $150 in rebates for Dysport treatments. Pick a provider with lots of experience!

Carmen Kavali, MD
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

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. The price of Dysport will vary by the practice. In our practice, Dysport is... more

B. Pat Pazmino, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

Dysport at $4 per unit.

Dysport at $4 per unit is roughly equivalent to Botox at $10 per unit because it takes about 2.5 times as many units of Dysport to get the therapeutic effect of Botox . For example it takes 50 unit s of Dysport versus 20 of Botox to treat the frown lines.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Sometimes Dysport will be discounted because it is new

Be careful with Dysport. Remember Dysport is new and everyone has very little experience with it- that includes the investigators who did the studies. The reason that I say that is that because it is new it is very important to go to someone who has a lot of Botox experience. That is the best way that you can hope to get the best result from your Dysport treatment. I am a facial plastic surgeon and in the top 1% of Botox providers in the country and have treated several thousand... more

Robert F. Gray, MD
Bay Area Facial Plastic Surgeon

Dysport costs

Dysport pricing will settle after a while -- and like Botox, geographic area, competition and physician expertise will factor in. Introductory offers by the company can make Dysport pricing very attractive during the launch phase. Pricing is one factor in making any purchase decision, but please don't let that be your only decision basis. It takes training and knowledge to get the right results and safe results with either Dysport or Botox (as well as the forthcoming newer products in the... more

Nissan Pilest, MD
Irvine Dermatologic Surgeon

Dysport units are different than Botox units

Dysport recommends 50 units for treating the glabellar frown lines in most people. My experience shows that this can be up to 70 units. At $4 per unit, that makes it from $200-$280 for treating the frown lines, which is less expensive than Botox. In my experience, Dysport seems to work as well or maybe even better than Botox. It kicks in sooner and may last longer. With competition, Botox is giving rebates, which is good for the you, if you want to stick with your tried and true buddy Botox. more