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Advantage of Dysport over BOTOX?
It sounds like it might last a little longer? Is it possible that folks who have built up a resistance to Botox might experience relief from Dysport?
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Linda H.
in Charlotte, NC
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Dysport will last longer than Botox
Having injected over 1500 patients with Dysport over the past 5 years (I performed the clinical trials for this medication in the US), I can say that it lasts longer than Botox. I have patients who have tried both and love the Dysport and had remarkable results with it.
The drawback of Dysport is going to be that it acts a little more finicky than Botox and, for that reason, it may cause problems in untrained hands. This means that it is probably best to go to someone who either has good...
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Botox and Dysport will be similar
From what I am hearing from those doing the clinical research, I doubt there will much difference in longevity between Dysport and BOTOX.
There had been rumors that Dysport was more likely to diffuse further from the point of injection, but I do not think this has been proven true in the clinical studies done.
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Advantage of Dysport over Botox.
The FDA trials show very similar efficacy rates and length of treatment duration. The main difference is the onset of action is quicker than Botox.
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Botox vs Dysport; Coke vs Pepsi
Both FDA approved botulinum toxins work well for dynamic wrinkles. The longevity of one vs the other depends on the dilution a cosmetic surgeon is using. Dysport may diffuse slightly more than Botox and would be a great consideration for crows feet or excessive sweating whereas Botox may allow for more precision which may be desirable for 11's between eyebrows. It's really a Coke vs Pepsi comparison.
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Pros of Dysport
Dysport is very similar to Botox. The pros include a faster onset (1-3 days) versus (5 days to 14 days) for Botox. Dysport has a higher diffusion rate, which means it spreads out more. The units needed for Botox and Dysport are not comparable. Dysport may last a little longer than Botox. I use both products and have happy patients who have received both Dysport and Botox.
Dallas Dermatologist
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Advantages of Dysport over Botox
Dysport is a close relative of Botox that may now be used in the United States. Some advantages to Dysport are a faster onset of action and that it may last a little bit longer than Botox. The amount of Dysport used is somewhat different than the amount of Botox used for the same area. For a great result, work with a board-certified plastic surgeon who will be able to advise you on the amount necessary for the area you are concerned with.
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Dysport or Reloxin
As of last week, Reloxin (Dysport) is scheduled to become available in my area (Newport Beach, CA) by July 2009. The only hold up will be in Customs for the actual release date.
I am hopeful the cost of Dysport to my patients will be lower that that of Botox -- actual release price coming soon.
Effect of both Reloxin and Botox appear similar so far. More answers will be gained with extended use.
Orange County Plastic Surgeon
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We will have to wait and see
From my understanding, the FDA labeling for Dysport (it won't be called Reloxin after all) will not be significantly different from Botox. There are differences in the size of the molecules and there may be more diffusion from Dysport, which can be good or bad depending on the circumstances. The dosages will be very different and it is not a one to one conversion. It will take a few months for doctors to get the hang of this new product, but competition is always a good thing. In the end, I...
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Dysport
Dysport and Botox are very comparable when it comes to longevity and efficacy. It depends also on the patient. Dysport may have a little quicker onset, but there are more similarities than differences.
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Dysport Versus Botox
Many patients do report longer lasting results with Dysport. Also there is a research study which suggests that Dysport does a better job at getting rid of crows feet compared to Botox. Again, this was only tested on crows feet.
Overall, the superiority of one product over the other is inconclusive. Dysport has fewer satellite proteins surrounding the main part of the molecule. This can help facilitate its acceptance by the body.
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Dysport versus Botox
I started using Dysport about six months ago and I use it less frequently then I do Botox mainly because most of my patients are happy with their Botox treatments and their results so I have not seen any reason to change. However, on some of my patients that seem to be a bit more resistant to Botox they have found the Dysport to work well. I keep a full supply of each in my office and discuss with each patient their needs and make a clinical judgement as to what is best suited for them.
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Botox vs. Dysport
For the past year, I resisted the urge to jump into the Dysport hype. I felt Dysport and Botox were the equivalent of Coke and Pepsi. I have used Coke for a long time and am very comfortable with its use. I thought why change over to something that may or may not have any significant advantages. However, I finally gave in and purchased a couple bottles. Here is a list of the advantages and disadvantages.
Advantages
Definitely quicker onset by a...
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Advantages of Botox vs Dysport
In my experience and in most studies you really can't tell the differences between Botox and Dysport. In my practice they are used interchangeably. Subtle differences are frequently being reported but I do not feel they are significant enough to make either product a better choice. That may simply depend on your injecting doctor's own level of comfort.
If a patient truly has built up a resistance to Botox it is certainly worth a try to see if Dysport will work better as...
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Dysport vs Botox
To me dysport and Botox are like Coke and Pepsi. They are basically the same product and they both work well.
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Dysport Has A Few Advantages Over Botox
I think both products achieve similar results and as with any medication, results are often patient specific. In general, I have found Dysport to have a slightly quicker onset of action than Botox and most of my Dysport patients reports longer duration than with previous Botox injections. In either case, both products work well in my opinion.
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Botox versus Dysport
I have found that the differences between results that patients get either form Botox or Dysport are patient specific. I have patients that swear by Botox and I have some that equally swear by Dysport. I have found that the affects of Dysport do come on more rapidly. When considering longer lasting results I still would say that it depends on each patient. My advice is let your physician help you make that decision.
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Dysport works faster than Botox
In my experience, Dysport has two major advantages over Botox:
1. Faster onset of action: Dyport usually starts working 1-2 days after injection. Botox usually takes 3-5 days. This may be important if you are getting injected on Thursday for a high school reunion on Saturday.
2. Better for crows' feet injections: Because Dysport diffuses further from the site of injection than Botox, it may work better for broad, thin muscles, like those that cause...
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Dysport may last longer than Botox
In my experience, both Botox and Dysport are excellent products which provide great results. I do believe that there is a quicker onset with Dysport. I have not really seen that Dysport lasts much longer, but some believe that it does. Regarding the greater risk with Dysport because of increased diffusion, I have not experienced this.
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Dysport better than Botox, or not.
With considerable experience using Dysport and Botox I have found that some patients indeed get longer lasting results for Dysport. Some do better with Botox and some can't tell the difference. It seems that results differ with individuals. I have found that the rare patient who gets a less than 3 month result from Botox has responded to Dysport. Bottom line, more studies will tell us the real answer but practically speaking it seems to depend on the person....
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Advantage: Dysport!
There are a few significant advantages fo Dysport over Botox:
1. It is less expensive! Generally, Dysport is about 20% less expensive than Botox.
2. It has slightly improved diffusion in the skin. What this means is that it is less "touchy" than Botox, in that the Dysport will diffuse into the muscles even if it is not in precisely the right spot. This also could lead to more side effects, though this hasn't been seen in reality....
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Differences between Botox and Dysport
I have been using Dysport since April of 2009, when it was first approved for use in the US. It has now become more popular than Botox in my practice. Most of my Botox patients have switched to Dysport because it's less expensive. Some find it lasts longer than Botox. Only 1 or 2 have switched back to Botox after trying Dysport.
Dysport works a little quicker than Botox (1-2 days vs 4-7 days for Botox).
I have had one patient who stopped responding...
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Dysport is living up to expectations
I am now in my 8th month of using Dysport and am using more Dysport than Botox in the last 3. To date my patients who have used Dysport have been very pleased. Most think that it is identical to Botox and appreciate the lower price. A few believe it is better and 2 have switched back to Botox. I have had no complications. The onset of action is quicker. In direct observations of my staff and wife, I see onset within 24 hours and full effect within 3 days...
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Dysport vs. Botox
Dysport is very similar to Botox. I have noticed in my practice of injecting Dysport that the onset is usually in 2 to 3 days where as Botox can take up to 7 days. The longevity of both is around 3 to4 months.
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Dysport vs Botox -- faster and last a little longer
Botox and Dysport both work very well in most patients. In our clinic, we do see patients have quicker onset of effects with Dysport (1-3 days) vs Botox (3-7 days). So for patients who want to look great for the party in 2-3 days, Dysport may be a better bet. Also, in some patients, Dysport seems to last longer but the difference is not obvious for everyone.
In general, Botox and Dysport both work very similarly and if a patient have built up resistance to Botox, it is possible but...
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Dysport or Botox?
Dysport is a newer product and therefore we do have less clinical data on Dysport. Botox is a known entity and in the hands of most providers, Botox may give you slightly less risk of an adverse effect such as an eyelid droop. I believe most of these issues are related to inexperienced injectors with this product. Dysport has gained significant market share on Botox over the past year and this may be largely due its reduced price-point, which is generally 10-20% cheaper...
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Advantages of Dysport over Botox
Here is our experience when it comes to the advantages of Dysport over Botox.
We use a slightly higher number of equivalent units of Dysport than the standard conversion for Botox would call for. This is because our experience tells us that a 3:1 conversion for Dysport to Botox leads to better results for our patients. Because the conversion ratio is slightly higher than the FDA approved amount would suggest (2.5:1), we do get a bit better duration (longer results) as...
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Advantage of Dysport vs. Botox
I've injected Dysport for 4 years now, and its longevity depends on the amount injected. For it to last longer, it has to be injected in ratios that are 2.5-3.5x the units of botox, according to the area of the face. (i.e., for crows feet you need 3:1 ratio of dysport to botox. Some patients also say that dysport takes effect faster, sometimes as soon as 24 hours.
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Advantages of Dysport over Botox.
It is not really known if it will work any better than Botox in Botox resistant patients.
The general advantages of the Dysport over Botox are the:
rapidity of onset
longevity of results
ability to spread more widely
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Advantages of Dysport
Simple:
1. More rapid onset
2. Reported to last longer
3. Spreads more easily so less injections especially in forehead area
Otherwise similar in other ways...
As others have mentioned medspas will be getting this product soon and will likely use since less expensive but be wary because it requires a skilled hand an a great understanding of anatomy since it is a smaller molecule.....do your homework
Boulder Dermatologist
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Dysport and BOTOX Cosmetic
Dear Linda H. Great Question!
The short answer is that the patients will not see any difference. They are very similar and the companies are trying to differentiate based on marketing and packaging Botulinum Toxin with their other products such as the fillers and breast implants.
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Botox and Dysport are both botulinum toxin A.
Dear Linda
While these products are both types of botulinum toxin A, they are not exactly equivalent. There are definitely not "generic" versions of each other. When you go the drug store and you see the brand name over the counter antiacid and the drug store's generic version, these products have a very specific relationship as required by the FDA. This relates to the concept of bioequivlance. To be generic, the generic product and the brand product need to have a dose and...
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