Advantage of Dysport over 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... more

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... more

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... more

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... more

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... more

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... more

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.