Which Takes Effect Faster, Botox or Dysport?

I agree with the study findings: the time for effect is the same for both. It ranges from 1-14 days and has maximum effect at 2-4 weeks. I had heard the hype that Dysport was quicker, but that has not been what I have seen. Both products work well. Time will tell if one lasts longer or has more side effects. Dysport will have to do a lot to surpass Botox for efficacy, safety and popularity.

Some of our patients have reported they have seen quicker activation with Dysport and others experience the same as Botox (activation about 3 to 7 days). I’d say this will vary from patient to patient.

We did a trial injection of Dysport before treating our patients and we found that Dysport seem to work faster than Botox! However, the treatment seems to be the same as far as with results.

Ms Dugan: Like you, I have heard much of the differences between Botox (with which we all have long experience) and Dysport (which is recently available in the USA). We have used Dysport since its release in the USA and the results are only slightly faster. Once Dysport has been in use here for years, you will have a more accurate answer. However, our European colleagues also report a slightly quicker onset for Dysport. Many patients have the same desire you mention; to look their best for... more

We have been using Dysport since it bacame available in the US. Most patients seem to find that Dysport takes effect slightly sooner than Botox although this is not universal, some find it is the same. I tell my patients that Botox usually begins to take effect in 3 to 5 days while Dysport starts to work in 2 to 4. Personally, I have been treated with both and Botox takes effect for me in 3 days while Dysport seems to work in 1 or 2 days. I think it is too early to say which lasts... more

I have injected about 25 patients or so with Dysport so far and most report a faster onset of action than Botox. This is purely anecdotal, however, and it will clearly vary from person to person. Until we have more clinical experience with Dysport I don't think anyone can say for sure which works faster - or which lasts longer (if either).

I think the products are going to turn out to be the same except that the dilution formula is different. Don't get the Dysport only because you think it will work faster because it may or may not. In the end, you will have the same relaxed muscle. It may be that dysport diffuses more so it will be easier to use in the treatment of excessive armpit or palmar sweating.

Dysport is thought to start working faster. However, the speed of onset of effect varies greatly among individuals. The duration of the effect is thought to be longer for Botox.

Most patients see beginning effects from either Botox or Dysport within days. I've heard of Dysport acting faster (one colleague's office manager said she had onset action the same day, but I'd never promise a patient that kind of immediate effect). This may have been simply that person's typical response pattern to a neurotoxin. Or it could be that Dysport will actually "kick in" faster for some. There's no way to judge one against the other for time factor because everyone's... more

I thought this was an interesting question myself. So far I have injected eight people with both products and called them a week later to ask this very question. Six patients (out of the eight) told me that the Botox took effect slightly quicker. However, there were so many variables in my "study" that I would not hang my hat on the results. I used Dysport on the forehead and Botox for the "crow's feet " and glabellar region ( admitting that this is a non-FDA... more