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Which Takes Effect Faster, Botox or Dysport?

asked 2 years ago by Lydia E. Dugan in Huntingdon Valley Pa. 19006
Latest answer by Bruce Katz, MD
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Tags: effectiveness, quick

I have an appointment with my doctor for Botox/Dysport on Friday at 10a.m. I have two occasions: one on Sunday, the other on Tuesday. Which between these two treatments takes effect faster?

12 answers to Which Takes Effect Faster, Botox or Dysport?

Botox or Dysport

Hi Lydia, While you may not see the full effects of your Botox or Dysport for 1-2 weeks, it is our experience that Dysport works more quickly. Dysport patients typically see results about 24 hours faster than with Botox so in your situation, Dysport is probably a better option. Good luck.

Harold J. Kaplan, MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.celibre.com

Time will tell which is longer lasting and quicker onset between Botox and Dysport

Both botox and dysport are good products but may vary from individual to individual. Some reports say dysport works in 1-2 days and botox in 4-7. Some reports say dysport lasts 1 month longer than botox. I feel that it varies depending on the person. You should do the newest one to try it and compare your own results.

David Hansen, MD
Beverly Hills Dermatologic Surgeon

www.DrDavidHansen.com

I have seen no significant difference

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.

Mary Lupo, MD
New Orleans Dermatologist

Activation time - Botox vs. Dysport

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.

Bruce Katz, MD
New York Dermatologic Surgeon

Dysport seems to be faster than Botox!

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.

William J. Hedden, MD
Birmingham Plastic Surgeon

Onset of action for Botox Cosmetic and Dysport slightly different

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

Sutton Graham II, MD
Greenville Plastic Surgeon

Most patients find Dysport works faster than Botox

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

Jonathan Sonne, MD
Naples Facial Plastic Surgeon

So, far Dysport has been faster

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).

Jason R. Lupton, MD
San Diego Dermatologist

Dysport vs Botox?

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.

Beverly Johnson, MD
Washington Dermatologic Surgeon

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Botox or Dysport

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.

Khaled El-Hoshy, MD
Detroit Dermatologic Surgeon

www.elhoshy.com

Botox vs Dysport Time to Effect

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

Nissan Pilest, MD
Irvine Dermatologic Surgeon

Interesting question

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