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How Do Dysport and Botox Formulas Differ in Their Effectiveness on Deep Forehead Wrinkles?

asked 5 months ago by anon
Latest answer by Sanusi Umar, MD
Question viewed 294 times
Tags: forehead, wrinkles, comparison, deep, effectiveness, ingredient, reasons

I'm assuming that botox work better on deep deep forehead wrinkles, is this true? Why?

21 answers to How Do Dysport and Botox Formulas Differ in Their Effectiveness on Deep Forehead Wrinkles?

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Dysport and Botox for Forehead wrinkles

The results of Botox and Dysport will differ from patient to patient. Some patients may experience better results with Botox used on forehead wrinkles. Others may get better results with Dysport.They are both forms of botulinum toxins and have a very similar molecular structure. Dysport, however has fewer proteins surrounding the core part of the molecule. This allows it to be more easily accepted by the body. Differences in performance may be attributed to this feature, but this is... more
Sanusi Umar, MD

Redondo Beach Dermatologic Surgeon

www.finetouchdermatology.com

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Dysport and Botox Effectiveness on Deep Forehead Wrinkles

Which is MORE effective - Botox, Dysport or Xeomin - is similar to which is heavier a pound of lead or a pound of feathers. The EFFECTIVE dosing of Dysport and Botox differs and Botox and Xeomin units are similar. All toxins, when administered in the SAME effective (fresh) doses will perform similarly. It is vastly more important for you to get your Botox / Xeomin from a good Plastic surgeon / Dermatologist than worry about insignificant differences and confusion kicked up by the... more
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon
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Botox debate

I use all three in my practice and they all work very well. The only difference that I can honestly tell you is that Dysport seems to work a little better with men with very large foreheads. There are a lot of variables about people with "deep forehead wrinkles". Sometimes patients like this may need a little bit more to get the desired result, as well as consideration of fillers into these areas. Botox, etc. Can only do so much.
Jeffrey Adelglass, MD

Dallas Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Botox = Dysport = Xeomin

These products all inhibit muscle movement. When dosed correctly, they produce the same clinical effect. In experienced hands they are equivalent. A side note--if you have deep forehead wrinkles and are over 50 year old (this is over generalized), you want to be careful not to over treat your forehead wrinkles. This could drop the natural arch of your eyebrows and leave you with a heavy look.
Samantha Toerge, MD

Fairfax Dermatologic Surgeon
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Botox vs Dysport vs Xeomin

Botox, Dysport and Xeomin all do the same thing - stop muscles from moving. However, there are some differences between these products in the way they are formulated and concentrated. However, in the long run, the products work in the same way. Each patient may respond differently to each product. Discuss this with your dermatologist and see which product is right for you.
Gary Goldenberg, MD

New York Dermatologist
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Differences between Botox and Dysport

As long the appropriate doses are used, there should not be any difference between the two products in terms of efficacy. There are anecdotes that claim Xeomin will last longer, but time will tell as it is just starting to be used here in the US.
Julio Garcia, MD

Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon
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Botox Vs. Dysport

Botox, Dysport and Xeomin are all Botulism Toxin A. This means that while each has different manufacturer, they produce similar clinical outcomes. In our practice, we typically see a quicker onset of action with Dysport, but little difference. The efficacy of any product depends on insuring the correct dosing in the areas being treated.
Harold J. Kaplan, MD

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Do effects differ?

Greetings~ All of the Botulinum Toxin Type A products are very similar in the effectiveness and safety...the biggest variable with treatments is more often the person injecting. Botox and Xeomin dosages are the same but Dysport dosage in different. Even though dosage is different with Dysport, and onset may be a bit quicker, overall results for most are about the same for the forehead as well as other areas. If you haven't seen good results with a product, don't... more
Grant Stevens, MD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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Botulinum Toxins

All botulinum toxins work the same-they paralyze the muscles. I have found that dysport works faster but has otherwise the same results.
Jacob Freiman, MD

Miami Beach Plastic Surgeon
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Botox, Dysport and Xeomin for forehead wrinkles

These products, Botox, Dysport and Xeomin are all different manufacturer's injectable botulinum toxin serotype, A. Tiny differences in free protein vs. bound protein may not make a clinical difference. They are roughly equivalent clinically. see video
Ronald Shelton, MD

Manhattan Dermatologist
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Dysport vs Botox for Deep Forehead Wrinkles

There is no consistent difference in the effectiveness of Botox vs Dysport in the treatment of deep forehead wrinkles. The effectiveness of both of these medications truly depends on the physician doing the treatment. Select an experienced physician, not the drug.
Richard W. Fleming, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Dysport, Botox, and Xeomin are all essentially the same

Dysport, Botox, and Xeomin are all neurotoxins--they all affect muscles in the same way. They are marketed differently by their prospective manufacturers and offered with different promotions, rebates, etc. But as long as you are getting a treatment from a good injector, there is no real difference and they will all perform similarly on forehead lines. The real difference with any of these is going to be based on experienced vs. inexperienced injectors - make sure you go to someone who is... more
F. Victor Rueckl, MD

Las Vegas Dermatologist

www.lakesdermatology.com

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Dysport vs Botox for deep forehead wrinkles

Botox and Dysport are so similar, if you did not know which you were being injected with you could not tell them apart. They are both equally effective for deep forehead wrinkles. Clostridium botulinum is a gram-positive anaerobic bacterium that produces seven different neurotoxins, but only “serotypes” A and B are commercially available. Type A appears to be the most potent subtype. The three available neurotoxins for injection in the United States are all type A produced from... more
Mitchell Schwartz, MD

South Burlington Dermatologic Surgeon
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Botox vs. Dysport

In my experience with both of these drugs, an informed injector will get about the same results with both. I have some patients that prefer Dysport, some Botox. Some say Botox lasts longer , some say Dysport lasts longer. I think that a lot depends on how much of one you use compared to the other as they are dosed differently. More of my patients end up using Dysport as the company seems to have rebates that are ,more enticing.
Jo Herzog, MD

Birmingham Dermatologist
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FDA-approved Botulinum Toxins Are All Very Similar

Botox Cosmetic, Dysport, and Xeomin are all serotype A botulinum toxins (BoNT-A). The active toxin (protein) molecule is therefore identical in all three. The toxin molecule in Xeomin is not complexed with other proteins, and weighs 150 kD (measured in kiloDaltons). The core toxin molecule in Botox Cosmetic and Dysport is complexed with extra proteins. The molecular weight of Botox Cosmetic is very consistent at 900 kD; the molecular weight of Dysport ranges between 500 kD – 900 kD.... more
Kenneth Dembny, II, MD

Milwaukee Plastic Surgeon
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Dysport and Botox

If think that Botox and dysport are like comparing Coke and Pepsi. They are very similar products that can produce similar results.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Botox vs Dysport

The neurotoxins can have the same effects (and thus the same side effects) as one another. I have had some say that Dysport makes their brow feel "heavy," but most do not mind this sensation if they even have it at all. Both have great clinical effect and will produce the results that you are looking for. My recommendation is that you see a board-certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon with extensive experience in this treatment, though. If you have deep... more
Dornechia George Carter, MD

Dallas Dermatologist
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There is really no clinical difference in these products.

While it is true that these drugs are not what is called bioequvialent, the effect of these agents is basically identical. To get the same clinical effect, it is optimal to have a little treatment experience with the particular agent in question. Dosing is a bit different between Dysport and the other two agents, Xeomin and BOTOX. Beyond that the clinical effect appear to be identical.
Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD

Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon
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How Do Dysport and Botox Formulas Differ in Their Effectiveness on Deep Forehead Wrinkles?

Dysport, Botox and the newer Xeomin are all the same as far as indications, duration and effectiveness IMHO and this seems to be the opinion of most that I have heard speak on the subject.
Francis R. Palmer, III, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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What's the difference between Botox and Dysport?

Chemically the two products are similar but not identical. Therapeutically the difference is that one unit of Botox is not equivalent to Dysport. However as long as one adjusts a conversion factor one can switch from one product to the next. The makers of Dysport claim that there product has a faster onset of action compared to Botox although I am not convinced that I have seen a clinically significant difference. Finally, for the patient there is no detectable... more
Ted Brezel, MD

Long Island Dermatologist
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Dysport and Botox are Equivalent

Both Botox and Dysport are safe, efficacious, and reliable treatments for hyper-dynamic lines on the forehead. The only differences are subtle variations in the Botulinum Toxin Type A molecular structure, the relative dosing, and the manufacturer. My initial experience with Xeomin (another variant of Botulinum Toxin Type A) has also been very good.
Stephen Prendiville, MD

Fort Myers Facial Plastic Surgeon

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