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How Much Longer Than Botox Injections Does a Dysport Procedure for Crow's Feet Last?

asked 9 months ago by anon
Latest answer by Jeffrey Adelglass, MD
Question viewed 680 times
Tags: crows feet, comparison, duration, filler, injection, treatment

23 answers to How Much Longer Than Botox Injections Does a Dysport Procedure for Crow's Feet Last?

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Duration of Action of Botox and Dysport

They both last the same amount of time! I have noticed no difference in the duration of action of these two products in my practice.
Sheri G. Feldman, MD

Beverly Hills Dermatologist
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Botox versus Dysport

I have found that the only difference between Botox And Dysport is that the Dysport seems to take effect a few days before Botox. A far as longevity, they both are about the same. I want to preface one thing though, every person is different with all medications.
Jeffrey Adelglass, MD

Dallas Facial Plastic Surgeon
+1

No real difference

I believe there is little difference between the two products in terms of duration, with each lasting in the range of 3 to 4 months. Some practitioners feel the onset of action is slightly faster with Dysport, perhaps by a day. I feel they can be used interchangeably.
Jeffrey Sturza, MD

New York Dermatologic Surgeon
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Dysport vs. Botox which lasts longer

I could not detect a difference in Botox and Dysport longevity when patients agreed to study a side-by-side comparison on their forehead. The dysport patients had a few that acted one day sooner, but the longevity was similar. see video
Ronald Shelton, MD

Manhattan Dermatologist
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Dysport vs Botox longevity

Dysport and Botox have been shown to last the same amount of time, typically lasting 3-4 months. Although the lasting effects of Dysport and Botox are the same; some cases have shown that the initial results of Dysport begin to show quicker than that of Botox. see video
Philip Young, MD

Bellevue Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Duration of Effect Botox vs Dysport

My patients overwhelmingly tell me, "I can't tell the difference". Botox and Dysport are the same drug at their core, botulinum toxin type A. They both do the same thing to the nerve and the rate of recovery is independent of the brand. The human body builds a new nerve tip after being treated and that process typically takes 3 months regardless of which product deactivated the original nerve tip. If the product was not dosed sufficiently to... more
Louis W. Apostolakis, MD

Austin Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Botox vs Dysport and duration

The national average for both Botox and Dysport is about 4 months. This will of course vary among patients as well as the treated area.
Lori Stetler, MD

Dallas Dermatologic Surgeon
+1

Botox vs dysport

I have found from personal experience that dysport lasts slightly longer than botox. Every patient is different but I see fewer patients coming back on the short term saying that their movement is back with Dysport than I did with Botox. Dysport does seem to start up faster after injection.
Richard Galitz, MD

Miami Facial Plastic Surgeon
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How Much Longer Than Botox Injections Does a Dysport Procedure for Crow's Feet Last?

I have used Botox, for over 20 years, to soften unwanted lines and wrinkles as well as shape muscles and IMHO, Dysport lasts as long as Botox. They are both Toxin type A although they are a different sized particle when injected. Most using both Botox and Dysport, myself included, feel the duration is similar at 3-4 months.
Francis R. Palmer, III, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Dysport for crow's feet

I agree with several of the other physician's here - I do not think there is a big difference between Botox and Dysport as far as longevity of the product. I do, however, usually prefer Dysport for the crow's feet area as I feel the final effect is usually a little smoother. Good luck.
Jason R. Lupton, MD

San Diego Dermatologist
+1

Dysport Duration of Action

We have found no discernable difference in our practice. One general trend we are seeing is onset of action; Dysport is slightly faster.
Harold J. Kaplan, MD

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon
+1

Which lasts longer, Botox or Dysport?

Both Botox and Dysport are Botox Type A manufactured by two different companies. Although they are the same biologic product, because their manufacturing process is different, they do behave slightly differently. In my experience, though never studied in a clinical trial, Dysport starts working earlier. However when it comes to which works better or lasts longer it is very close. One study gave the edge to Dysport, but barely so. Thus, at this point in our... more
Yoash R. Enzer, MD

Providence Oculoplastic Surgeon

www.doctorenzer.com

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For the same dollar amount, I see about 25% longer duration.

For the same dollar amount, I see about 25% longer duration. When I use 4 units of Dysport for every one unit of Botox (the cost is about the same), I see about 25% longer duration.
Mark Taylor, MD

Salt Lake City Dermatologic Surgeon
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How Much Longer Than Botox Injections Does a Dysport Procedure for Crow's Feet Last?

Dr Wallach's answer is great. In my practice using equivalent doses of both I see Dysport has a slightly faster onset of effect. I'm talking a day at best. But as for longevity of effect I see Botox lasts about 3 to 4 weeks longer. Again this is in my experience.
Darryl J. Blinski, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Recent studies show that Dysport lasts longer for crow's feet

A recent study does show that Dysport lasts longer in this area than does Botox for equivalent doses(the doses ARE NOT THE SAME UNIT PER UNIT nor is price as one grape is not as much to eat as one plum). I have not yet noted this in my practice but time will tell.
Jo Herzog, MD

Birmingham Dermatologist
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Duration Botox vs. Dysport

There was a recent study done that does say that Dysport lasts longer specifically for crow's feet than Botox, but I have not seen this in my own practice. The idea you are referencing was discussed in a recent ABC News piece, but again I disagree that this is true. I believe the two products are very similar and last about the same amount of time - 3-4 months average when injected by a trained injector with proper dilution.
F. Victor Rueckl, MD

Las Vegas Dermatologist

www.lakesdermatology.com

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Botox vs dysport

To me I think it is a lot like the Coke vs Pepsi challenge. I think they last about the same time. Perhaps dysport kicks in a bit sooner than Botox.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Duration of action for Botox and Dysport

The key thing is if you have the right dose, the duration of action is the same. There is no precise conversion ratio between Botox and Dysport dose so when switching over, we are making an educated guess on the Dysport dose. It's still a guess. It may take a couple of tries before we zero in on the right dose.
Peter T. Truong, MD

Fresno Oculoplastic Surgeon
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Botox and Dysport last about the same

Both Dysport and Botox work the same way and there is no reason why one should last longer than the other at equivalent doses. Dysport may take effect a little bit faster though. It is important in comparing doses to remember that the units are different so for example 20 units of Botox does not equal 20 units of Dysport.
Richard Baxter, MD

Seattle Plastic Surgeon
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Honestly, there is no apparent difference in this.

There has been a suggestion that Dysport lasts longer than BOTOX. I have not seen any evidence of this in my patients. There are no scientific studies that substantiate this either. Given the mechanism of action of the two drugs, which is essentially identical, one would not expect a difference in this time frame.
Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD

Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon
+1

Which lasts longer, Botox or Dysport

There have been, in the past year, clinical trials presented comparing these two products. The studies did not show any difference in how long the results last. I can also say, in using both products in my pratice, that clinically I do not see a difference in longevity of results
Lori A. Brightman, MD

New York Dermatologic Surgeon
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Duration of either BOTOX® or Dysport® depends on dose

BOTOX® and Dysport® are both fomulations of BTX-A. Each medicine has different properties, but within a fairly broad dosing range the duration of relaxation after treatment increases with increasing dose. There is debate about conversion ratio between the two medicines, but in general it is thought that it takes 2.5 - 3.5 units of Dysport® to produce the same degree and durtion of relaxation of the crow's feet as would be produced by one unit of BOTOX®. Most... more
Kevin C. Smith, MD

Niagara Falls Dermatologic Surgeon
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Dysport and Botox: How long to they last.?

There are no definative studies that prove if Botox or Dysport lasts longer than the other. Most cosmetic physicians that I know feel that they tend to last about the same amount of time.
Marc Cohen, MD

Philadelphia Oculoplastic Surgeon

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