Dysport vs. Botox - What's the difference?

Even though Botox and Dysport are very similar and act in the same way, but from my experience with over 150 Dysport patients in the last three months and years of Botox I have noticed the following differences. First, as far as the claim of the quicker onset, I do not believe that is true with Dysport as both... more

I have been using Botox with great results for many years. My experience with Dysport has been about 50 patients so far. I do not yet perceive a difference.  All of the patients treated so far seem to be happy and it seems to last as long as Botox (but not longer).  The diffence in cost is not as... more

From a clinical standpoint, Dysport and Botox appear to be equivalent in their time of onset, duration of activity, and efficacy. There are subtle differences in these variables that different providers have observed. I think its safe to say that Dysport and Botox are more similar than they are different. Our... more

All of the products in this category (there are several used around the world) have the same active molecule, which causes hyperactive muscles to relax by temporarily disabling the connection from the nerve fiber to the muscle. The difference is that they are encased in protein molecules, in different... more

Dysport may be new in the U.S. (on the market since only April, 2009), but it has been battling Botox head to head in Europe and elsewhere for several years already. Here's what we know so far about the battle of these big boys in the nonsurgical esthetic arena: Both Botox and Dysport are botulinum toxin... more

We have observed several differences between Botox and Dysport in the short time we have been using Dysport. We have only been using Dysport for about 4 months so these are subject to change. Dysport typically has a bit faster onset, but the difference is measured in hours (24 or so faster for... more

Botox and Dysport are both Botulinum Toxin A but are made by different companies. Botox has been available for longer, but Dysport is now FDA approved and has been found to be as effective and safe as Botox.  It is a bit different to use from a physician standpoint, but for the patients it is pretty much... more

There is no doubt that the BoNTxAs are here to stay, in the armentarium of the cosmetic provider. For those patients who have been content with Allergan's product, I haven't tried to convert them.  For those patients who specifically requested Dysport, the onset has been quicker, (averaging 48hours for... more

From a patient result standpoint, there is no difference.  However, Dysport is marginally less expensive.  Dysport claims that it works more quickly and they have data to show it begins working in some patients at day 1.  the problem is that Allergan never measured patient response during this... more

Dysport received FDA approval in late April and is just now being incorporated into everyday aesthetic practice.  I am using dysport in many of my patients and it gets a two thumbs up overall.  Some patients like it better than botox because it comes on quicker while others still prefer... more