Dysport vs. Botox - What's the difference?

The word Botox has become a part of our everyday lexicon.  With over 3 million Botox procedures performed in the US alone last year, ever increasing applications of the "wonder drug" and increasing consumer demand and awareness of its inherent safety profile, there is no question that Botox has... more

Both are the same product botulinum toxin A, a derived proteitn that works by relaxing targeted muscles.  The Dysport protein is slighlty smaller so it works quicker. The differences I have seen and that are reported in the literatue include a faster onset and a cheaper price... We are getting the... more

Dysport was FDA-approved for use in the US on April 30, 2009.  At last, we have options for injectable wrinkle treatment!  Dysport was originally to be marketed in the US under the name "Reloxin", but the FDA decided that the original name should be used and... more

This is a hot topic because Dysport is soon likely to receive FDA approval and be widely available. Dysport is currently being used in Europe. Dysport consists of the same basic ingredient as Botox which is Botlulinum Toxin A. This would be similar to asking what is the basic difference between Bayer Aspirin,... more

Dysport is the newest competitor to Botox in the U.S., but has been used in Europe in for several years.  There's also 2 other Botox competitors currently being studied for release in the U.S., one made by Mentor and the other by Merz.  All of these products seem relatively similar, with no huge... 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

The effects of Dysport and Botox on wrinkles can be thought of as virtually the same from a consumer standpoint. They are both proteins that relax muscles, both must be injected every 3-4 months, both have gradual onset, and both have been in use for years (Botox in America, Dysport in Europe).  The... more

Botox Cosmetic and Botox (made by Allergan) and Dysport (made by Medicis) are U.S. FDA approved to treat expression lines/facial wrinkles; both are derived from a botulinum protein type A. However, like any drug, there are nuances among them. Dysport has been reported to take effect within 4 to 7 days, and... 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

I applaud Dr. Jafri for writing an excellent discourse on Dysport. However, I would like to offer a correction in that BOTOX and Dysport might induce antibody formation. BOTOX or Dysport would be acting as an antigen here, and not an antibody. I have heard that the FDA will make an announcement regarding... more