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Which Treatment is More Cost Effective: Dysport or Botox?

asked 8 months ago by anon
Latest answer by Ronald Shelton, MD
Question viewed 691 times
Tags: amount, comparison, costs, filler, long-term, treatment

I don't just want to know which one is cheapest, I also want to know which is the better buy, based on results and need for repeat treatments.

14 answers to Which Treatment is More Cost Effective: Dysport or Botox?

Botox and Dysport are almost clinically identical and have similar cost

The cost of the Dysport and Botox are similar when using a 3:1 unit conversion ration between the two, respectively. There might be a slightly faster action of onset, by a day, with the Dysport, but the duration and effectiveness in the aesthetic outcome of smoothness appears to be the same at 6 days. see video

Ronald Shelton, MD
Manhattan Dermatologist

Cost Analysis: Botox vs. Dysport

As many panel members have mentioned, this is dependent on which product seems to work best for you. When comparing price per unit, the costs are equivalent. Duration of product is typically 3-4 months for both. The manufacturers of Dysport are currently offering a rebate program, which can help offset the costs. And as other panel members have mentioned, be wary of the "bargain" botox or dysport, as often times you will not get a desirable outcome. more

Harold J. Kaplan, MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

Cost

They are pretty much the same in terms of cost and effectiveness. I would also check for rebates and ask your office if they have any product deals. Often, offices run specials on either Botox and/or Dysport. Best of luck to you!

Philip Young, MD
Bellevue Facial Plastic Surgeon

Cost Effectiveness of Dysport or Botox

Both Dysport and Botox last about the same amount of time, have similar results, and usually cost about the same price. The only difference is that the manufacturers often offer rebates to compete with one another. You can check their websites to see what they are offering, thus making one more cost effective than the other.

F. Victor Rueckl, MD
Las Vegas Dermatologist

www.lakesdermatology.com

Dysport may be more cost effective

The two treatments (Botox and Dysport) are relatively the same in terms of treatment effect, however, there have been some anecdotal reports that Dysport does last slightly longer than Botox. In my opinion, I think that the conversion is about 2.5-3 units of Dysport for every 1 unit of Botox. We have it priced so that Dysport is one-third the cost per unit as our Botox. Additionally, although one of the Medicis "specials" just ended in September, they do offer... more

Jason D. Bloom, MD
Philadelphia Facial Plastic Surgeon

Dysport same or similar to Botox

Dysport cost is similar to Botox, unless there is a manufacturer or distributor sponsored rebate that would make one or the other more cost effective. In my practice, we eseentially treat both Botox and Dysport as equivalent treatments. Dysport periodically runs $50 rebates - at least, they have been. You never know when this might stop.

Robert Strimling, MD
Las Vegas Dermatologist

Cheap Botox or Dysport is a waste of money!

The cheaper the botox/dysport, the less likely you will get descent results or last the 3-4 months which is average. Expect to pay $300 per area. Dysport tends to last a little longer than regular botox but not always. Sincerely, David Hansen,MD

David Hansen, MD
Beverly Hills Dermatologic Surgeon

Dysport vs. Botox Cost

There is no universal answer to this question. However, I think you will find on average that you can get the same result for less money using Dysport. In my office it will cost you about 10% less, not including any rebates. But, just like buying anything, it will depend on who you are buying it from. Dysport has been offering rebates of $50 per treatment plus a bonus $50 if you are switching from Botox, so the added $100 will make it more cost... more

Louis W. Apostolakis, MD
Austin Facial Plastic Surgeon

Xeomin

There is a third Botox competitor that is about to hit the market called Xeomin. It will reportedly be priced below the cost of Botox to try to gain market share. Many doctors will pass these savings on to the patient so that may be a less expensive alternative in the future. The dosing is supposed to be a 1:1 equivalent with Botox.

Richard Ort, MD
Lone Tree Dermatologic Surgeon

Dysport and Botox are both effective

Botox is like the Kleenex of tissues and Clorox of bleach products - it's the brand that defined the category. However, like those other products, the material in Dyport and Botox is essentially the same and works the same way. There are some differences especially in how the dose is measured, but at equivalent doses it will be a matter determined by the individual provider. You may be able to get rebates to offset the cost of Dysport however because they are trying to gain market share.... more

Richard Baxter, MD
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Dysport or Botox

They are pretty much the same in terms of cost-effectiveness. However, if there is a rebate, that will make one more cost-effective than the other. In my office, I have had patients who prefer Dysport over Botox because of the quicker onset but some patients still prefer Botox.

Kimberly Lee, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

It depends on the cost of the units for each product.

If I can treat a patient with 3 units of Dysport for every 1 unit of Botox, the products are pretty equal, so it depends on the cost of the units of each product in the clinic where you are being treated.

Mark Taylor, MD
Salt Lake City Dermatologic Surgeon

Dysport vs Botox

This is an interesting question and one I get all the time in my office. My answer it that it usually depends on the person. In my office and in most offices the products are similar in price. Many companines offer periodic rebates and the Botox Brilliant Distinctions program rewards you for using allergan products includind latisse and juvederm. As for duration of action, I have many patients who think the dysport lasts longer, but I have an equal number who think the botox lasts... more

Rosalyn George, MD
Wilmington Dermatologic Surgeon

Amount

The pricing of Dyaport and Botox will vary from area to area and from doctor to doctor. In general they are usually wuite similar except for the company rebate and discount programs