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What is Dysport?

asked 3 years ago by anon
Latest answer by Benjamin Bassichis, MD
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Can you give me more information about the wrinkle treatment called Dysport?

21 answers to What is Dysport?

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Dysport

Dysport is an acetylcholine release inhibitor, similar to Botox. Dysport provides temporary impovement in facial lines especially in the appearance of moderate to severe glabellar lines associated with procerus and corrugator muscle patients in adult patients (generally under the age of 65). Visible results last generally 3 to 4 months. Botox is still the standard of care in terms of efficacy and value.
Kris M. Reddy, MD, FACS

West Palm Beach Plastic Surgeon
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Dysport.

Dysport is a competitor to the well known Botox aesthetic treatment.  They both contain a neurotoxin, which is serotype A, surrounded by a protein.  The main difference is the makeup of the protein.
Benjamin Bassichis, MD

Dallas Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Dysport and Botox: similarities and differences

Both Dysport and Botox have the same active molecule, which is the toxin that causes botulism (in dramatically higher doses.) It is a protein that is encased in other non-toxin proteins, so the difference is that Dysport has fewer of these so it is a smaller molecule. What this means in practice is that it spreads a little bit more and may take effect about a day sooner. In some areas, there is a softer transition from the affected area to the unaffected area, for a "softer" look.... more
Richard Baxter, MD

Seattle Plastic Surgeon
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Dysport is the latest neuromuscular blocking agent

Dysport is the latest neuromuscular blocking agent available. The generic name of the medication is abobotulinumtoxinA. Dysport is a direct competitor to botulinum toxin type A, trade name Botox(r). While there are technical differences between the two medications, the base content of both is botulinum toxin type A which causes paralysis of muscles by blocking the transmission of the chemical agent acetylcholine which tells muscles when to move. By paralyzing certain muslces of the face, the... more
D.J. Verret, MD

Dallas Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Dysport = Botulinum Toxin type A

Dysport is abobotulinumtoxinA, which is another type A Botulinum toxin, analagous to Botox Cosmetic. It is just nicely on the US market, but has been used in Europe for nearly 20 years. It achieves the same results, be it muscle relaxation, wrinkle reduction, sweat elimination, etc. It is manufactured and sold by Medicis (maker of Restylane & Perlane) whereas Botox Cosmetic is manufactured by Allergan. Most practices are offering Dysport at a slightly lower price than Botox as an... more
Randolph Capone, MD

Baltimore Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Botox Vs. Dysport

I use both Botox and Dysport in my practice, and both work well. Overall they are very similar in how they work and how long they last. While Botox is manufactured as a single molecular size, the size of Dysport molecules varies. Perhaps this explains why I have had some patients where Dysport works better than Botox and visa versa. I posted an article in my San Francisco Plastic Surgery Blog with a more detailed comparison of the two drugs. A link to the article is supplied below... more
Joseph Mele, MD

Walnut Creek Plastic Surgeon
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Dysport

Dysport is very similar to Botox in that it is a type of botulinum toxin that can neutralize the activation of muscles of facial animation.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Dysport and Botox

Dysport and Botox are basically the same.  The two are different in that they represent the proprietary name of two subtypes of botulinum toxin.  Dysport works faster and is marketed in the US.
Raffy Karamanoukian, MD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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Dysport is abobtulinumtoxinA

Dysport i is a botulinum toxin that is injected into the muscles and used to improve the look of moderate to servere frown lines between the eyebrows in adults younger than 65 years of age for a short period of time, usually 4 months.
Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
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Dysport is a cousin of Botox

Dysport is a close relative of Botox that is now available in the United States through Medicis. We have seen great results in patients who have previously used Botox or have developed a resistance, or in patients new to these muscle relaxers. If you have use Botox but have not been satisfied with the results, you may consider using Dysport and you may consider a stronger concentration of Dysport as you may have stronger muscles in this area. The amount of Dysport used is slightly... more
B. Pat Pazmino, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Dysport is similar to Botox

Dysport is another neurotoxin, similar to Botox, which was approved by the FDA in April 2009 for the treatment of glabellar lines (frown lines or the 11s). It's been used in Europe for 20 years, and is a great alternative to Botox. I've used it overseas for the past 4 years and prefer it to Botox.
Ramtin Kassir, MD

New York Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Dysport and how it works

Dysport works in the same manner as does Botox. These agents weaken the muscles that they are placed into. Many of the wrinkles around your eyes and the forehead are what is called dynamic wrinkles. This means that they are caused by an overactive muscle that pulls on thinning skin. By weakening these muslces with agents such as Botox and Dysport, the wrinkles and fine lines will improve.
Jacob D. Steiger, MD

Boca Raton Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Dysport (Botulinum Toxin)

Dysport is a form of Botulinum Toxin that has been marketed in Europe and is also known as Reloxin. Medicis is the company that distributes the product and preferred the name Reloxin but the FDA required extensive and prohibitive paperwork. It is derivied from recombinant DNA technology that isolates the toxin from the bacteria clostridia botulinum which is commonly known as causing botulism. It is essentially the same basic ingredient in Botox. There are some studies that suggest that it... more
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Dysport

The product Dysport is made by the company Medicis. It is a form of botulinum toxin that has been approved by FDA for cosmetic use to relax the muscle that causes wrinkles in between the eyebrows. It has a very similar efficacy and side effect profile as Botox made by Allergan. Regards
Tanveer Janjua, MD

Bedminster Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Dysport vs Botox

Dysport is a type A botulinum toxin, which means that it is a highly refined protein used to relax muscles and inhibit sweating. They are both great products that I use. I am telling my patients that they are like Coke and Pepsi, some patients will love one, others will want the other. I am reccommending that patients try both to see which they prefer. The price of the injections (in my office) are the same because most of the price of the procedure is the expertise of the physician... more
Kenneth Beer, MD

Palm Beach Dermatologic Surgeon

www.palmbeachcosmetic.com

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What is Dysport?

Dysport is the first FDA approved competitor to Botox. It is a neurotoxin that relaxes facial muscles to smooth wrinkles. We have been using Dysport since it's introduction in June of 2009 and found it to be significantly similar to Botox. We find it to be slightly more effective in the forehead area, but are not clear yet (as of November 2009) whether or not the longevity will be shorter, the same or longer. Our price (per equivalent unit) for Dysport is the same as Botox.
Harold J. Kaplan, MD

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon
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What is Dysport

Dysport is a Botulinum toxin newly approved by the FDA. It works in much the same way as Botox Cosmetic to relax muscles in the face, particularly those between the eyebrows to improve or eliminate the lines that can make us look angry. Dysport has been carefully studied and is as safe and as effective as Botox. It is sold by a different company than Botox and is less expensive. So hurray for competition!
Elizabeth Lee, MD

Bay Area Plastic Surgeon
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Dysport = abobotulinum toxin

Dysport is the second FDA approved neuromuscular toxin approved for wrinkle reduction in the glabellar (between the inner brows). It is manufactured by Medisys, the company which makes Restylane and Perlane. The units of Allergan's botox are not equivalent to those of Dysport. To compare and contrast: Dysport generally "sets up" in 24-48hr. Allergan's product requires 5-7 days. Treatment of the forehead, 11's, squint lines requires average 25-37.5units (allergan) vs 100+... more
Lavinia Chong, MD

Orange County Plastic Surgeon
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Dysport

Dysport is the most recently FDA approved injection for treating facial lines. Dysport is similar to Botox, approved for cosmetic use to treat the lines between the eyebrows (the “11” lines). Both relax the muscles that are causing the wrinkles in the same way. Dysport smooths facial lines and wrinkles and is believed to last approximately 4 to 6 months.
Bruce Katz, MD

New York Dermatologic Surgeon
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What is Dysport

Dysport is the trade name for abobotulinumtoxin A. Dysport is the only FDA approved and most recent competitor to botulinumtoxin A, ( Botox). Side effects are similar between the two drugs. They both relax the muscles that are causing the wrinkles in the same exact way. Dysport was approved for use in the United States in May 2009 though it has been in use in other countries for many years. Dysport is approved for cosmetic use to treat the lines between the eyebrows, the called the frown... more
Shawn Allen, MD

Boulder Dermatologist
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Dysport approved today as a competitor for BOTOX

Dysport, like BOTOX, is a Botulilnum Type A neurotoxin. It is made by Ipsen, a French drug company. Medicis will have the rights to sell it in the United States. The dosing will be different than Botox and its diffusion will also be different, but its relaxing effects will be the same.
Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD

Virginia Beach Dermatologist

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