What is Dysport?

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... more

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... more

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... more

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... more

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... more

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... more

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... more

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... more

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.