What is Dysport?

Can you give me more information about the wrinkle treatment called Dysport?

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A: What is Dysport

Elizabeth S. Lee, MD

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

A: Dysport = abobotulinum toxin

Lavinia Chong, MD

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

A: Dysport

Bruce Katz, MD

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

A: What is Dysport

Shawn Allen, MD

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

A: Dysport is the latest neuromuscular blocking agent

D.J. Verret, MD

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

A: Dysport = Botulinum Toxin type A

Randolph Capone, MD

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

A: Dysport approved today as a competitor for BOTOX

Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD

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.

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