Dysport: Q&A
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Can you give me more information about the wrinkle treatment called Dysport?
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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.
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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....
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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...
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