What is the difference between Botox and Dysport

Elizabeth S. Lee, MD answers: Dysport vs. Botox - What's the difference?

How is Dysport different from Botox? Is it cheaper? Is it better?


Elizabeth S. Lee, MD
24 days ago
By Elizabeth S. Lee, MD - San Francisco Plastic Surgeon

Botox and Dysport are both Botulinum Toxin A but are made by different companies. Botox has been available for longer, but Dysport is now FDA approved and has been found to be as effective and safe as Botox.  It is a bit different to use from a physician standpoint, but for the patients it is pretty much the same as Botox.  Best yet, Dysport is less expensive for the same effect. This is the great thing about competition.

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