Does Dysport Last Longer Than Botox?

These prescription injection medications, Dysport and Botox, are used to treat fine facial wrinkles . They are very similar, with only subtle differences between the 2. Most plastic surgeons would agree that they last about the same time (4 months).

Historically, Botox has been used since the mid 90s to treat cosmetic facial wrinkles. Dysport was recently introduced in the United States (2 years) for similar indications, but it has been used in Europe for nearly 10 years. In my practice, Dysport has a quicker onset of action, but we have not noticed a significant difference in the longevity of the product. Some of my patients have claimed that the Dysport last longer when they compared to their previous Botox injections. This is purely anecdotal and to my knowledge hasn't been proven in a well designed study.

Hope this helps. Good luck.

Hi and thank you for your question. Both Dysport and Botox last about the same time on patients approximately 3-4 months. Dysport is made of smaller protein particles in relation to Botox, resulting in a quicker onset of action in some patients. I recommend you discuss your options with an experienced injector to decide the best option for you. I hope this helped! Best wishe

Both Dysport and Botox have essentially the same duration for almost all patients.  You have to be careful comparing treatments performed at different offices and even by different injectors.  The concentration of the product, location of injections, and even how deep the needle is inserted for each injection can all have an effect on the end result.  I will occasionally have a patient who responds better to one than the other even when keeping all other variables the same, and in that case we just stick with the brand that works best for them.

Some patients do report that Dysport seems to last longer for them than Botox does, but this is not something that I readily observe clinically. In general, it seems to last about the same amount of time as Botox (3-4 months for most patients).
All the best,

Botox is the most requested since it's the most familiar. Dysport was thought to possibly last longer when it first launched, but after years of use, we've discovered that there's not really a head to head study that bears that out. Often it comes to personal preference.We've learned that certain facial areas work better with one product than the other. Dysport can be more advantageous when a more diffuse result if desired such a fine lines. But in the end it is more often injector skill that determines the results. In my practice, we'll often use some of both to get the best outcome.

Both
Botox and Dysport are made with botulinum toxin type A proteins and work in a
similar fashion. The Dysport® protein is slightly smaller allowing it to work
more quickly; 2-3 days after treatment. For people wanting to look good for an
event, trip, etc. with short notice,  Dysport® might be a better option since
results can be seen faster than with Botox®.   Both seem to last as long after treatments.#DysportvsBotox    #Dysportlastslong    #DysportandBotox

Dysport is made by Medicis (owned by
Valeant) the makers of  theRestylane family of products Occasionally when Botox doesn't
seem to work as long after years of injection, switching to Dysport seems to
help in many. The end result is the similar from the patient including the longevity. Occassionally, patient state that Dysport will activate sooner than Botox, making it a better option when time is a variable!#Dysportlasts   #Dysportstartssooner   #Dysportforwrinkles

I use both Botox and Dysport interchangeably in my practice. I often encouraged both my patients to use both Botox and Dysport so they feel confident that both treatments work just as effectively. I do notice that Dysport may onset a little faster with the dosing that I use. I also charge the same per region for either product. The makers of Botox and Dysport often have promotions or rebates, and I do which works out best for my patients at that particular visit.

Whether your Dysport treatment lasts as long as Botox depends almost entirely on one variable:whether an equivalent number of units is injected  Note: Many studies have shown that in the glabellar area, 50 units of dysport is equivalent to 20 units of botox.  So, we can extrapolate that 2.5 dysport units is equivalent to 1 botox unit.

Not really.  There are some anecdotal stories from a small group of patients stating that Dysport lasts longer for them.  However, in my practice, I also have a handful of patients that state botox lasts longer than Dysport.  In the end, I wouldn't chose Dysport over Botox because any potential duration effects.  There is some evidence to suggest that Dysport works better around the eyes and possibly in the forehead.

There
isn’t just one answer that applies to everyone in terms of how long Dysport®
will last vs. BOTOX®. The exact same units of either treatment in one patient
may last longer compared to a different patient. Everyone’s body processes the
injections a little differently. In fact, some patients may notice a little
variance just from session to session, even using the same product in the same
amount each time. For the most part, a treatment lasts around 6 months for both
products. Some patients see as little as 4 months, while others enjoy results
that last even longer. The key is to find which option works best for you.