Will Dysport Be Just $4/unit Everywhere?

Question

I saw an office advertising Dysport for $4/unit - they said treatment for glabellar lines will be just $200! Is this too good to be true?

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

Dysport units and Botox units are not the same. It takes about 2.5 units of Dysport per one unit of Botox. Dysport can be more cost effective than Botox at certain physician offices.

Young R. Cho, MD, PhD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  Based on the information, the office is recommending 50 units of Dysport for the frown lines which is the FDA indicated dose.  The price does vary from office to office.  I would make sure you check the credentials of the physician that does your injection.

Jeffrey J. Roth, MD, FACS · Answer

First you must compare apples to apples. Botox and Dysport dosages are not equal. Next, PLEASE do not go to an injector just because of a "great deal". Cheap gets expensive fast if there is an issue. Please seek out an experienced, well trained injector.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD · Answer

Dysport at $4 per unit is roughly equivalent to Botox at $10 per unit because it takes about 2.5 times as many units of Dysport to get the therapeutic effect of Botox . For example it takes 50 unit s of Dysport versus 20 of Botox to treat the frown lines.

Dmitriy Schwarzburg, MD · Answer

$4 per unit is pretty standard. Prices may vary depending on where you go and how many units you get, but $4 sounds about right. You can always call a few other places to see what other places charge around you.

Amir Moradi, MD · Answer

Sounds like a good deal but it's a little deceptive when you understand that it takes 3 times the units compared to Botox to treat the same area. We charge per area and not per unit, to keep it simple, and we've priced Botox the same as Dysport so that you don't feel compelled to use one over the other just because of price.

Sam Goldberger, MD · Answer

Pricing for all cosmetic treatments varies greatly.  I personally do not charge per unit, I charge per area.  Just make sure you are going to a qualified injector with experience.

Carmen Kavali, MD · Answer

Our Dysport is priced at $5/unit, but we often run specials during which the price will be $4/u. In addition, through Sept 30, 2010, the Dysport manufacturer is offering $150 in rebates for Dysport treatments. Pick a provider with lots of experience!

Kris M. Reddy, MD, FACS · Answer

Plastic surgery pricing vary considerably depending on geographic location and expertise. The cost for dysport will be about $4 to $5 per unit which equates to about $10 - $15 per unit as botox as it requires about 100 units of dysport to do what 33 units of botox can do. Botox is still generally the preferred option for value and efficacy.

Pat Pazmino, MD, FACS · Answer

Dysport is a close relative of Botox that is now available in the United States. In clinical studies, it has shown to have a faster onset of action than Botox and lasts a little bit longer. The amount of Dysport used is slightly different than the amount of Botox per area. For great results, work with a board-certified plastic surgeon who has a great deal of experience with fillers, Botox and the new Dysport. The price of Dysport will vary by the practice. In our practice, Dysport is somewhat cheaper than Botox. Keep in mind when buying either filler to make sure that you are paying by the unit instead of by the volume (per area, per cc, per ml, etc)

Will Dysport Be Just $4/unit Everywhere?

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