Which Takes Effect Faster, Botox or Dysport?

Activitation times for both Botox and Dysport are very comparable.  No matter if it's Botox or Dysport, results will vary from patient to patient. 

Hi Lydia,
While you may not see the full effects of your Botox or Dysport for 1-2 weeks, it is our experience that Dysport works more quickly. Dysport patients typically see results about 24 hours faster than with Botox so in your situation, Dysport is probably a better option.  Good luck.

We did a trial injection of Dysport before treating our patients and we found that Dysport seem to work faster than Botox! However, the treatment seems to be the same as far as with results.

Both botox and dysport are good products but may vary from individual to individual. Some reports say dysport works in 1-2 days and botox in 4-7. Some reports say dysport lasts 1 month longer than botox. I feel that it varies depending on the person. You should do the newest one to try it and compare your own results.

I have traditionally seen Dysport work faster and Botox last longer.  I think that results vary from patient to patient and that you should discuss the two products with an experienced injector prior to use.

Activation times are about the same for both botox and dysport. The results vary from patient to patient. Botox remains the gold standard and should be used if you have a choice.

Some of our patients have reported they have seen quicker activation with Dysport and others experience the same as Botox (activation about 3 to 7 days). I’d say this will vary from patient to patient.

Ms Dugan:
Like you, I have heard much of the differences between Botox (with which we all have long experience) and Dysport (which is recently available in the USA). We have used Dysport since its release in the USA and the results are only slightly faster. Once Dysport has been in use here for years, you will have a more accurate answer. However, our European colleagues also report a slightly quicker onset for Dysport.
Many patients have the same desire you mention; to look their best for a upcoming event. Remember that the most common and frequently aggravating side effect of neurotoxin injection is bruising at the injection site, which can spoil your plans. My suggestion is always try to avoid such tight scheduling when possible.

I have injected about 25 patients or so with Dysport so far and most report a faster onset of action than Botox. This is purely anecdotal, however, and it will clearly vary from person to person. Until we have more clinical experience with Dysport I don't think anyone can say for sure which works faster - or which lasts longer (if either).

Dysport is thought to start working faster. However, the speed of onset of effect varies greatly among individuals. The duration of the effect is thought to be longer for Botox.