Pricing of Dysport/Botox. How do they justify charging the same per unit for 2 totally different products?

Both Dysport and Botox come as powder, the Dr. can reconstitute the product that changes the strength per unit, It is not uncommon to mix your neurotoxins the same dilution to keep it constant within an office.

In our practice, we charge based on what we call Botox equivalent units. While Dysport is diluted differently (3 units of Dysport is roughly equal to 1 unit of Botox), the mixing and diluting instructions on the product are roughly the same. Therefore, we inject and charge based on the number of units in Botox equivalents. While we do charge slightly less for Dysport, that is based on our particular practice pricing from the manufacturer based on volume of injection, use of particular breast implants, and other factors. Not all practices will receive the same pricing from the manufacturer, and therefore may charge more for Dysport than other practices.

I appreciate your question and understand your frustration. Pricing for injectables is set by the practice itself, so you may want to research other qualified injectors. Botox and Dysport are both effective treatments for dynamic fine lines and wrinkles. I recommend speaking with a board-certified facial plastic surgeon to determine which treatment will work best for you.