I was told the doctor that you have to use triple the amount of Dysport for the same effect as Botox 1cc is diluted for 100 units of Botox 3cc is diluted for 300 units of Dysport If the doctor only dilutes only 1cc for 300 units of Dysport, is it safe to say that 1 unit Botox = 1 unit of Dysport based on the change of concentration in Dysport Can the doctor do this in order to match the concentration of Botox?
July 5, 2016
Answer: Yes you are right. Dysport has 500 Ipsen units in 1 vial.Allergan botox has 100 botox units in 1 vial. 1 unit of Allergan Botox is as potent as 2.5-3units of Dysport Ipsen units. Therefore 1 vial of Dysport has the 500/2.5 = 200 equivalent Botox units (using the conversion of 2.5). If mixed with the same amount of normal saline per vial, Dysport has twice the number of units (200 Botox units) in the same volume as compared to Allergan Botox ( 100 Botox Units). Therefore the doctor who uses both would need to inject X Allergan Botox millilitres and X/2 Dysport millilitres of solution for the same potency. It's best to look for an experienced injector or trainer in Botulinium Toxin if you want to switch brands around.
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July 5, 2016
Answer: Yes you are right. Dysport has 500 Ipsen units in 1 vial.Allergan botox has 100 botox units in 1 vial. 1 unit of Allergan Botox is as potent as 2.5-3units of Dysport Ipsen units. Therefore 1 vial of Dysport has the 500/2.5 = 200 equivalent Botox units (using the conversion of 2.5). If mixed with the same amount of normal saline per vial, Dysport has twice the number of units (200 Botox units) in the same volume as compared to Allergan Botox ( 100 Botox Units). Therefore the doctor who uses both would need to inject X Allergan Botox millilitres and X/2 Dysport millilitres of solution for the same potency. It's best to look for an experienced injector or trainer in Botulinium Toxin if you want to switch brands around.
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June 22, 2016
Answer: Botox and dysport units Thanks for your question. Because 1 unit of Botox is roughly equal to 2.5-3 units of Dysport, there is no sense in trying to match them unit for unit because that wouldn't mean anything. I hope this clarifies your question.
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June 22, 2016
Answer: Botox and dysport units Thanks for your question. Because 1 unit of Botox is roughly equal to 2.5-3 units of Dysport, there is no sense in trying to match them unit for unit because that wouldn't mean anything. I hope this clarifies your question.
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