Dysport or Botox
Dysport is a newer form of neurotoxin, like Botox. Having performed the initial clinical trials on Dysport, I have a fondness and familiarity with the product that leads us to use about a 50/50 split of it versus Botox in our office.
Advantages for Dysport: it tends to take effect a bit quicker (two to four days versus five to seven for Botox) and last a little longer than Botox. Additionally, it is priced a little less than Botox to the cosmetic surgeon, which many in turn will pass on at a slightly lower price to their patients. In my practice, it is about 10 to 20% less with discounts and rebates from the manufacturer.
Disadvantages of Dysport: it simply works better than Botox in general. This may lead to a more dramatic effect (less wrinkles and less movement) after injection. Some people love this, but older patients and those with a slight amount of droop to their eyes are generally more inclined to do better with Botox in my experience. This isn’t a hard and fast rule, but one that generally is helpful in explaining the ‘best’ Dysport candidates.
Joel Schlessinger, MD, President Emeritus of the American Society of Cosmetic Dermatology and Aesthetic Surgery, is a Board Certified Dermatologist and board certified in General Cosmetic Surgery. Dr. Schlessinger is in private practice in Omaha, Nebraska and is President of LovelySkin.com. Dr Schlessinger is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, American Society for Moh’s Surgery, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery and the Laser Institute of America.
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