Xeomin is the most similar to Botox when measuring units to units, whereas Dysport requires more units at a lower cost per unit. Both Botox and Xeomin require up to two weeks for full treatment and in most cases Dysport has a much quicker onset for those patients wanting faster results.
In general, Dysport takes more units than Botox® or Xeomin and starts to show results more quickly and costs less per unit. The onset of results takes longer with Botox® and Xeomin, but you will require fewer units to get the same results.
The cost of Xeomin® is roughly the same as for Botox at $5.00-5.40 per unit. Dysport® is about $3.99 per unit. Patients average 20 units of Xeomin® per visit, vs. 20 units of Botox and 40 units of Dysport®.
Botox should last between 3 to 4 months. After that time, you should see the effects of treatment begin to wear off. Xeomin will also last roughly three months. However, some patients have seen continued results right up to 6 months.
The biggest difference comes in the formulations of both injectables. Dysport is much more diluted and spreads quickly compared to Botox. This makes it great for larger surface areas like the forehead. Botox is much more potent, making it amazing for small areas and pesky wrinkles like Crow's feet.
Dysport's diffusion rate is higher, therefore, the product leaves a trail edge effectively smoothening the complexion and creating a more natural look without obvious zone of non-treatment. Dysport users subjectively report a feeling of less tightness on treated areas than Botox users.
The effects of both Botox and Dysport last for about four months, but the effects of Dysport tend to appear faster than Botox — about two days compared to Botox's week timeline.
Is Xeomin or Botox better? Xeomin and Botox both work to smooth the skin and get rid of frown lines. While they are both comparable in effectiveness, some studies have shown that Xeomin has a quicker onset of action and a longer duration.
According to user reviews, the average cost of treatment for XEOMIN is $425, compared to $550 for BOTOX. This may reflect the fact that there are more treatment options for BOTOX than for XEOMIN, with varying costs. For instance, a BOTOX session for hyperhidrosis treatment costs around $1,000.
All three neurotoxins on the market can last from three to six months, per treatment, varying from patient to patient. It has been reported that Dysport typically takes two to three days until the effects of the treatment are seen. Botox takes seven to ten days, while Xeomin takes five to six days.
Do NOT rub or massage the treated areas for 4 hours after your treatment. Do NOT practice Yoga or any type of strenuous exercise for 24 hours after treatment. Also, avoid facials or saunas for 24 hours after your treatment.
Xeomin® may cause serious side effects, including allergic reactions. Symptoms of an allergic reaction to Xeomin® may include: itching, rash, redness, swelling, wheezing, asthma symptoms, or dizziness or feeling faint.
The average cost of Dysport ranges between $300 and $400. This depends on your provider as well as how many injections you need. Medical insurance doesn't cover the cost of Dysport when used for cosmetic reasons.
Dysport is an injectable treatment created by Galderma aimed at reducing the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines on the face and neck. It can be particularly beneficial in treating moderate to severe lines and wrinkles on the forehead.
While cheaper than Botox, it typically it takes twice as many units of Dysport to achieve the same result. According to self-reported reviews on Real Self, that average cost of Dysport is $450 dollars per treatment nationally. Botox injections average at a slightly higher rate nationally at $550 each session.
Dysport is more diluted than Botox. The difference in concentration typically occurs because Dysport uses smaller protein molecules to induce muscle relaxation. These smaller proteins are less likely to be broken down by antibodies, making the results of Dysport injections quite desirable for patients.
BOTOX is an FDA-approved wrinkle relaxer that is injected into the muscles beneath the skin. This smoothes out the lines that are commonly created by smiling or frowning. BOTOX is usually chosen for forehead wrinkles, wrinkles around the eyes, and parallel lines between the brows.
The forehead muscle is flat and relatively thin in most. Multiple, small Botox or Dysport injections are used to relax the forehead. Usually this requires 10-15 units of Botox or 30-60 units of Dysport (same volume).
The total recommended Xeomin dose is 20 Units per treatment session divided into 5 equal intramuscular injections of 4 Units each. The 5 injection sites are: 2 injections in each corrugator muscle and one injection in the procerus muscle.
The average cost of Xeomin treatment may range from $12 to $20 per vial, or $10 to $18 per unit. The total cost of the treatment will depend on the total surface area to be treated, and the condition of contracted muscles in a particular patient.
Your results will show up but may take a little time to show their full effect. You will begin to notice your wrinkles starting to fade within three to four days after treatment, and complete results will be visible by 30 days.
Unfortunately without personally evaluating you I cannot say how much Dysport would be recommended. For the majority of patients 50-60 units adequately injected into the glabellar muscles and 35-50 into the forehead are required to minimize their movement sufficiently.
Typically, Dysport injections are given between your eyes or above your eyebrows. So when a person moves their forehead to make an expression, the forehead does not crinkle in the same intensity. It is more relaxed, which means that you look younger and also prevent future wrinkles from forming.
Each patient's final results will vary, but Dysport typically lasts 4-5 months after each treatment.