Dysport is a great option for those who have moderate to severe frown lines. Botox, on the other hand, can be used to treat many different types of wrinkles, including crow's feet, forehead wrinkles, and laugh lines. If you have mild to moderate wrinkles, Botox may be a better option for you.
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 is a smaller sized molecule, so although you may need more units of Dysport than you do Botox, Dysport is cheaper by the unit, so the total price ends up to be about the same, and sometimes even cheaper. Dysport also diffuses a greater distance in the muscle, creating a softer, natural look.
There's also some evidence that switching between neuromodulators can help extend results, kind of like developing a “tolerance” for one or the other. So, if you've been all about Botox for years, you might also find that changing to Dysport helps you enjoy longer-lasting results.
These aesthetic injectable treatments can help significantly reduce the appearance of dynamic wrinkles in the forehead, lines around the eyes, and vertical lines between the eyebrows. The results of Botox and Dysport can last from four to six months.
Botox vs.
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.
Answer: Dysport in forehead
Thus, the movement is affected. It is normal to not be able to move the muscles that were treated, so it does not sound as if anything is wrong with your procedure. Over time, the movement will return and so will the lines.
On average, a Dysport injection will last for about three to four months, while a Botox treatment can last from four to six. While both of them use the same neurotoxin to prevent folds and lines from forming in the skin, they do have minor differences that can affect how long they last.
Dysport and Botox only stop the muscle that caused the wrinkle (11s). It does not repair the skin if it is already damaged.
The recommended dosage of Dysport is up to 50 units divided into five portions injected into the targeted area. “The rule of thumb is one Botox unit equals three Dysport units,” says Dr. Khetarpal. “So, if you get 20 Botox units, you will likely need 60 Dysport units.
Do not have Dysport treatment if you: are allergic to Dysport or any of its ingredients (see the end of the Medication Guide for a list of ingredients), are allergic to cow's milk protein, had an allergic reaction to any other botulinum toxin product, such as Myobloc®, Botox®, or Xeomin®, have a skin infection at the ...
Botox and Dysport can both be used to relax the muscle along the side of the upper eyelid. This muscle causes the brow to be pulled down and by relaxing this muscle, one can get a small elevation of the brow or a browlift by the use of this Botox or Dysport.
Most patients experience their results appearing after 2-3 days, but it may be up to 1 week before you can see full temporary muscle paralysis. Once this happens, your results will appear the same for the next 3-5 months.
Which One is Safer? Safety is our medical team's first priority, and you can rest assured that both Dysport and Botox have excellent safety records. Both of them are FDA-approved as safe and effective. Some patients believe Botox is safer because it's been around longer.
The most frequently reported of these adverse reactions were headache, nasopharyngitis, injection site pain, sinusitis, URI, injection site bruising, and injection site reaction (numbness, discomfort, erythema, tenderness, tingling, itching, stinging, warmth, irritation, tightness, swelling).
Generally speaking, most people get Dysport treatments once every 90 to 120 days, or once every 3 or 4 months. It's encouraged by experts to wait at least 90 days between treatments in order for the neurotoxin to completely work its way out of your body before reintroducing the treatment.
When anti-wrinkle injections are injected into the skin it relaxes the muscle (see our 'How anti-wrinkle injections work' article) and makes the surface of the skin smooth. When light shines onto skin without wrinkles it bounces off the skin in a uniform way. The skin appears to be shiny like the surface of a mirror.
When properly applied, Botox and Dysport should not cause drooping in the eyelids. This, however, can be largely dependent on the technique of the person administering it. When applied in excess or in less than ideal locations, Botox and Dysport can spread to undesired areas, such as the eyelids, causing drooping.
When someone is receiving too much treatment with anti-wrinkle injections, the skin can become extremely smooth and the light bounces off in a uniform way. So, the skin appears shiny, which is why it can look 'frozen'.
Like Botox, Dysport works by preventing muscle contractions that cause wrinkles to form. Many patients enjoy Dysport because it offers natural-looking results by gently smoothing lines, and results can last for several months.
Medical professionals do not use the same amount of Dysport® for every treatment. Larger treatments may last longer than a treatment that used a relatively small amount of Dysport®. Additionally, Dysport® may degrade over time or if exposed to heat.
When you equate 50 units of Dysport to Botox, it is about 16 units of Botox. While we often use the saying “every patient is different”, this sounds like a small amount to cover your glabella (11'S) as well as your forehead. Most patients require upwards of 75-90 units of dysport to treat both those areas.
Both bending and laying down could spread the toxin and lead to bruising at the injection site.
To reduce dynamic wrinkles and slow the rate at which static wrinkles develop, Dysport uses a neurotoxin (botulinumtoxin A) to temporarily paralyze and weaken hyperactive muscles that control facial expression.
Answer: Botox not lasting long enough
The most common reason for the Botox to not be lasting long enough is that too low a dose is being injected - the dosing depends on your age and strength of your particular muscles, and is best ascertained by a cosmetic expert such as a dermatologist or plastic surgeon.