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.
So, at $5 per unit for 50 units, you would pay $250. This makes Dysport about 10 to 20 percent less expensive than Botox. The active ingredient in both of these products is a naturally occurring protein derived from the bacteria, Botulinium.
Dysport lasts between 3 to 4 months needing additional treatments to keep the amazing results. Botox is a safe, effective treatment that can last for as long as 4 months, although it can possibly last for 6 months, depending on the location of the injectable.
When looking at how long the results last, both Dysport and Botox last around 3-4 months. A single unit of Botox has about 3 times the potency of a unit of Dysport. This doesn't mean that Botox works better, but rather that more Dysport is needed to achieve the same effect.
It takes three units of Dysport to equal the muscle relaxing strength of one unit of Botox. This distinction is very important, 50 units of Botox does not equal 50 units of Dysport. Please see a licensed injector for proper dosage. Dilution: Dysport is diluted differently than botox.
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.
Dysport® is BOTOX®'s most well-known competitor. Unlike BOTOX®, which takes five to seven days to act, Dysport® can create visible results in as little as two days. The active ingredient in Dysport® also contains smaller molecules, so you may need less product if you choose Dysport®.
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.
So 1 unit of Dysport is equal to 1 unit of Botox.
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.
Botox has the advantage of being around longer, making it a trusted brand. This means that most patients interested in injectables would opt for Botox. However, Xeomin is just as effective at reducing wrinkles in areas like eyebrows, the forehead, and around the eyes.
Botox doesn't actually erase wrinkles
“Any line that is present at rest, whether it is an etched in frown line, or a deep wrinkle, is not going to disappear with Botox.
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.
Dysport is a neurotoxin injection used to treat wrinkles in the face. Like Botox, it uses a purified form of botulinum toxin. However, the two brands use different toxins, and Dysport has a different potency. Both work by paralyzing certain muscles in the face, preventing wrinkles from appearing.
Typically at least 20 units of Botox and 60 units of Dysport is required but is may take 30 units of Botox to get good relaxation. Men have bigger frown muscles and usually require more than 30 units but it depends.
How much Botox is permissible on the forehead? Botox comes in dosages between 50 and 100 units per vial. Some practitioners say they inject an average of 10 to 30 units into the forehead. Allergan, the manufacturer of Botox Cosmetic, suggests a dosage of 4 units each in five sites on the forehead, totaling 20 units.
Dysport is more diluted than Botox, so users switching from Botox to Dysport will need more units injected per treatment. The differing dilution does nothing to reduce the effect or impact of Dysport, however.
Why does Botox eventually stop working? Your body makes new neurotransmitters all the time, so the “blocking” effect of Botox gradually wears off as these chemicals start circulating in your body again. The muscles are no longer inhibited.
There is no definite age when you should start BOTOX®—it's more about the state of your skin, and everyone's timeline is different. For wrinkle treatments, it's best to start when you notice forehead lines, frown lines, or crow's feet even when your expression is neutral.
Major Botox Competitors
Dysport® (abobotulinum toxin type A) Xeomin® (incobotulinum toxin type A) Jeuveau® (prabotulinum toxin type A) Neurobloc® (botulinum toxin type B) Myobloc® (myobotulinum toxin type B)
If you stop BOTOX treatments after many years of regular injections, the only effect will be that your wrinkles will return, albeit a bit more slowly than if you had not been using BOTOX. It's true: Even after you stop, you will still look younger than you would have if you had never been injected.
Both microneedling and Botox injections are safe and effective for patients with all skin types. Depending on patient needs, you may even recommend both, using microneedling to improve the surface and deeper condition of the skin, with Botox injections to help improve results longer term.
They found that both physicians and patients rated Dysport as more effective at reducing crow's feet lines, while smiling, than Botox. When the facial muscles were at rest, researchers noted no significant differences between the two agents.