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.
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.
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.
The price per unit is significantly cheaper than Botox. Since the number of units will be higher than Botox, the price per treatment comes up to about the same. Dysport also differs in terms of its molecular behavior and diffusion.
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.
A Dysport anti-aging treatment for frown lines requires an average of 60 units of Dysport, with an average cost of $4 per unit. So the total cost for an average Dysport treatment for frown lines is around $450.
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.
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.
Answer: Muscle compensation
Sometimes when neurotoxins are injected into one muscle, another muscle in your face will compensate for the now underactive muscle. This can cause formation of new wrinkles that you may have never had before.
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 ...
The main differences between Botox and Dysport are:
Most studies have used a ratio of 2.5:1, meaning 25 units of Dysport have approximately the same action as 10 units of Botox.
Because Dysport is naturally eliminated from the body over time, the effects normally don't last longer than three to four months for first-time patients.
Typically, 30 to 60 units of Dysport IL are required to smooth away forehead wrinkles.
Thus, at Lakes Dermatology a full treatment of Dysport is 150 units; a partial treatment is 75 units. 75 units is most often used to treat only the “11's”, the deep wrinkles between the brows. 150 units treats the forehead, between the brows, and the sides of each eye (crow's feet).
Hi,Thank you for your question. 50 units is typically less than what most patients would use for the forehead and the 11s. Most patients can handle 50 units of dysport just at the glabella (the 11s between the eyebrows).
Dysport injections have also been shown to slim the appearance of a “square face” by concentrating injections in the Masseter Muscle (the muscle around the jawline). With proper administration, this muscle will relax and actually give the face a narrower appearance.
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.
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.
The cost for Botox Cosmetic injectable powder for injection 50 units is around $378 for a supply of 1 powder for injection, depending on the pharmacy you visit. Quoted prices are for cash-paying customers and are not valid with insurance plans.
Keep Up With Treatments. The most effective way to maintain the results of your injectables is by having regular maintenance treatments before the full effects wear off. Doing this will train your muscles to respond to the neurotoxin for more extended amounts of time.
After the treatment, try to exercise your facial muscles for the first 30 minutes following treatment. Keep frowning, raising your eyebrows, or squinting to help the Dysport work into your muscles. And don't worry, it won't negatively impact your treatment in any way.
You may need anywhere from 20 to 90 units of Dysport® in your forehead area. This varies depending on the depth of your wrinkles, the results you want to see, and your individual reaction to the treatment.
Remember that Dysport® averages $4 to $8 per unit in the U.S.