Botox or Dysport can be used to relax the muscles surrounding the injection site. Both of these injectables block a chemical known as acetylcholine. These neurotoxins reduce muscle contraction, which causes wrinkles.
Dysport is more affordable
Although there are some significant differences between Dysport treatment and Botox, the cost of both treatments is almost the same. The cost of one Dysport unit is about 1/3 of that of one Botox unit. Both neuromodulators can be used to treat the same cosmetic issues.
The cost of Dysport is much less than that of the other treatments, but the Dysport results are quicker and last for longer. Within two to three working days, the average person will see visible differences. A Dysport treatment may be less expensive than multiple Botox procedures.
It diffuses more
Botox is more effective than Dysport, but they have different effects on the skin. Botox lasts longer at the injection site, Dysport spreads quicker and has a shorter duration. This makes it more suitable for treating larger areas, and requires fewer shots. Botox's effectiveness may not be as high as Dysport.
Botox as well as Dysport both contain biologic processor protein. The proteins in these neuromodulators protect the toxin and keep it working properly. These proteins have an impact on how much toxin is injected, and how it diffuses.
It reduces glabella lines
Botox is a popular treatment to reduce frown lines and glabellar lines in the forehead. These lines appear above your eyebrows and are caused when the brow muscles move repeatedly. This injectable treatment can reduce glabellar lines, and prevent new ones from forming. It can also smoothen existing lines.
Botox can last between three to four months and there is no downtime. You can see the results in two to three days. They last three to four more months. Glabellar lines can be filled with Juvederm. Juvederm, like Botox does not prevent glabellar wrinkles from developing. The injectable smooths existing glabellar lines, and it takes less than 10 minutes. This is the ideal treatment to treat stubborn glabellar line. The results last three to four month.
It is much more effective
Botox as well as Dysport can be used to treat wrinkles. However they do have differences. Botox has a stronger effect and can be used on smaller areas, like the forehead. Dysport tends to be less concentrated and covers a wider area. The main differences in these two injectables are their dosages and how long they take.
Both products can cause swelling and bruising, which can lead to side effects. Dysport injections can pose risks to patients who have chosen Dysport. While swelling and bruising are common, patients should avoid lying down following the injection. After the injection, patients should refrain from exercising for at most four hours. Both drugs are not remarkably different in how they work, but they differ structurally and molecularly, and some people might experience side effects from both.
It is safer
Botox as well as Dysport can be effective, but there are risks. While both injectables can be used safely, it is important to talk with your doctor about potential side effects before you go under the needle. Botulinum toxicemia, which is when an injection spreads from one part of the body to another, is a known side effect.
Although the main ingredient is the same in both injections, the levels of trace proteins in each product make one treatment more efficient than the other. Both products are currently under further investigation to determine which is safer and more efficient. Botox is quicker to dry, but both injections can be administered in minutes. Once the injection is complete, you can leave your doctor's office.