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Even if you’ve never received a Botox injection in your life, you’re probably familiar with the drug. Popular for reducing the appearance of wrinkles, it has also been approved by the FDA for use in a variety of other ways, including treating migraine headaches and severe underarm sweating. In fact, by 1997, Botox use spiked so high the country’s supply temporarily ran out! However, Botox isn’t the only treatment available for reducing the appearance of frown lines. There is also a lesser-known product, Dysport, that is gaining in popularity. The question is, which one is better? And what REALLY is the difference between the two?
Even though you may never have heard of Dysport, the reality is that BOTHDysport and Botox are made from botulinum toxin A, the protein that works by relaxing targeted muscles. Before being used to relaxfacial muscles, it was actually used to provide patients with temporary relief from spasms in the face, neck, shoulders, and even vocal cords. Comparing Botox to Dysport is very much the same thing ascomparing apples to apples. While some people like Honeycrisp the best, others prefer Gala. In the end, though, both are still just apples. Just because you are less familiar with Dysport doesn’t make it an inferior product. Truth be told, both Botox and Dysport have been in use for years. While Dysport wasn’t introduced to the U.S. market until 2009, it has been used as an anti-aging treatment in Europe for years. Both Dysport and Botox have high safety profiles and both have shown similar side effects. In fact, the results from the two different injectables are so similar that in most double-blind clinical studies both the patient and doctor were unable to tell the results apart.
There are actually very few differences, but the main one is that Dysport is a smaller-sized molecule so its unit measurement is different than Botox. You may also find that it costs less than Botox, but that will actually vary from person to person since the amount the doctor uses will be dependent on the total amount needed to accomplish your goals. Some find that the onset time for Dysport is faster than Botox, although only by a day or two, which for most is insignificant. Some patients also report that Dysport lasts slightly longer, although, again, not by any significant amount. Click here to read what more doctors are saying on the subject of Botox versus Dysport.
At the end of the day, what is most important is not which product you’re having injected, but WHO is performing the injection. Bad results from Botox and Dysport are not the fault of the products, but are the result of inexperience or negligence on behalf of the person performing the injection. It’s worth the time and effort to perform your due diligence and find a med spa or doctor with great reviews and proven results. Cutting corners to save a few dollars is not worth it…not when any bad results will be on display across your face! And I you’re looking for Dysport or Botox in Denver, we are happy to help you make sure you get the results you want. Contact us today at 303-305-4343 or info@aobmedspa.com.
