Botox and Dysport are quite similar. Both come from botulinum toxin, a neurotoxic protein that is safe when used in small amounts. Although you can use Botox and Dysport for improving various medical conditions, their most popular use is to diminish wrinkles.

Both injectables are considered noninvasive and work by temporarily relaxing facial muscles. This stops the muscles from contracting and ultimately smooths the appearance of wrinkles. The differences between the two are rooted in their trace proteins and how they’re manufactured.

Some people have experienced quicker results with Dysport, noticing a reduction in wrinkles in only 2-3 days. The results of Botox generally take around a week to appear, but both injectables reveal their peak results at around 2 weeks. 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. As a trade-off, the price of a Dysport unit is less than that of a Botox unit, so you’ll spend about the same amount of money to achieve similar results.

Some people have experienced quicker results with Dysport, noticing a reduction in wrinkles in only 2-3 days. The results of Botox generally take around a week to appear, but both injectables reveal their peak results at around 2 weeks. Result times vary from person to person, and are also affected by how recently you have received injections. When looking at how long the results last, both Dysport and Botox last around 3-4 months.

Women who are pregnant, planning to get pregnant, or are currently breastfeeding should not receive Dysport or BOTOX injections. In rare cases, patients have learned that they are allergic to Dysport or BOTOX injections. If you’re concerned about these allergies, discuss this treatment with your doctor before receiving treatment. If you are currently taking antibiotics, Dysport or BOTOX injections will not be as effective, and we recommend scheduling your appointment for a few days after you stop taking your antibiotics. Some other conditions that preclude use include ALS, myasthenia gravis or Lambert-Eaton syndrome.