Dysport is the newest injectable in the U.S.
market. It treats deep lines and wrinkles by
immobilizing muscles, similar to Botox.
Developed in the United Kingdom in the early
'90s, Dysport has been used overseas for many
years. Dysport was approved by the Federal Drug
Administration in April 2009 for the treatment
of head-and-neck muscle spasms and deep lines
between the eyebrows.
 
What You Need To Know About Dysport Vs. Botox
• Dysport is made from the same botulinum toxin Type A as
• Botox and is injected in the same way as Botox. Both work by
temporarily immobilizing muscles, which reduces lines and
furrows.
• Dysport is injected around expression lines -- the creases
caused by frowning, scowling, smiling or looking surprised -- to
diminish their appearance or keep them from forming.
The three most common areas for Dysport injections are between
the eyebrows, the forehead and next to the eyes, where "crow's
feet" form. Dysport can improve your appearance and prevent the
formation of deep expression lines that make you look older. It
will not help fine lines or wrinkles that are not due to facial
expressions.
• Dysport has fewer proteins surrounding the toxin and so should
stimulate a weaker immune response to break down the toxin. This
may make it a good choice for Botox patients who find Botox no
longer works because their body has developed antibodies.
• There are some claims that Dysport works faster and lasts
longer but doctors who work with injectables have different
opinions on whether Dysport is really more effective.
• Dysport is said to be slightly cheaper than Botox. Just having
a competitor to Botox may bring prices down.
• You can get Dysport injections at both medical spas and
dermatologist's offices.
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