Ever since BOTOX came on the market it quickly became the go to option for women and men wanting a quick, non surgical procedure to treat the appearance of wrinkles. It has dominated the cosmetic skin care market without competition since its debut, with around 2.5 million patients using it each year. Now Botox must make room for the new kid on the block DYSPORT, the latest injectable to join the fight against wrinkles.

What is the difference?

Dysport is the first injectable to offer competition for Botox, prompting questions about which is more effective. In short, they are basically the same. Botox and Dysport are both a botulinum injectable Type A, both last about four months, both are FDA approved and provide almost instant results. If they are basically the same, what is the difference? Price and dosage.

Since Dysport is a lower concentration of toxins it takes on average 2-3 units of Dysport to equal 1 unit of Botox. For patients concerned with the price of beauty, Dysport is slightly cheaper per unit than its rival, about $30 less per treatment.

So the choice is up to you! Coke or Pepsi? Botox or Dysport? One thing is for sure, when brands compete the consumer wins.

More about Dysport
Dysport (pronounced diss-port) is an injectable botulinum toxin used by your plastic surgeon to temporarily paralyze muscles to smooth out skins surface and the appearance of wrinkles. Treatment results differ from patient to patient so it’s best to consult your cosmetic provider before you choose which injectable to use.