Dysport vs Botox: Main Differences Between Injectable Treatments

Dysport is the so-called analogue of Botox. With age, many women resort to these remedies, as they help them maintain youth and beauty. These drugs are a poison that is widely used in cosmetology in minimal medical concentrations.

What is the difference between Dysport and Botox?

The main differences are in the amount of botulinum toxin, albumin and the content of additional substances :

• Dysport contains approximately 12.5 ng of botulinum toxin per vial, while Botox contains only 5 ng.
• Lactose is used as an auxiliary component in dysport, and sodium chloride is used in botox.
• The dysport bottles themselves are larger in volume, besides, cosmetologists say that more is needed to achieve the optimal result of this drug.

Dysport is made by a French company, and Botox is made by an American company. For this reason, dysport is more popular and known in Europe. In our country, Botox is mainly used.

Experts say that drugs due to the difference in compositions have a unique effect on the human body. A difference in therapeutic dosage results in a difference in the ratio between the dose used and the expected effect.

What to choose: Botox or Dysport

Externally, the drugs act identically: after a short period of time after the procedure, the face begins to look younger, wrinkles are smoothed out, the skin becomes smoother and more even.

At first glance, it seems that Botox is more effective. He really enjoys greater popularity and fame, women choose him most often. But dysport is also indispensable in some cases. The main advantage of this drug is a quick effect. It begins to act a few days earlier than Botox (approximately 2-3 days). In most cases, the first effect becomes noticeable on the next day and gradually increases, reaching a maximum after 2 weeks. This is very convenient for those people who urgently need to put themselves in order before an important event, meeting, interview. You can evaluate the first results of the introduction of Botox only after 5-7 days.

However, the effect of using Dysport lasts about 8-9 weeks, Botox – about 3 months. However, cosmetologists say that over time, the effect of dysport becomes longer. Therefore, if injections are made regularly, in a year or two it will be enough to do one procedure every six months to maintain a decent appearance.

Another nuance: botulinum toxin dysport has an interesting feature – it spreads the neuroparalytic effect to areas of the face adjacent to the treated areas. If the cosmetologist is competent, experienced and well versed in all the subtleties, then thanks to this feature, he can achieve a mild effect of smoothing wrinkles. Botox is devoid of this characteristic, but to some extent this is a plus, since the undesirable effect in case of incorrect administration of the drug or violation of the technology of the procedure does not extend to neighboring muscles.

The procedure is almost painless. Unpleasant sensations are almost invisible, they can only be compared with a mosquito bite. If desired, the specialist can use a cream with an anesthetic effect.

There are no differences in price, they are almost the same in cost. However, more injections of dysport are required. Much depends on the age of the patient and the activity of facial expressions.

Dysport in cosmetology has only been validated by the FDA, while Botox has been validated by both the FDA and NIBSC. The choice depends entirely on the goals of the procedure. Dysport smoothes wrinkles more naturally and acts relatively faster, Botox gives a longer effect and has a reduced risk of unpleasant consequences in case of technology violation.

Consequences of dysport injections

Properly performed procedure allows you to quickly restore youth, freshness and beauty to the face. Injections allow you to get rid of small and medium wrinkles, and make deep folds less pronounced and noticeable. Repeated procedures allow you to increase the effect.

Very often there are reviews that after “beauty injections" the face becomes unnatural and resembles a mask, natural facial expressions are also disturbed. In this matter, the main thing is the professionalism of the cosmetologist. He must be a real specialist and understand all the nuances. Improper injections of Dysport or Botox can lead to paralysis or weakness of other muscles. For this reason, the result is completely unpredictable.

Also, with excessive administration of drugs, the corner of the mouth or eyelid can sometimes fall. But, fortunately, the action of the neurotoxin is reversible, so after a few months the appearance can be restored.

Also sometimes there is an allergy to dysport. The appearance of minor swelling or a feeling of slight heaviness in the muscles during the first day after the procedure is quite acceptable. They pass quickly. Other adverse reactions include numbness or drooping of the eyebrows, headache, hematoma, swelling of the upper eyelid, and pain.

Dysport and alcohol

Many are interested in the question of how compatible dysport and alcoholic beverages are. In the first 3-5 days after the injection, you should stop using both strong and weak alcohol. The use of such drinks can neutralize the effect of the drug.

In addition, the dysport procedure excludes visiting a bath, sunbathing, and staying in a solarium. Also, you should not drink strong coffee and tea, get involved in spicy dishes, make cosmetic masks on your face.

Such procedures are prohibited for pregnant and lactating women, persons with exacerbations of chronic diseases, people undergoing treatment with antibiotics or anticoagulants, as well as patients over the age of 60 with significant sagging skin. In such cases, the risk of unwanted side effects is very high.

You can stop using the drugs at any time. They do not cause negative addiction, so no problems should arise.