Botox® VS Dysport®: What are the Differences?

Botox® VS Dysport®: What are the Differences?

While Botox® and Dysport® work in the same general way, they have differences that affect which one your provider chooses for you. 

• Dysport® may take effect faster, although both develop within a few days.
• Botox® tends to last longer, with a duration of up to six months. 
• Dysport® spreads more than Botox®, providing natural-looking results.
• Dysport® treats glabellar lines (horizontal lines between the brows).
• Botox® treats glabellar lines, forehead lines, and crow’s feet around the eyes. 
• Dysport® may cost less than Botox®.

Your Manhattan Aesthetics provider will choose the product that will give you the best results. 

How Do Botox® and Dysport® Work?

Expression lines on the forehead, between the brows, and around the eyes come from the movement of muscles that move those areas of the face. Botox® and Dysport® interrupt the communication to prevent the muscles from moving and let them relax. Nerves that control the facial muscles use a neurotransmitter called acetylcholine to signal the muscles to contract. The active ingredient in both products stops the action of acetylcholine. 

When the muscles relax, they stop pulling on the overlying skin. The skin can relax and become smoother, eliminating the lines and wrinkles that can make you look tired or angry. Because Botox® and Dysport® target specific facial muscles, you will keep your entire range of facial expressions.