Botox or Dysport : 10 factors to consider before making a choice

Both Dysport and Botox are considered non-surgical forms of anti-wrinkle treatment that have quick recovery rates. Still, these two treatments have their differences, and there are some safety precautions to consider. 

Read further to know the similarities and differences between the two!

No	Basis	Dysport	Botox
1	Procedure type	Non-Surgical	Non-Surgical
2	Cost	Average total cost of $450 per session.	It is slightly more expensive at an average of $550 per visit.
3	Duration	Dysport injections take just a few minutes to complete.	Botox injections take just a few minutes to complete.
4	Convenience	No hospitalization is required.	You can leave immediately after treatment and even go back to work if you feel like it.
5	Efficacy	Effects of Dysport may show up sooner	Effects of Botox may last longer
6	Results	Dysport can start taking effect after a couple of days. Results last between 3-4 months. You will need to go back for more injections around this time to maintain treatment effects.	You may start seeing results from Botox within a week, but the process can take up to one month. Botox injections also last a few months at a time.
7	No of treatments needed	Each session is about an hour long. You will need to follow up every few months to maintain the desired results.	Same as Dysport, except that sometimes Botox can wear off slightly sooner in some people. Others might see results for up to six months.
8	Pain	No pain is felt during the procedure. Slight pain may be felt at the injection site after treatment.	Treatment doesn’t cause pain. Slight numbness and pain may be felt after the procedure.
9	Non-Candidates	People who have milk allergies and take certain medications used for muscle spasms. Not recommended for women who are pregnant.	Women who are pregnant and people who take certain medications for muscle spasticity.
10	Recovery time	Little to no recovery time needed.	Little to no recovery time needed.

Both Dysport and Botox are used to treat and prevent wrinkles in adults. These non-invasive injections help to reduce the appearance of wrinkles by relaxing the underlying muscles beneath the skin. By relaxing and stilling the muscles, the skin above them turns smoother.

Neither treatment gets rid of existing wrinkles for good, but the effects are meant to make wrinkles less visible. You may be considering either treatment if you’re not getting the desired results with wrinkle serums and creams at home.

While both treatments contain a similar main active ingredient, trace protein amounts can vary. This can make one treatment more effective than another for some people. However, exact differences are still being studied.

To get more personalized information, the best way is to schedule a consultation with Marie at Accent of Skin.

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