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Dysport - A Botox Alternative

  • What is Dysport?
  • How Does Dysport Work?
  • How Long Do Results Last?
  • Are There Any Side Effects?
  • Reviews
  • What Is Dysport?

    This injectable treatment for wrinkles is made from the same neurotoxin (botulinum toxin type A) as Botox. Dysport (formally Reloxin) received the approval of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use as a wrinkle treatment in the spring of 2009, but it has been smoothing out facial folds and lines in Europe, South America, and elsewhere for several years. Like Botox, this injectable was originally developed in the 1990s to treat neuromuscular disorders.

    How Does Dysport Work?

    Dysport is injected directly into the muscles that cause facial wrinkles, temporarily immobilizing them. It specifically targets the glabullar muscles — the ones that form creases on your forehead when you frown.

    Dysport diffuses a bit farther from the injection point than Botox: one to three centimeters compared to Botox’s one centimeter. This means that fewer injections are needed, but it also means that the health professional doing the injections must be very skilled to ensure that the drug does not spread to nearby muscles and cause eyelid and/or eyebrow drooping or other unwanted side effects.

    How Long Do Results Last?

    Results begin to appear within one to seven days after treatment, with day three being the median. (In other words, half the patients treated see wrinkle-smoothing results before day three, and half see results afterward.) Dysport contains less protein than Botox, so the body tends to break it down more slowly. The studies are mixed, however, about whether the results lasts longer than Botox. A large clinical trial sponsored by Dysport’s manufacturer and published in the March/April 2009 issue of Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery reported that effects lasted more than 13 months in some people. Botox results can last up to four months.

    Are There Any Side Effects?

    As with Botox, any side effects that develop tend to be minor. Headache may occur, and if the drug diffuses too widely, eyelids or eyebrows may droop. If you choose Dysport to smooth out your wrinkles, be sure you receive treatments from a well-trained and experienced health professional.

    Last Modified: April 13, 2010

    Dysport Reviews

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     Excellent so far

    I have never had anything done before - ever. As this is my first experience of this type, I [more]
    Santa Barbara, CA   Jul 03, 2010

     I switched.

    I have been using Botox and decided to try dysport because of the rebate currently being offered. I [more]
    Denver, CO   Jun 12, 2010

     Great Dysport Experience

    Dysport was a great decision, because it was something I wanted to do for a long time, but just [more]
    Plano, TX   May 18, 2010

     DYSPORT

    This is the first time I used Dysport. My doctor did not tell me the risk of this drug. After 2 [more]
    Pasadena, CA   May 07, 2010

     Hate it

    I had Dysport 3 weeks ago immediately following injection I became extremely nauseated lasted few [more]
    Santa Barbara, CA   May 02, 2010

     i have tried botox and dysport

    I tried botox and was happy with it. It lasted about 4 months. I did the forehead only and it costs [more]
    Charlotte, NC   Apr 24, 2010

     Caused my eyebrows to drop

    Please start off with a small amount. It spreads and will cause unanticipated areas to turn off. My [more]
    Carmichael, CA   Apr 24, 2010

     Droopy eye from Dysport

    I've been getting botox for the last eight years to treat an eye spasm and wrinkles. Never had a [more]
    Boca Raton, FL   Apr 05, 2010

     Satisfied with Dysport

    I had a wonderful experience with Dysport and will absolutely be doing it again when it wears off. I [more]
    Portland, OR   Mar 28, 2010

     Bad side-effect

    I had dysport injections for crows-feet around eyes several weeks ago. Two weeks later I noticed my [more]
    Cumming, GA   Mar 25, 2010

     Dysport is horrible!

    dysport is horrible. i have used botox for 7 yrs with good results a new doctor convinced me to try [more]
    Houston, TX   Mar 17, 2010

     First Experience with Dysport a Good One

    I had dysport injected between my eyebrows and on my forehead. This was the first time that I tried [more]
    Boulder, CO   Mar 12, 2010

     Great Dysport Experience

    I went in for my usual botox regimen last week and ended up getting injected with Dysport (on [more]
    St.Paul, MN   Mar 08, 2010

     Dysport worked for me

    I have been using Botox for my Nasolabial Folds for the past year. Decided to try Dysport because [more]
    Denver, CO   Mar 02, 2010

     Dysport---INFERIOR product!!!

    dysport caused eyelid droopiness in dozens patients i've spoken to personally! botox is by far [more]
    Phoenix, AZ   Mar 01, 2010

     Dysport

    Dysport is horrible! This is my first experience with treatment for wrinkle removal. I went in for [more]
    Cameron Park, CA   Feb 21, 2010

     Had a really bad experiece with DYSPORT

    My eyelid slightly dropped about a couple days after and a week later my eyelids became so swollen [more]
    Syosset, NY   Feb 08, 2010

     Dysport Convert

    I've been getting botox injected for my forehead lines for many years and have been a strong [more]
    New York City, NY   Dec 08, 2009

     So Far, Dysport is Great

    I had Dysport injections about 2 weeks ago. So far my forehead looks great and I haven't had any [more]
    Yonkers, NY   Dec 01, 2009

     Terrible Experience - left me with super puffy eyes

    Dysport was used on my forehead for the lines in between my eyebrows. Instead of the normal botox [more]
    Pittsburgh, PA   Dec 01, 2009

     Results Just As Good

    I have had Botox injections before and always really liked the results. I wanted to continue with it [more]
    Bethesda, MD   Nov 13, 2009

     Great Dysport Results

    I moved to a new area and my new doctor recommended that I try Dysport instead of Botox. I tried it [more]
    Dallas, TX   Nov 04, 2009
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