Dysport or botox
One of the fastest and relatively safest methods to eliminate pronounced wrinkles is to inject botox or dysport drugs. Both of these drugs contain botulinum toxin, a poison that has a neurotoxic effect. In medical concentrations, this poison promotes muscle relaxation, and its use in cosmetology is based on this effect.
Botox or dysport are the same active ingredient: neurotoxin type A, which is produced by the bacteria Clostridium botulinum. However, these drugs are produced by different manufacturers, and have some differences, which determines the differences in their effect on the body. It should be noted right away that the differences between dysport and botox are small, and in general, are of more interest to professionals than to patients. Specialists who find it easier to work with botox work with it, those who are accustomed to working with dysport prefer this drug, but in most clinics the patient is offered both drugs to choose from.
So what is the difference between dysport and botox?
Dysport begins to act somewhat faster than Botox, about 2-3 days earlier. Therefore, it can be used when a smoothing effect is needed as soon as possible, for example, shortly before an important meeting, trip or event. However, the effect of the dysport injection also ends faster, for comparison: Botox injections are enough for an average of 12 weeks, dysport injections for 7-9 weeks.
A feature of dysport is also a better ability to diffuse, that is, spread among tissues. This fact can be a plus in capable hands, but it can also be a minus. Some specialists, thanks to the ability of dysport to diffuse, achieve a softer, natural smoothing effect. However, it is this ability that reduces the so-called safety profile of the drug, since, due to its greater distribution than necessary, dysport can also affect neighboring muscles,
causing them to temporary paralysis. In fact, it will look like a drooping corner of the mouth or eye, which, of course, reduces the cosmetic effect.
Dysport and Botox are comparable in price. Dysport is slightly cheaper than Botox per unit of active ingredient, but more is required. Previously, in an advertisement for dysport, the manufacturer (Ipsen) indicated that 1 unit of Botox corresponds to 3 units of dysport, thus emphasizing the safety of the latter. However, the manufacturer of botox (Allergan) sued a competitor in the Hague court, and the advertisement was found to be inappropriate, since the ratio itself is not an indicator of either safety or any other advantage.
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