“Botox” or “Dysport”: what to choose, comparison of drugs

Botox and Dysport are botulinum toxin-based drugs used in injection cosmetology. Botulinum toxin blocks neuromuscular transmission, which is used to relieve increased tone of facial muscles and smooth out facial wrinkles.

Differences between Botox and Dysport

Botox and Dysport have the same active ingredient and the same mechanism of action, but they have some differences.

"Dysport" provides faster results, and this drug is also more prone to diffusion - the ability to penetrate structures located nearby. Therefore, Dysport penetrates and distributes better in skin cells.

The advantages of Botox are its purer composition and high concentration, and this drug also has a longer shelf life.

A unit of Dysport will cost less, but due to the fact that a larger number of units are used, the difference in price compared to Botox will be insignificant.

Botox

It is considered a classic botulinum toxin drug. This muscle relaxant arrived in Russia from American manufacturers. The product is used not only in aesthetic medicine, but also in other areas. In particular, in ophthalmology and neurology.

The advantages of Botox include quick effect and versatility. In addition to getting rid of wrinkles, the drug actively fights hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating).

Among the disadvantages is the fragility of the resulting effect and its dependence on external factors and ineffectiveness for deep wrinkles. Botox actively eliminates only superficial small expression wrinkles. In addition, the drug has a number of contraindications, which can be found in consultation with a cosmetologist.

The first signs of the effect of Botox appear on days 2-3. The final result is established only 2 weeks after the session and lasts 3-5 months.

Recommendations from Beauty Lounge Specialists

Before performing injection procedures, consultation with a specialist is required. A qualified cosmetologist will familiarize yourself with the skin condition, initial data and indicate the recommended treatment plan, including the drug and the number of units.

After the procedure, you should follow all the recommendations of specialists: for 7-10 days you should not massage or rub your face, overheat the treated area, sunbathe, swim in a pool or natural reservoirs, sleep with your face in a pillow, do other cosmetic procedures, and also take alcohol and spicy food .

Dysport

Analogue and main competitor of Botox straight from France. It differs from the classic drug in having more natural effects and lower cost.

The advantages of Dysport also include faster results: within 1-3 days after the procedure, the face will begin to noticeably transform. The maximum effect is achieved by the second week. The effect of the drug lasts 3-4 months. According to patient reviews, the effect of Dysport lasts a little longer than the classic drug.

One of the key disadvantages is the low concentration of the active component in the drug. Therefore, for a more lasting effect, an increased dosage of the drug will be required. Therefore, the lower cost of 1 unit of Dysport does not mean that the entire procedure will be cheaper than injections with other drugs.

It should also be noted that Dysport is more allergenic than other botulinum toxin preparations.

Why clients choose the Beauty Lounge Health and Beauty Center

To carry out injection procedures, it is important to choose a beauty salon with an impeccable reputation and experienced cosmetologists. The beauty and cosmetology center Beauty Lounge employs qualified specialists with medical education, and also uses certified drugs from leading suppliers. High-quality materials and high professionalism allow you to achieve significant results without risks or side effects.

Prices for botulinum therapy in Saratov start from 85 rubles per unit. The total cost will depend on the application and scope of work. You can view the prices and list of services on the website or by phone.

Xeomin

Xeomin is a botulinum toxin drug produced in Germany. The product appeared on the Russian market in 2008. Due to the low molecular weight of the main component, Xeomin can be injected even into the smallest wrinkles (for example, in the area around the eyes). The drug is ideal for mesobotox. This is a special technique for injecting botulinum toxin in small dosages over a large area of ​​the face. Thus, the muscles “turn off” not completely, but partially and slowly. As a result of mesobotox, cosmetologists avoid the “mask” effect and preserve the patient’s facial expressions.

Xeomin is a new generation drug. This is a modernized analogue of Botox and Dysport. It is more effective; a minimum dose is sufficient to achieve the desired result. In addition, Xeomin is a stable compound and can be stored at room temperature for a long time.

The drug contains botulinum toxin type A, human serum albumin and sucrose. The main component relaxes the facial muscles, as a result, the skin over these areas is smoothed and wrinkles disappear. Other substances of the drug are not foreign to the body and therefore are not rejected by tissues. Thanks to high-quality purification from foreign impurities, Xeomin does not cause allergic reactions.

The only disadvantages of the drug are less lasting results and ineffectiveness for hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating). The effect of Xeomin injections lasts for 4 months, then its effect gradually decreases. After six months, the procedure will need to be repeated.

Reviews about Botox

To find out whether Botox, Dysport or Xeomin is better and more effective, you should consult thematic forums.

Reviews about the use of Botox are positive in 90% of cases. Users note high efficiency, long-lasting action:

Anna, 43 years old: “The cosmetologist did the injections quickly, but a little painfully. I saw the effect in the morning. I got up, but my frown was gone. Gradually, the forehead completely smoothed out, and only 5 days have passed.”

Elena Ivanovna, 48 years old: “I’ve been taking injections for 6 years. The next day you can already see the changes. It’s nice to see how you’re getting younger and more attractive right before your eyes. After the procedure, I introduced a ban on solariums and saunas; doctors advised me not to take antibiotics and give up alcohol. I tried Relatox, but it’s not the same.”

Christina, 37 years old: “I did the procedure several times and did not know that much depends on the specialists. The first time everything went fine, there were no traces of injections or swelling left. The folds disappeared for six months. A year later I did it again and regretted it - immediately after the injections marks appeared, after 2 hours there was swelling, which disappeared only after 4 days.”

Botulax

The newest drug from the Korean manufacturer. Botulax has been available in Russia since the end of 2016.

Its leading advantage is its low cost and hypoallergenicity. The drug contains botulinum toxin type A, human albumin and saline. All components are not rejected by the body, so allergic reactions are not observed. Botulax is applied pointwise, as it is not prone to diffusion - migration to neighboring tissue areas. Therefore, like Xeomin, it is also used for mesobotox.

The diluted drug can be stored for no more than 24 hours before administration; it is very sensitive to heat and requires special storage conditions.

The effect of Botulax injections appears on the 3rd day after the procedure. Its maximum effect is achieved after 2 weeks. The result lasts up to 4-6 months.

The Korean analogue of Botox has only 3 disadvantages: painful injection, risk of side effects and ineffectiveness. Botulax appeared on the Russian market only 2 years ago. At the moment, the drug has undergone few clinical studies. Therefore, the remedy may not be suitable for everyone: the result may be minimal or absent, and there is also a risk of side effects.

Which botulinum toxin preparation is better?

The opinions of cosmetologists often differ when it comes to discussing and comparing drugs, choosing which one is better. Patient reviews also quite often contradict each other. In reality, comparing Botox with its French counterpart is inappropriate, since they both target the same goals.

At the same time, experts always emphasize the importance of the individual factor, because in fact, the retention time of the effect and the speed of its action largely depend not on the type of drug, but on the characteristics of the patient’s body.

That is why it is better to entrust the choice of drug to a qualified specialist. In our clinic, all types of rejuvenating programs are compiled individually for each visitor. This is the only way to achieve the most noticeable and lasting effect without risk to health.

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What is Dysport

Dysport is a botulinum toxin-based product that has the ability to neutralize nerve impulses for a certain period of time. Thanks to this, the muscle completely relaxes and stops contracting. The result is that the muscle tissue “pulls” the skin along with it and straightens it.

The drug is designed to neutralize precisely the muscles responsible for facial expressions. It will not help tighten the oval of the face, remove the double chin or nasolabial folds. But its effect on the frontal, interbrow and eye zones is striking in its results.

In what cases is the use of Dysport indicated:

• in the presence of obvious and just emerging facial wrinkles;
• with neurological defects of the face;
• if necessary, “open” your gaze.

Comments from cosmetologists

Cosmetologists agree that the effect of both drugs is the same; there is no objective evidence that one of them is more effective than the other or lasts longer. 80% of people have similar effects from using both products. 5% of people are not affected by either, due to immunity to botulinum toxin. 15% of clients note a difference in favor of different drugs.

Experts advise: if the client is satisfied with the effectiveness of the drug, then replacing it does not make sense. If the clinical manifestations are not satisfactory, you can try another remedy.

History and possible side effects of Botox

Botox is defined as purified botulinum toxin type A produced by the fermentation of Hall strain Clostridium botulinum type A grown in a medium containing hydrolyzed casein, sugar and yeast extract. It is purified from the culture solution by dialysis and a series of acid precipitation to a complex consisting of a neurotoxin, as well as some accessory proteins. The complex is dissolved in a sterile sodium chloride solution containing human albumin and sterile filtered (0.2 microns) before filling and vacuum drying.

Botox has an interesting history, starting with sausage in 1820. A German physician, Dr. Justina Kerner, began conducting experiments to determine what led to the deaths of some Germans who ate the sausage. It turned out to be food botulism. Then in 1895, Dr. Emile van Ermengem of Belgium was the first to isolate the bacterium, and in 1944, Dr. Edward Schanza cultivated Clostridium botulinum and isolated the toxin. Finally, in 1949, botulinum toxin was discovered to block neuromuscular transmission. In the 1950s and 60s, botulinum toxin was synthesized and purified in crystalline form and it was discovered that small doses of botulinum toxin temporarily relax muscles. In the 1950s, the toxin began to be used experimentally as a cosmetic on government officials, one of whom is the actor and former President of the United States of America, Ronald Reagan. In the 70s and 80s, many experiments were carried out, mostly on animals.

Ultimately, in 1989, Allergen bought the rights to an FDA-approved toxin, toxin type A, for the treatment of strabismus and eye muscle spasms. Almost immediately after this, Botox was born. Further research in the 1990s revealed that Botox temporarily treats extreme sweating and central paralysis. Ophthalmologist Dr Jean Carruthers said her Botox-cleansed patients looked fantastic. She and her husband, a dermatologist by profession, published a study on the ability of Botox to reduce wrinkles, after which Botox began to be used as a cosmetic drug.

Prices for Botox and Dysport injections

According to the Beauty and Medicine portal, the average cost for the drug Dysport in Moscow is 145 rubles/1 unit. At the Medial clinic, 95 rubles/1 unit. We keep our prices affordable so you can afford more! Botox on the forehead, between the eyebrows or other areas is an affordable procedure for the beauty and youth of your appearance!

You can make an appointment for the correction of facial wrinkles at our clinic by calling +7 (499) 137-00-00
or through the online form on the website.

Dysport - interview with a doctor about the drug Dysport

Interview with a Candidate of Medical Sciences, maxillofacial surgeon about the drug Dysport.

Question: Who is the manufacturer of Dysport?

Answer: Dysport was created to restore skin texture by the French company IPSEN, which, by the way, produces Smecta. It is also produced in the UK, but under the strict control of the French. Let me also define Dysport: it is a botulinum toxin that has a paralytic effect on the nervous system. When botulinum toxin is applied correctly, it blocks very mobile areas of muscle fibers. The active ingredient in Dysport is hemagglutinin (botulinum toxin type A), as well as excipients.

Question: If Dysport is a botulinum toxin, like Botox, it is primarily a toxin, that is, a poison, and is it not life-threatening?

Answer: People are afraid of poison, but for the properties of botulinum toxin to manifest itself as a poison, more than 500 thousand units of Botox must be administered at a time, Dysport is 3 times more. In cosmetic procedures, such as smoothing facial wrinkles, up to 40 units of Botox or up to 100 units of Dysport are injected; in the treatment of hyperhidrosis, up to 100 units of Botox and 300 units of Dysport. When treating facial wrinkles, the total dose to all areas of Dysport should not exceed, once, 200 Units. For comparison, doctors of other specialties, for example, a vertebrologist who solves problems of the spine, inject up to 300 units of Botox at a time. In child neurology and pediatrics, botulinum toxins are actively used for problems with cerebral palsy and foot deformities, and the dosages there are many times higher than in cosmetology. It is not true to say that botulinum toxins are harmful. It is true that any procedure should only be performed by a doctor in a licensed medical facility.

Question: How many units of Dysport correspond to the result of 1 unit of Botox?

Answer: Here the ratio is 3:1, that is, 3 units of Dysport are equal to 1 unit of Botox.

Question: What is the difference between Dysport and Botox?

Answer: The active ingredients of Botox and Dysport are the same, but there is still a slight difference. Difference in molecular size: It was previously believed that the larger the molecule, the less diffusion. It was believed that the reaction from the use of botulinum toxin would go further (diffusion), onto adjacent tissues and the drug would cause complications. However, modern research has proven that the size of the molecule does not affect the diffusion process. Therefore, this difference between the drugs Botox and Dysport is reduced to nothing. I want to emphasize that only your attending physician can clearly tell you which drug you need. Both drugs are registered in Russia and have marketing authorizations.

Question: And yet, are there any differences between Botox and Dysport?

Answer: If you look very carefully for differences, they can be found in the instructions for use. For example, Botox is recommended for use for strabismus, and Dysport for hyperhidrosis, although I treat hyperhidrosis with Botox and the results are excellent.

Question: What are the benefits of Dysport?

Answer: Despite the practical identity of Dysport and Botox, Dysport still has a number of advantages, namely: • Quick results. With Dysport, the result can be seen in 2-3 days, while with Botox only after a week. • Penetration depth. Dysport is injected into the dermis to a depth of 3 cm • Duration of the result. Dysport injections smooth out wrinkles for at least six months.

Question: Is Dysport addictive?

Answer: Addiction to drugs is more emotional than physical. People get used to seeing themselves younger, without wrinkles, and the effect of botulinum toxins is reversible and the skin condition returns to its original state.

Question: Is it true that Botox or Dysport create a “mask effect”?

Answer: Yes, this happened at the dawn of the use of Botox in cosmetology, when it was not clear how many units were needed per problem area. The patient believed that butter could not spoil the porridge, and the doctor followed his lead. Now there are strict recommendations from manufacturers and such an effect is unlikely for a cosmetologist.

Question: Indications for the use of Dysport in cosmetology?

Answer: I would like to highlight the main indications for the use of Dysport: • Drooping eyebrow line • “Crow’s feet” around the eyes • Deep frown lines between the eyebrows • Deep wrinkles on the forehead • Fading skin on the neck and décolleté • General hyperactivity of the facial muscles

Question: Contraindications for Dysport?

Answer: Yes, Dysport, like all medications, has contraindications. I will list them in order: • Hypersensitivity to any of the components of botulinum toxin • Pregnancy and breastfeeding • Acute phase of the disease in any period • Oncology • Age under 18 years • Low blood clotting

Question: How many injections of Dysport are needed and for which zone?

Answer: I, as a doctor, am categorically against naming the specific number of injections required for the problem area without a personal examination of the patient. There are many factors that influence the number of injections, including excess weight, age, lifestyle, depth and length of wrinkles, and much more. Only examination and identification of the presence of diseases will give a complete picture to the doctor before deciding on the number of units required for the procedure.

Question: What is the procedure for botulinum therapy with Dysport?

Answer: The procedure can be divided into several stages: • Visual inspection of the intended area for the procedure, to identify moles, rashes or inflammation • Make-up removal and antiseptic treatment of the area for correction are carried out • Pinpoint marking of injection sites on the face • If necessary, anesthesia of the area with cream correction • Introduction of Dysport and light massaging movements to distribute the drug under the skin • The final stage is treatment with an antiseptic

Botulinum therapy procedure with Dysport

Question: Side effects after Dysport?

Answer: In 86% of cases, undesirable consequences after Dysport occur if the patient hid the presence of some disease or does not follow the doctor’s recommendations after the procedure. Short-term dizziness and swelling, pain at the injection sites are possible. I would attribute another 10% of side effects after the Dysport procedure to those who performed the procedures not by a doctor, a certified specialist... It is no secret that beauty salons or nurses at home continue to perform procedures that are strictly regulated to be done only in clinics with a medical license. And 4% of the remaining are people who are not susceptible to botulinum toxins and are sick with botulism. Too much administration of a substance at once or a very small amount, but often over a short period of time, can cause the body to become unresponsive, that is, addiction with the development of insensitivity to the drug. You can finally make sure that botulinum therapy is not suitable only by trying two different drugs, for example Dysport and Botox.

Question: Recommendations after Dysport?

Answer: After the procedure, I usually recommend: • Do not take a horizontal position for the next 3 hours • Do not mechanically impact the injection sites of Dysport for 24 hours • If injections were made in the area around the eyes, then you should not rub them for a week • Refrain from traveling to hot countries, because increased temperature and humidity contribute to the rapid elimination of Dysport • Do not drink alcohol for 2 weeks • Limit sauna, steam bath or swimming pool for 2 weeks • Also stop heavy workouts in the gym for 2 weeks.

Botulinum therapy procedure with Dysport

Reviews about the drug Dysport

Of all the botulinum toxins, I liked Dysport the most. Budget-friendly and lasts as well as Botox. I tried Botox and Xeomin in addition to this.

Dysport is great, the main thing here is to understand where the real one is and that the master is a doctor. I’ve been doing the procedure twice a year lately and everything is ok.

After 32 years, I began to think about a procedure such as Botox. At first, small and narrow wrinkles began to appear on my forehead, and then they became quite noticeable wrinkles, which 4 years have certainly added to my size. As soon as the wrinkles in the corners of the eyes stopped disappearing even at rest, not to mention the wrinkles on the forehead, I began to study the drugs in more detail. It turned out that Botox is only one of several botulinum toxin preparations. For myself, I settled on Dysport, since it is the most affordable and the effect lasts the least. For me, for the first time, just the shortest lasting effect was enough, because I had a lot of fears. A very important aspect when choosing a place for a procedure is the availability of a medical license. I read so much before deciding! The girls do it according to friends and at home. There are no words. Then you won’t have any complaints against anyone when one eye doesn’t open halfway. Only a licensed clinic and only a doctor with a valid certificate! During the consultation, the doctor found out in detail what diseases I had and whether I was taking any medications now. She asked what I expected from the procedure and explained what would happen when the drug “set up”. On the diagram of the face, the doctor marked the points where the drug would be administered and how many units were needed in my case. The result was 84 units. I signed consent to the Dysport procedure and the doctor began her duties. The doctor also said that ordinary people should not try to understand the difference between Botox, Dysport or Relatox, that’s all for doctors. The patient can try and look for his own drug, but if something works out the way you wanted, then there is no need to change the drug. The needle for inserting Dysport is very small and thin. I didn’t feel anything at all during the procedure itself. Everything lasted about 7-8 minutes in total. Consultation and preparation take much longer. I received a memo with restrictions and behavior in the next couple of days. It turned out that you cannot drink alcohol for the first 2 weeks, visit the sauna and solarium for a week, avoid heavy physical activity, and also refrain from pronounced facial emotions. After 2 days, on the contrary, you need to actively use facial expressions, so I really liked that they give such a reminder. I really liked the effect. The first to disappear were the eyebrow folds and crow's feet, and after a couple of days, the wrinkles on the forehead. The face was natural, no “mask” or anything like that. It wasn’t so usual that you kind of frown, but on your forehead it’s quiet and quiet. It seemed to me that the face itself looked younger due to the lack of wrinkles. My long-time habit of constantly wrinkling my forehead in any emotion has disappeared. In my case, Dysport lasted 5 months. Then gradually the effect faded away. I did the next procedure 7 months after the first.

Reviews about "Dysport"

Many women cannot decide which is better - Botox or Dysport; the reviews are mixed.

Taya, 41 years old: “Dysport lasts me for 9 months. Botox doesn't work for me, although it's considered stronger. You just need to be careful with crow's feet. When they injected me, wrinkles began to form under my eyes.”

Irina, 39 years old: “Dysport has a gentler effect, it removes small wrinkles near the corners of the eyes, but it’s better to inject Botox on the forehead.”

Tatyana, 42 years old: “I do disport to the forehead and between the eyebrows. I walk for at least six months without a frown on my forehead, which is especially good in the summer, because the sun causes wrinkles in this area. I placed it near the eyes to remove microwrinkles, but it didn’t work, swelling formed.”

Indications for use:

• facial wrinkles in the mouth and eyes;
• the appearance of wrinkles on the chin, neck, forehead;
• the need to eliminate facial asymmetry;
• excessive sweating that causes discomfort (hyperhidrosis);
• ptosis of the eyelids.

The drugs are produced in different countries. Botox is in the USA, Dysport is in France, and Xeomin is in Germany.

After the administration of these drugs, the muscles stop contracting and are temporarily immobilized. As a result, wrinkles are smoothed out. The procedure is safe.

Forehead correction with Dysport. Grishkyan. There are contraindications, specialist consultation is required