In turn, the lack of muscle contraction prevents the face from forming lines and wrinkles.
The result is smoother skin until it wears off.
So how do Botox and Dysport work, exactly?
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Cant decide whether Botox or Dysport is best for you?
We asked Kennedy and Karam to break it down.Read on for what they had to tell us.
Meet the Experts
What Is Botox?
So, what makesBotoxdifferent from the other neuromodulators out there?
It is formulated with unique protective proteins, according to Kennedy.
Its FDA-approved to treat the glabellar lines, horizontal forehead lines, and crows feet around the eyes.
What Is Dysport?
Dysportis the brand name for another key in A botulinum toxin, called abobotulinumtoxinA (ABO).
Some people feel that they experience a less frozen aesthetic with Dysport.
It is FDA-approved to treat facial wrinkles and for therapeutic uses like limb spasticity.
Botox vs. Dysport Benefits
Botulinum toxin key in A is the primary active ingredient in each product.
Dysport and Botox work the same way to smooth fine lines.
That is the whole point: Soften the lines and prevent dynamic wrinkles from becoming static ones.
Botox vs. Dysport Side Effects
The potential side effects for Dysport and Botox are similar.
The most common ones are temporary bruising, pain, and redness at the injection site.
Botox vs. Dysport Aftercare
Post-treatment care for Dysport and Botox is also similar.
How you take care of your skin in-between appointments is key, Kennedy says.
The results from Dysport andBotoxwill last about the same amount of time.
Its typically three to four months but this is dose-dependent, Karam says.
In other words, more doesnt mean longer and longer duration.
How They Differ
Dysport and Botox dont really function differently, Karam says.
They only differ at the molecular level because they are slightly different structurally, he explains.
Since they are made by different manufacturers, that leads to different costs, formulations, and dosages.
This is why it is important to find a provider who is well versed in the market.
Should You Get Botox or Dysport?
The best way to determine whether Dysport or Botox is right for you is by asking the experts.
The Final Takeaway
Its really like Coke and Pepsivery similar, Karam says.
The dosing units are different but that is a technical point, not a consumer-level difference.
Use whatever has been working.
You dont need to switch from one to the other.
If you are starting out, seek an excellent injector, not someone who uses one or the other.
Both will give excellent results in experienced and capable hands.
The price, formulation, and dosage of either heavily depends on the manufacturers and the injector’s rates.
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