Dysport abobotulinumtoxinA.
Galderma's neurotoxin. Faster onset than Botox (3-5 days vs 7-14), diffuses slightly wider — great for larger forehead areas, less ideal for precision work like crow's feet.
$4-$6per unit
3-5 daystime to onset
3-4 monthsduration
92%would do again
See Dysport on your face.
Dysport vs Botox.
Same mechanism (botulinum toxin type A, blocks neuromuscular signal). Different units, different diffusion pattern.
- Units: 2.5-3 Dysport units ≈ 1 Botox unit. Don't let a provider undercount — ask for Dysport units specifically.
- Onset: Dysport kicks in at day 3-5. Botox takes 7-14 days.
- Spread: Dysport diffuses ~1-3mm wider from injection point. Good for large forehead muscles, risky for precision areas.
- Duration: Both last 3-4 months. Some patients report Dysport fades more gradually.
- Resistance: Dysport has fewer accessory proteins than Botox, slightly lower antibody-resistance risk over long-term use.
Who should ask for Dysport.
- Big forehead muscles — Dysport's spread covers more area per injection site
- You've built resistance to Botox (results fading faster than 3 months)
- You want results for an event in 1 week — Botox too slow
- Price-sensitive — 60 Dysport units typically costs the same as 20 Botox units
Who should NOT use Dysport.
- Crow's feet or precision work near sensitive areas (eyes, lips) — diffusion risk
- First-time patients who want conservative results — easier to over-correct
- Known cow's milk protein allergy (Dysport uses it in manufacturing)
Compare Dysport side-by-side with Botox.