BOTOX Cosmetic is a widely recognized brand name in the world of botulinum toxin injectables. Many people use “BOTOX” as a blanket term for all botulinum toxin-based wrinkle relaxing injectables. However, there are some subtle yet vital differences in the formulas for BOTOX Cosmetic and Dysport. These differences may make one injection or the other more appropriate for various clients.
Dysport uses a different type of botulinum toxin (abobotulinum toxin-A) than BOTOX Cosmetic (onabotulinum toxin-A). Dysport has fewer proteins in the formula, which can reduce the risk of side effects.
It can take two or three times as many units of Dysport to reach the same potency as a single dose of BOTOX Cosmetic. This makes Dysport a better choice for people who have light lines, want more subtle results, or have never used injectables before.