Dysport is a brand of Botulinum Toxin Type A, the same ingredient that is found in Botox. Though similar, they are not identical. Though we anticipate that Dysport will cost less per unit, one will likely require 2-3 times as many units to get the same result.
At this point we are not certain of any real differences but we have not heard of any red flags with its use. The hope is that now that Dysport is available, Allergan may choose to drop the price of Botox to compete. Dysport will start being dispensed in our office sometime in June after our experienced staff is trained by the manufacturer.
-Dawn Davidson, R.N.
