Over the past few years, the word “Botox” comes to mind when you hear the words “fine lines”, much like “Kleenex” comes to mind when you think of “runny nose”.  Did you know that Botox is actually a brand name for botulinum toxin, like how Kleenex is a brand of facial tissue?  There are two main brands of the botulinum toxin: Botox and Dysport and yes, there is a difference between the two brands.

Botox and Dysport have more similarities than differences.  Both medications are made from the protein produced by the bacteria Clostridium botulinum.  This protein is a neuromuscular blocking toxin that relaxes targeted muscle areas.  They are injectable solutions applied to the face and other areas to reduce the appearance of skin wrinkles caused by aging.

Botox slightly different from Dysport, as it can be applied to spots on the whole face, like forehead, around the eyes and eyebrows as well as sides of the nose and around the lips.  It has a more concentrated effect than Dysport and works better in smaller, tighter spaces like between the eyes.  According to Botox specials Connecticut, Drs. Michelle and Dale Abadir, Botox has more subtle effects than Dysport, with visible results in about 3-5 days.

The way Dysport differs from Botox is that it’s mainly applied to the forehead because it has a larger spread.  Dysport has less protein than Botox and therefore the body forms fewer antibodies against it.  Many whose bodies have become immune to the effects of Botox can use Dysport just fine.  Another noted benefit is that it can have visible results in 1 day, as opposed to 3.   Dysport has a different diffusion ratio than Botox and its formula is more diluted.  Being that it’s a more diluted solution, Dysport tends to be a little bit cheaper.

Contact the office Dr. Abadir about Botox promotions Westchester today.