Botox and Dysport are both used to treat and prevent wrinkles by reducing muscle activity beneath the skin. However, Dysport, with abobotulinumtoxinA, is known for its quicker onset of action, providing faster results for smoother, youthful-looking skin. Your choice between the two depends on factors like treatment area and desired speed of results.

Botox and Dysport are nonsurgical, physician-administered treatments that can temporarily reduce moderate to severe lines in people 18 to 65 years of age.

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Those moderate to severe lines that form over time as the result of muscle activity. Both Botox Cosmetic and Dysport are injected directly into the muscles. They works by blocking the transmission of nerve impulses to the injected muscles; this reduces the activity of the muscles that cause those persistent lines to form.

Within 3-14 days, you may see a marked improvement in the moderate to severe lines. Lines continue to improve for up to a month, and results can last for up to 4 months. Results may vary.

Discomfort is usually minimal and brief. The entire procedure takes approximately 10 minutes. Many people are in and out of the physician’s office without downtime following treatment.

Although the results are visible, a treatment with Botox Cosmetic or Dysport will not radically change your facial appearance or make you look as if you “had work done.”

When considering your facial aesthetic options, treatment using neuromodulators such as Botox or Dysport is quite affordable. According to an American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery survey, Botox Cosmetic is one of the low-entry-cost facial aesthetic procedures in the United States. The cost must be weighed relative to your expectations. Consult your doctor for further information.