What’s the Difference Between Botox, Dysport, and Other Injectable Neuromodulators?
“What really sets Dysport apart is its spreadability. As Dr. Doshi explains, the specific protein used in Dysport has a lower molecular weight than the protein used in Botox, allowing a Dysport injection to diffuse through tissues. (The proteins are mostly there to stabilize the toxin and improve absorption, Dr. Doft says.) Dysport’s faster diffusion rate translates to a thorough, even improvement in lines without a heavy feel, Dr. Hartman adds. That’s particularly helpful when treating large areas like the forehead since the spreadability allows for full results from fewer injections. “Dysport really shines when injected in the forehead where it spreads well and covers this large, flat muscle in a complete way that allows for some movement,” Hartman says. On the flip side, that same spreadability is less favorable when targeting more precise muscles like those around the brows.”