Dysport received FDA approval this past April. Botox was the only treatment available, previous to Dysport's approval, that gave the immediate, simple and affordable wrinkle and frown line treatments that have become so everyday that common people can afford it. No longer was expensive plastic surgery necessary, that only the movie stars and wealthy heiresses could afford, with the discovery of Botox. Now, Dysport has become formidable competition for Botox and there are similarities, yet differences between the two treatment options.

Dysport and Botox both contain botlulinum toxin A, as their active ingredient. Facial wrinkles and frowns are reduced or vanish because the ingredient relaxes, or temporary paralyzes the contracting muscles that cause them, when injected with either Botox or Dysport. Wrinkles and excessive underarm sweating have been treated with Botox in the past, and now Dysport has similar effects for both.

On the surface, there are similarities between Botox and Dysport treatments, however, there are some exciting differences that are very important for the consumer to consider, results and side effects.

Fewer allergic reactions have been reported with Dysport because fewer antibodies react to the toxins, when compared to equal treatments of Botox. This benefit could give Dysport a clear advantage over Botox treatments. The allergic reactions are something that has to be tolerated with Botox treatments.

The result could mean that Botox to stay competitive, they will no longer enjoy the ability to dictate the market prices for wrinkle treatments, like they have enjoyed in the past years. It gives patients the option of calling around to get estimates for similar, effective alternative treatments with Dysport.

Regardless, the only ones upset about this newfound discovery will probably be the makers of Botox, because doctors, nurses and patients alike are happy about the fewer side effects. Making wrinkle and frown line treatments more competitive, with fewer side effects is the clear advantage that Dysport offers over Botox, and it is expected to change the market.

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