Dysport Not Much Cheaper than Botox in Ventura, Oxnard, and Camarillo

While Dysport is much cheaper than Botox in Europe, the price for Dysport for American physicians and patients will not be substantially less expensive than Botox.

Dysport is a muscle relaxant that is very similar to Botox.  It was going to be called Reloxin, but the FDA has limited the name to Dysport.  Regardless, there remains much medical controversy regarding the two products.

• Will Dysport work faster than Botox?  (starting to work in 1-2 days rather than 3-4 days)
• Will Dysport last longer than Botox?  (lasting for 4 months rather than 3-4 months)
• Will Dysport have fewer allergies than Botox?  (which are extremely rare anyway; I've never seen this complication)
• Will Dysport have more "spread" than Botox, and thus have more side effects?  (???!)

While we all wait for definitive answers to those questions, I do have some hard data.

• Dysport was FDA-approved in April 2009.  This is a really good sign.  The FDA is very tough, and dangerous products almost never get past the FDA.
• Dysport will be widely available in July 2009.  Currently, the product is passing customs.

• The suggested retail price for Dysport is virtually identical to Botox.

So, for all of my patients in Ventura, Oxnard, Camarillo, Ojai, Santa Paula, Somis, etc., don't expect a big change in price when treating your "frown lines" between your eyebrows, your "crow's feet," etc.  Whether you prefer Botox or Dysport, you're still going to be paying $200-300 per area.