Dysport as Effective as Botox: Initial Report after 1 Month

Dysport has been excellent!  For the past month, in my practice in Ventura, California, I have been using Dysport rather than Botox for dynamic wrinkles of the upper face.  My initial impressions have been very positive....

1. Dysport's onset of action appears to be slightly faster than Botox's.  Many long-time Botox users noted the relaxing effects of Dysport within 1-2 days, rather than 3-4 days.
2. The results have been identical.  Dysport has effectively ameliorated wrinkles between the eyebrows, at the forehead, at the crow's feet, etc., just like Botox.
3. Dysport does NOT appear to spread excessively.  There had been some initial reports that Dysport would not stay put!  Plastic surgeons were, therefore, concerned that Dysport might migrate away from the muscle that we hoped to relax, and instead affect a muscle whose function we did not want to change.  I think that we can put this worry to rest.
4. Dysport is safe.  I have still never had a significant complication with any injectable product.  I have now used Dysport on 60-70 patients, and none have had an allergy, infection, droopy eyelid, etc.

The big question remaining is whether Dysport will last as long as Botox.  Not uncommonly, Botox wears off within just 3-6 months.  Hopefully Dysport's effects will have at least an equivalent longevity.  Expect an update in a few months....