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Tue Sep 08, 2009 12:24 pm  |
I was injected with Dysport in the crows feet area(s) on August 14th.
The amount used was equivalent to what I had been receiving in the form of Botox.
Pros:
Approximately 15% cheaper than Botox
Looks More Natural than Botox
Works more effectively (fewer wrinkles still showing)
Cons:
The needles stung a bit more than Botox (could have been just a one time thing though)
Did not result in shorter time to "take" as had been advertised.
Bottom Line: Very Happy With The Results.
BF |
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Tue Sep 08, 2009 12:27 pm |
| I've been using Dysport for 5 years. I get a full 6 months from each treatment. The one time I had Botox (before I tried Dysport), it lasted 8 weeks. |
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"I know that only time will heal my broken heart, just as only time will heal his broken arms and legs.” --Miss Piggy |
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Tue Sep 08, 2009 2:42 pm |
| I have heard one drawback to dysport is that it moves into the area quickly.....and that could be bad because it could move into an area you dont want it to.....and you could end up with a distorted look...I have not heard that it lasts longer than regular botox....for me too botox lasts only 6 or 7 weeks kindof a ripoff |
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Tue Sep 08, 2009 3:00 pm |
| As always, it comes down to the skill of the practitioner. Because it has been available here for so long, most injectors have a lot of experience with it. |
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Tue Sep 08, 2009 4:01 pm |
| Justine, where is "here"? |
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Tue Sep 08, 2009 4:11 pm |
| NZ. I think it's also been available in the UK and Aus as well. |
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"I know that only time will heal my broken heart, just as only time will heal his broken arms and legs.” --Miss Piggy |
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Wed Sep 09, 2009 6:09 am |
| It's been available in Australia for years. However, in my experience, clinics don't make it known to the patient whether they use Dysport or Botox as a muscle relaxer and there is no difference in the price. |
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Born 1950. There's a new cream on the market that gets rid of wrinkles - you smear it on the mirror!! |
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Wed Sep 09, 2009 6:13 am |
| Are there any main differences between the two as to what makes one better than the other? Or is Dysport just a competitor with Botox? Thanks! |
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50 Is definitely NOT nifty!! |
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Wed Sep 09, 2009 1:33 pm |
Here is some more info:
http://www.realself.com/question/reloxin-vs-botox-whats-difference
Here in NZ, we get to choose which product we want. I am not sure but I think the prices are similar. I want to add a caveat to what I send about longevity: I get a full 6 months or more from Dysport when applied to my corrugator lines and my 11 lines. But it only lasted 3 months around my eyes, and about 6 weeks around my lips. |
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"I know that only time will heal my broken heart, just as only time will heal his broken arms and legs.” --Miss Piggy |
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Wed Sep 09, 2009 9:20 pm |
I had Dysport late July just because a friend of mine who's a plastic surgeon told me to try it instead of Botox.
I had it in the glabella, forehead, and crow's feet area.
I've never had Botox in the forehead or crow's feet area so I can't compare, but I had Botox before in the glabella and I was happier with it.
Botox really "FROZE" my glabella which is what I really need for those dreaded 11s to disappear (esp. since I frown so much when I sleep!). So now it's obviously better than without anything, but next time I'm gonna get Botox again.
I'm going to compare how long it lasts this time compared to Botox.
BF, my friend had actually told me the dysport was going to take longer to "take" than the Botox, so I'm surprised they told you it would take less time... And also I thought the needles stung more... but who knows! |
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37, light brown hair, green eyes, very fair skin. Oily T zone, broken capillaries... Current regime: Tretinoin 0.05% every night, hydroquinone 4% twice per day, lachydran every other day, random moisturizers and sunscreen |
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Thu Sep 10, 2009 4:53 am |
| I really found no difference between the two at all. |
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Sat Sep 12, 2009 5:21 pm |
Regarding both products, I was wondering if any of you found that the line(s) that were treated did not return to the extent they were before.
I had Botox at the beginning of May. It took a full 2 weeks to reach its maximum potential on a line between my brows. The line did soften but due to having been there a long time, it did not go away.
It's about 4 months later and while I now can fully make the mean face I seem to have broken the habit (from the Botox). I also use Frownies at night. Is it possible the line will not return to its original depth?
I have an appointment scheduled in October but am not sure I want Botox again. I am wondering if a filler might be better. I am just curious as to what others here experienced. |
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Sat Sep 12, 2009 5:28 pm |
| bordnfl2 wrote: |
Regarding both products, I was wondering if any of you found that the line(s) that were treated did not return to the extent they were before.
I had Botox at the beginning of May. It took a full 2 weeks to reach its maximum potential on a line between my brows. The line did soften but due to having been there a long time, it did not go away.
It's about 4 months later and while I now can fully make the mean face I seem to have broken the habit (from the Botox). I also use Frownies at night. Is it possible the line will not return to its original depth?
I have an appointment scheduled in October but am not sure I want Botox again. I am wondering if a filler might be better. I am just curious as to what others here experienced. |
It's a matter of how deep your lines were before as to whether they will vanish once they are paralysed with Botox or Dysport. Also it's a matter of luck. If the lines don't vanish, then you need to use a filler as well. Botox/Dysport will certainly prevent them ever becoming deeper. They say the muscles become weaker with continued use, but I'm pretty sure your lines will come back once you stop using Botox/Dysport.
The real problem is that these products become addictive. You get addicted to seeing yourself line-free. And there are also tales of people becoming immune to these products over time, so they don't work anymore. After over 6 years of use, that hasn't happened to me, but it could..... |
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"I know that only time will heal my broken heart, just as only time will heal his broken arms and legs.” --Miss Piggy |
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Sat Sep 12, 2009 5:53 pm |
| bordnfl2 wrote: |
Regarding both products, I was wondering if any of you found that the line(s) that were treated did not return to the extent they were before.
I had Botox at the beginning of May. It took a full 2 weeks to reach its maximum potential on a line between my brows. The line did soften but due to having been there a long time, it did not go away.
It's about 4 months later and while I now can fully make the mean face I seem to have broken the habit (from the Botox). I also use Frownies at night. Is it possible the line will not return to its original depth?
I think it's a good possibility that your wrinkle/line may become not as deep due to the use of Botox. I've had that experience with my crow's feet over the last few years I've used Botox. I also had a small line beside my nose filled with juvederm about two years ago and it has never returned. I'll keep my fingers crossed! Good Luck!
I do agree that Botox can be addictive! However, I love my line-free face! I only wish it would work for my under eye wrinkles.
I have an appointment scheduled in October but am not sure I want Botox again. I am wondering if a filler might be better. I am just curious as to what others here experienced. |
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Sun Sep 13, 2009 11:34 pm |
| bordnfl2 wrote: |
| I have an appointment scheduled in October but am not sure I want Botox again. I am wondering if a filler might be better. I am just curious as to what others here experienced. |
I think there could be a slight cumulative effect, simply because your muscles aren't being used. But I never really wait that long to find out - as Justine said, it's addictive!
I'm not overly keen on fillers. IMO they're too hit and miss and so much depends on the skill of the injector. Botox, however, is much more reliable. I also think it gives a better result because it has the effect of smoothing the skin and reducing the look of pores - which, on the forehead, is very flattering. |
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Born 1950. There's a new cream on the market that gets rid of wrinkles - you smear it on the mirror!! |
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Sat Oct 09, 2010 1:58 pm |
I had Dysport injected yesterday afternoon. I've had Botox quite a few times and have been quite happy with it. But I wanted to try the Dysport to compare. The Botox usually last about 3 to 4 months.
My doctor said that most people get the same longevity with Dysport as they do with Botox. I've got my fingers crossed that it last a little longer. Has anyone tried both and do you have a preference? Anyone use frownies as well? I wonder if that would make a difference on longevity? |
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40ish, trying tolook the best I can but sooo busy with 3 kids. Resiliant skin, with hyperpigmentation. Started a new simple routine, Cetaphyl, Aha, Vit C and Retin A.. |
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Sat Oct 09, 2010 3:56 pm |
| lucyluc wrote: |
| I have heard one drawback to dysport is that it moves into the area quickly.....and that could be bad because it could move into an area you dont want it to.....and you could end up with a distorted look...I have not heard that it lasts longer than regular botox....for me too botox lasts only 6 or 7 weeks kindof a ripoff |
I'm not sure there is any validity to this. I think the degree to which is spreads would be a 'drawback' but I wouldn't think the speed with which it moves into an area is per se. As far as I know, there is no 'antidote' to neutralize the toxin if it is found to be advancing into an unwanted area so whether it takes a few days vs a few months would result in the same.
The 'selling points' being marketed by Dysport is that 1) it may have a shorter onset 2) it's slightly cheaper 3) it may last slightly longer and 4) it has better diffusion. |
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40, Asian, Fitpatrick III with mostly moderate hyperpigmentation and isolated severe. Currently on Obagi Nu-Derm. |
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Sat Oct 09, 2010 4:26 pm |
| I was going to try Dysport, but it's the same cost of Botox (at the doctor's office I go to)..so I didn't see any reason to try it. Maybe now I will. Thanks for the review! |
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Sat Oct 09, 2010 5:27 pm |
| The only real difference I've noticed is the price. At the med spa that I use, Dysport costs about $0.50 cheaper. They also have a current promotion going on ($75.00) back, but I know that Botox does promos as well. |
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Sat Oct 09, 2010 6:55 pm |
I've never heard of this before and wondering now if it's botox or dysport that I've had!  |
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40-something. Live in a hot, dry climate (Australia). Very fair, reactive skin. |
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Sat Oct 09, 2010 7:00 pm |
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| I've never heard of this before and wondering now if it's botox or dysport that I've had! |
Don't feel alone Posey, I haven't had either but never heard of this, until now!   |
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Sun Oct 10, 2010 9:13 am |
| The nurse who injected my forehead with Dysport said that each time I get it done, it should last longer in between shots. I am so hoping that is true. I do love the results although my 11's were so deep that it did not completely erase them, but I am also 64 and that is late to get started with this. She says that each time I get it done, the wrinkles will decrease moore???? |
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Sun Oct 10, 2010 9:56 am |
| That is true. It has been over a year and a half since I last had botox in my glabellar, and before I got up to 8-9 months in between. I don't plan on having it any time soon, so I will see how long it lasts. Now it just looks more natural but the 11's are almost invisible, except whe I force them. |
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Joined the 50 club several years back, blonde w/ fair/sensitive skin, Texas humidity and prone to rosacea, light breakouts and sunburns, combo skin type, starting to see sundamage and fine lines |
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Sun Oct 10, 2010 3:43 pm |
| buffy45 wrote: |
| The nurse who injected my forehead with Dysport said that each time I get it done, it should last longer in between shots. I am so hoping that is true. I do love the results although my 11's were so deep that it did not completely erase them, but I am also 64 and that is late to get started with this. She says that each time I get it done, the wrinkles will decrease moore???? |
I've been getting botox for years and I was told the same thing but unfortunately this has not been the case for me. The last time I had Botox it didn't last as long as it usually does. I've read that the body can form an immunity to it...YIKES!! I love Botox but I'm hoping the Dysport last longer. So far it is much more natural looking.. I can frown and raise forehead but the wrinkles are not there..with Botox I couldn't make any expression...
Lou |
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Sun Oct 10, 2010 3:50 pm |
| Loumomofthree wrote: |
| buffy45 wrote: |
| The nurse who injected my forehead with Dysport said that each time I get it done, it should last longer in between shots. I am so hoping that is true. I do love the results although my 11's were so deep that it did not completely erase them, but I am also 64 and that is late to get started with this. She says that each time I get it done, the wrinkles will decrease moore???? |
I've been getting botox for years and I was told the same thing but unfortunately this has not been the case for me. The last time I had Botox it didn't last as long as it usually does. I've read that the body can form an immunity to it...YIKES!! I love Botox but I'm hoping the Dysport last longer. So far it is much more natural looking.. I can frown and raise forehead but the wrinkles are not there..with Botox I couldn't make any expression...
Lou |
I've found this to be true, too! I feel lucky if I can get it to last 3-4 months. If I don't get it touched up in time, my crow's feet come back with a vengeance! |
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