Age Care Centre Clinic
8 Abitibi ave, 2nd Floor M2M 2V1 Toronto, ON, Canada

What is the difference between Botox and Dysport? Both Dysport and Botox last 4 to 6 months. Both are made from Botulinum Toxin Type A and both take the wrinkles out of crow feet and smooth expression lines between the brows and on the forehead. Dysport starts to work in two to three days. Botox takes a week or longer. You need more Dysport to get the same result as Botox. Botox, made by Allergan, has had a monopoly on the North American market for more than a decade. Dysport, from Medicis Corporation, just received Health Canada approval about 2 years ago, but it’s been a tried-and-true alternative in Europe for years.

Botox (onabotulinumtoxinA), blocks nerve activity in the muscles, causing a temporary paralyze muscle activity. When Botox is injected into the muscle, it stops the nerve signals that are sent to the muscles. The muscles are prevented from contracting, and this results in muscle relaxation. The fine lines and wrinkles then smooth out and not have the opportunity to form deeper ridges and creases on the face. Proper Botox injection techniques by an expert injector should result in a younger, smoother appearance.

If you want to reduce facial wrinkles and lines, hyaluronic acid may be a good choice as a dermal filler because of its compatibility with the human body. Hyaluronic acid is a natural substance found in your body. High concentrations are found in soft connective tissues and in the fluid surrounding your eyes. It's also in some cartilage and joint fluids, as well as skin tissue. It is extracted and reformulated and now has become one of the most popular kinds of injectable fillers. When this gel is injected, it acts like an inflated cushion to support facial structures and tissues that may have lost volume or elasticity due to normal aging. It also brings water to the surface of skin to keep it looking fresh and younger.