Considering dysport in houston? Start with a consultation.
Book Consultation(opens in a new tab)What it treats
- Frown lines between the eyebrows (the "11s" - the FDA-approved indication)
- Forehead lines
- Crow's feet at the outer corners of the eyes
- Some off-label work in the lower face for specific patients
Products used in this treatment: Dysport (abobotulinumtoxinA, manufactured by Galderma)
How Dysport compares to Jeuveau and Botox
All three products work the same way mechanistically. The differences are in onset, diffusion, and unit conversion.
Onset: Dysport patients typically see early effect at day 2 or 3, with full effect by day 7 to 10. That is a few days faster than Botox or Jeuveau on average.
Diffusion: Dysport molecules spread slightly more from the injection point than Botox or Jeuveau. This is useful when treating a broader area like the forehead, where you want even coverage. It is a reason to be cautious in precise small-area work near the brow, where you do not want the product migrating into the eyelid muscle.
Unit conversion: Dysport is dosed in different units than Botox. Roughly 2.5 to 3 Dysport units equal 1 Botox unit. If you are coming to me from Botox, I will convert your previous dose into the Dysport equivalent before we start.
Why I prefer Dysport for some patients
The patient profiles where I tend to reach for Dysport first:
- Someone with a wider forehead who needs even coverage of the frontalis muscle.
- Someone with broader, more diffuse frown lines rather than two deep central 11s.
- A patient with an event in 10 to 12 days who wants the result to be settled by then. Dysport's faster onset matters in that window.
- A patient who has done Botox or Jeuveau and felt the result took too long to kick in.
For precise small-volume work (a lip flip, a careful bunny line touch), Jeuveau is my usual reach. There is no "better" product; it is situational.
What the appointment is like
Same as any neurotoxin appointment with me: about 20 to 30 minutes total, 5 minutes of actual injection, no numbing needed. You can drive home and go back to work the same hour. Avoid lying flat or pressing on the treated areas for four hours; skip heavy exercise the day of treatment.
How long Dysport lasts
Most patients see 3 to 4 months of effect. Patients with more muscle mass or faster metabolisms sometimes get closer to 3 months. Patients with more delicate musculature can stretch to 4 to 5. With consistent re-treatment at 12 to 16 week intervals, many patients find the duration extends slightly over time as the treated muscles weaken from chronic relaxation.