The short answer: both are neuromodulators that soften expression lines by relaxing the muscle beneath them, and both last around 3–4 months. Dysport tends to kick in slightly faster and spread a bit more — useful for broader areas like the forehead. Their units aren't equivalent, so compare treatments by total cost, not price per unit.
Botox and Dysport are both botulinum toxin type A. Injected precisely into targeted muscles, they soften the dynamic wrinkles those muscles create — forehead lines, frown lines, crow's feet. Full effect arrives around day 10–14, results last about 3–4 months, and most clients re-treat every 12–16 weeks.
The practical differences: Dysport tends to kick in slightly faster and diffuses a little more, which suits broader areas like the forehead. Botox is the household name and stays more localized where it's placed. In skilled hands, both produce natural results — the injector matters far more than the brand.
Dysport and Botox use different unit scales — a Dysport unit is not a Botox unit, and a typical treatment uses more Dysport units than Botox units to do the same job. That's why comparing per-unit prices between clinics (or brands) tells you very little. Compare the total cost of your treatment instead.
At Royal Medical Spa, Dysport is $9.50 per unit, published right on our site — a typical session runs 20–60 units depending on your anatomy and areas treated, so most treatments land between $190 and $570. Botox is available on request and priced higher; we'll quote it precisely at your consultation.
| Dysport | Botox | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Botulinum toxin type A | Botulinum toxin type A |
| Onset | Tends to kick in slightly faster | Slightly slower to settle in |
| Spread | Diffuses a bit more — good for broad areas | Stays more localized |
| Full effect | Around day 10–14 | Around day 10–14 |
| Results last | About 3–4 months | About 3–4 months |
| Our pricing | $9.50/unit · typical session $190–570 | On request, priced higher per treatment |