As a person ages, the elasticity of their collagen begins to decline, which leads to wrinkles. However, this is just one of the causes that leads to wrinkles. Improper diet, smoking, increased time in the sun, and even your emotional state can have an impact on the elasticity of your skin. If you are constantly frowning, your skin is going to adjust to that look.
As a result, people have looked to cosmetic surgeries as a way to reduce down these wrinkles. Two of the most common are the use of Botox or Dysport. If you are interested in getting one of these, you may want to know what the difference is.
What Is Botox?
Botox was the original product created to remove wrinkles and improve elasticity in the skin. This compound is a neuromodulator that is made from the bacterium clostridium botulinum, from where it gets its name.
It has been shown that using Botox and limited amounts can remove fine lines and wrinkles. Botox works by blocking the nerve signals that are sent to the muscles in the face. Because they are not able to contract as freely, it helps to soothe the skin and reduce wrinkles from appearing.
What Is Dysport?
Botox set the standard for cosmetic surgery of this nature, but a number of companies have come out with their own version of this product. This includes Dysport, the European version of Botox.
Like Botox, Dysport uses Botulinum Type A as its primary ingredient. In the same way as Botox, this agent disables nerve impulses that are sent to the muscles, helping them to relax while soothing the skin. This product is primarily used to help with moderate to severe forehead lines as well as with glabellar lines.
What Is the Difference?
It would seem that these products are identical. Both use the same active ingredient, and both works to deny impulses so that the appearance of wrinkles is reduced or even eliminated.
However, there are differences between the two. Dysport is far more deluded, with a ratio of 3 to 1 in comparison to Botox. This means that more product is needed for it to be effective, but it also gives providers greater control over how much the patient will receive.
What has been found is that those who are suffering from severe facial wrinkles are better off using Botox.
