Treatment Guide

Dysport

Also known as abobotulinumtoxinA, wrinkle relaxer, neurotoxin, 디스포트

Written by the Vera Beauty Team · Published June 21, 2026 · Last updated June 2026

Dysport is an injectable neuromodulator made with abobotulinumtoxinA, a botulinum toxin type A medicine that temporarily softens muscle-driven lines. It is commonly researched for frown lines between the brows and is often compared with Botox and Xeomin by people deciding on onset, spread, dose, and maintenance cadence.

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Treatment typeInjectable neuromodulator
Active ingredientAbobotulinumtoxinA
Common areasFrown lines, forehead lines, crow's feet, bunny lines, jawline, neck bands, and masseter, depending on provider judgment
Session timeAbout 15 minutes
Typical downtimeNone required, though small bumps, bruising, or tenderness can happen
Results timelineEarly softening may appear within several days. Final result is usually assessed around 2 weeks.
How long results lastOften about 3 to 4 months, with labeled retreatment no more often than every 3 months
Typical US costOften about $200 to $350 for glabellar lines. Total cost depends on dose, geography, and provider.

What does Dysport treat?

Dysport is FDA-approved for the temporary improvement of moderate to severe glabellar lines, the vertical frown lines between the eyebrows, in adults under 65. In aesthetic practice, providers may also use neuromodulators in other facial muscles when appropriate for your anatomy and goals.[1]

Dysport is usually considered when your main concern is movement-related lines rather than volume loss, texture, or skin laxity. If the concern is static lines, skin quality, or facial structure, your provider may discuss fillers, biostimulators, lasers, RF microneedling, or a staged plan instead.

50 units across five injection sites is the labeled Dysport dose for glabellar lines. Dysport units cannot be converted directly into Botox or Xeomin units.[1]

How does Dysport work?

Dysport works by temporarily reducing acetylcholine release at the neuromuscular junction. In plain English, it quiets the signal that tells a targeted muscle to contract, which can soften the appearance of lines created by repeated movement.[1]

The result is temporary. As nerve signaling gradually returns, movement comes back and lines can reappear. This is why Dysport is usually maintained on a repeat schedule rather than treated as a one-time procedure.

Who is Dysport usually for?

Dysport is usually for someone who wants to soften frown lines or other movement-related lines while keeping the result subtle and controlled. It can fit a maintenance plan when you want expression lines managed before they become more deeply etched at rest.

Dysport may be less appropriate if your main concern is sagging, skin texture, pigmentation, acne scarring, or volume loss. Those concerns usually need a different treatment category or a combination plan.

What should you know about Dysport safety?

Dysport has a boxed warning for distant spread of toxin effect. The label states that symptoms can occur hours to weeks after injection and may include swallowing or breathing difficulty, which can be life-threatening.[1]

Dysport should not be used if you have an infection at the proposed injection site, a known hypersensitivity to botulinum toxin products or Dysport ingredients, or a known hypersensitivity to cow's milk protein.[1]

Units are not interchangeable. The Dysport label states that potency units cannot be compared with or converted into units of other botulinum toxin products.[1]

Tell your provider about neuromuscular disorders, trouble swallowing, breathing issues, medications that affect neuromuscular transmission, pregnancy, breastfeeding, and any prior reaction to a wrinkle relaxer.

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How much does Dysport cost?

Dysport is often priced per unit, but per-unit pricing is easy to misread because Dysport units are not equivalent to Botox or Xeomin units. The cleaner question is total cost for the area you are treating.

For glabellar lines, a common US session often falls around $200 to $350. Broader areas, stronger muscles, or multi-area treatment can cost more. Ask your provider for the total number of units, total session cost, and whether follow-up adjustments are included.

How does Dysport compare with Botox and Xeomin?

Factor Dysport Botox Xeomin
Active ingredientAbobotulinumtoxinAOnabotulinumtoxinAIncobotulinumtoxinA
Cosmetic label focusGlabellar lines in adults under 65Several upper facial line indicationsUpper facial lines: glabellar, forehead, and lateral canthal lines
UnitsNot interchangeable with other toxinsNot interchangeable with other toxinsNot interchangeable with other toxins
Best-fit questionDo you want a familiar option for frown lines with provider-guided dosing?Do you want the most established brand name and broad recognition?Do you want to discuss a formulation without accessory complexing proteins?

What do people ask most about Dysport?

How long does Dysport last?
Dysport results usually last about 3 to 4 months for cosmetic wrinkle treatment. The labeled retreatment interval for glabellar lines is no more often than every 3 months. Duration varies by dose, muscle strength, treatment area, metabolism, and how consistently you maintain treatment.
Is Dysport the same as Botox?
Dysport and Botox are both botulinum toxin type A injectables, but they are not the same product. Dysport uses abobotulinumtoxinA, while Botox uses onabotulinumtoxinA. Their units are not interchangeable, so you should compare full treatment plans and provider technique instead of comparing unit numbers.
How much does Dysport cost?
Dysport is often priced per unit, but the useful number is total session cost. A common US glabella treatment often lands around $200 to $350, depending on provider, geography, and dose. Because Dysport units are not interchangeable with Botox units, lower per-unit pricing does not always mean lower total cost.
Who should avoid Dysport?
Dysport should not be used if you have an infection at the planned injection site or a known hypersensitivity to botulinum toxin products, Dysport ingredients, or cow's milk protein. Tell your provider about neuromuscular conditions, swallowing or breathing problems, medications, pregnancy, and prior toxin reactions before treatment.
Does Dysport work faster than Botox?
Many people notice Dysport beginning within a few days, but the safest expectation is to judge final results around 2 weeks after treatment. Onset can vary by dose, area, anatomy, and prior neuromodulator history. Choose based on provider fit and treatment plan, not speed alone.

What sources were used for this guide?

  1. DailyMed, National Library of Medicine. Dysport (abobotulinumtoxinA) prescribing information. Updated October 24, 2024. Source

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