First there was Botox, then came Dysport, and now there is Xeomin. The names of these products represent a group of therapeutic dermatologist treatments called, “neuro-modulators.” This word describes the way in which they all diminish the appearance of wrinkles. By blocking a chemical between the nerve and muscle, these “neuro-modulators” prevent the contraction of that given muscle, thereby preventing the skin from folding and wrinkles from forming. Botox, Dysport, and Xeomin are all approved by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) for cosmetic use and share a similar mechanism of action.
Botox®, Dysport, Xeomin
Botox Procedure by Dr. Balshi
First there was Botox, then came Dysport, and now there is Xeomin. The names of these products represent a group of therapeutic dermatologist treatments called, “neuro-modulators.” This word describes the way in which they all diminish the appearance of wrinkles. By blocking a chemical between the nerve and muscle, these “neuro-modulators” prevent the contraction of that given muscle, thereby preventing the skin from folding and wrinkles from forming. Botox, Dysport, and Xeomin are all approved by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) for cosmetic use and share a similar mechanism of action.
F.A.Q.s
Compared to Dysport and Botox, Xeomin is “naked” – meaning there are no additives which may reduce patient resistance to treatment. Xeomin takes about a week to become fully effective, and is the least expensive of the three.
Compared to Botox and Xeomin, Dysport seems to “kick in” faster, becoming effective in 24-48 hours.
Botox has been around the longest. Originally, Botox was used to treat eye twitches. It can also be used to treat vocal cords, gallbladder spasms, excessive palm or armpit sweating, and headaches. Like Xeomin, Botox take about a week to become fully effective.
Botox, Dysport, and Xeomin are extremely safe in the doses used for cosmetic and therapeutic purposes. These treatments have been used by millions of people for several decades in the United States and virtually every country around the world.
Botox, Dysport and Xeomin injections are performed without anesthesia because they are virtually painless.
After the treatment, patients may experience slight bruising around the area that was treated. This normally fades quickly. Normal activities can be performed immediately.
The effects are not permanent and may need to be repeated two to three times per year to retain the effects. Research has suggested, however, that long-term use of the injections leads to a longer duration of each treatment’s effect.
Botox, Dysport, and Xeomin are only useful in treating expression lines, so sagging of skin may occur after the procedure as a result of aging.