Botox Isnt The Only Neurotoxin

Botulinum toxin has been in use since the 1970s. Over the past few years this has been extended for cosmetic and non-cosmetic use. A lot of people don’t even know that there’s other neurotoxins out there besides Botox. I get it Botox is the household name, but just like there are different brands of water, there are also different forms of Botox.

There are four different FDA approved neurotoxins: Botox, Dysport, Jeuveau, and Xeomin. All four of these brands contain the same active ingredient (BoNT-A) and all treat the same aesthetic concern. When this toxin is injected, it blocks the nerves from releasing acetylcholine to the muscle thus decreasing muscle contraction minimizing the appearance of those pesky wrinkles.

The active ingredient in each of these four products is Botulinum Type A (BoNT-A), but each type features different combinations that can affect the way the substances work within your body. Let’s break down the subtle differences between each of them.

• Xeomin (incobutlinumtoxinA) was FDA-approved in 2011
• Xeomin has a unique purification process where it removes the unnecessary proteins making it more of a “natural” toxin.
• This purer formulation has been linked to a greater efficacy with reduced risk of sensitization or antibody formation, however, the clinical relevance of this has yet to be determined.
• Company is Merz
• Onset of action is about 3-4 days with maximum effect in two weeks
• Lasts 3 months

After reviewing the different neurotoxins, you can now see there are subtle differences between them, but all address the same concerns. And here at your premier Crown Point Med Spa we proudly offer all four! Schedule a free consultation with one of our advanced injectors today to see which toxin you should try!