What Is The Difference Between Botox, Dysport, And Xeomin?
With all of the cosmetic treatments available today, it can be a bit confusing to decipher which is best. The truth is, there are many options that can help you with your image. Discussing with your doctor your problem areas is a good way to start deciding which treatment is best for you. When it comes to fixing frown lines, there are three major options to choose from: Botox, Dysport and Xeomin.
Read on to understand the difference between the three.
What are they used for?
Botox, Dysport and Xeomin are all neuromodulators that work to temporarily reduce or eliminate wrinkles by altering the nerve impulses of the muscles targeted. Made of the substance bacterium Clostridium Botulinum, they all work to paralyze muscle movement.
The most common area of injection is the forehead, where there are horizontal lines, and frown lines that appear perpendicular between the eyebrows. Botox, Dysport and Xeomin are also used for other problem areas, like crow’s feet, nasal squint lines, around the neck, and eyebrow lifting.
Botox, Dysport and Xeomin are safe for any skin type and skin color. It is not recommended for those who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Patients with neurological diseases should ask their doctor before receiving treatment.
What are they made of?
Each brand Botox, Dysport and Xeomin is that Xeomin is made of solely one ingredient, botulinum toxin A. Each may have slightly different properties. Your physician may have a specific preference. While they all work well and can achieve the same results Botox cosmetic has had the longest track record.
What should I expect during treatment?
Each treatment typically lasts between 15 and 20 minutes. While some doctors may apply a topical anesthetic cream before the treatment, it is not guaranteed. If you have very sensitive skin or a low pain tolerance, ask your provider to apply numbing cream before. Expect to feel a small pinch from the fine needle, which will be injected directly into the muscle.
In general, there are minimal side effects to Botox, Dysport and Xeomin. It is common to experience redness, bruising and/or swelling around the injection area. These side effects should go away within a few days and will not prevent you from going about your normal daily routine.
Serious side effects, although very rare, include brow or eyelid ptosis. This is when your eyebrow or eyelid droops due to the injectable drifting down or up into the eye area. Although possible, this is very uncommon and will go away over time. The more qualified your provider is, the higher chance you will get better results.
The results
With Botox, Xeomin and Dysport, you should expect smoother skin and less muscular motion within a week to ten days after treatment. Results are gradual and will continue to appear for up to two weeks post-injection. The ultimate result will be a smoother, more complexion with less active wrinkling. Results typically last anywhere between four and six months.
If you are interested in one of these options, contact our team for a consultation today.