Neurotoxins (i.e. Botox) are a family of FDA-approved injectable products that immobilize the muscles that cause wrinkles. The injected muscle can no longer contract, and over time wrinkles relax and soften. Neurotoxins have many applications, but are most often used to remedy moderate to severe forehead lines, vertical frown lines between the eyebrows (known as “elevens”) and crow’s feet around the eyes. As muscle movement gradually returns over time, lines and wrinkles begin to reappear and need to be treated again. However, they often appear less severe with time because the muscles shrink and weaken in response to treatment. Below are the neurotoxin products we use. They have similar affects, but vary in terms of how quickly they take to act and how long they last. Additionally, people respond differently to each product (some find one product more effective than another), so we will work with you to determine the best option for your needs.

 

BOTOX:​

• BOTOX (onabotulinumtoxinA): - Generally takes 7–14 days to take full effect and lasts 3–6 months. - Botox is the original neurotoxin product and has a extensive history of safety and reliable effectiveness..

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DYSPORT:

• DYSPORT (abobotulinumtoxinA): - Generally takes 7–10 days to take full effect and lasts 3–6 months. - Dysport is formulated with a smaller molecular structure, making it work faster and spread to a larger area with few injections than Botox.

 

XEOMIN:

• XEOMIN (incobotulinumtoxinA): - Generally takes 7–14 days to take full effect and lasts 3–6 months. - Xeomin is molecularly different from Botox & Dysport in that it does not include protein additives. This can benefit patients whose results from those products have diminished due to the development of antibodies to the proteins.

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JEUVEAU:

JEUVEAU (prabotulinumtoxinA): - Generally takes 7–14 days to take full effect and lasts 3–6 months. - Jeuveau is a newer product. The active ingredient is prepared using a special purification process that yeilds a unique formula. This means it may give better results than other products for some patients.​

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DAXXIFY:

DAXXIFY (daxibotulinumtoxinA-Ianm): - Generally takes less times to take full effect (sometimes in as little as 48 hours) and lasts 6–9 months. - Another newer product, Daxxify has a distinctive formulation and structure that results in a longer-lasting effect. It also features a novel peptide as a stabilizer, meaning it does not contain human or animal byproducts.