There are different brands of neuromodulators, just like there are different brands of Kleenex. We carry Botox, Dysport, Xeomin & Daxxify. Botox is the most widely used and has been on the market the longest. Daxxify is new to the injectable market.
While Botox and other popular neuromodulators are based on human serum albumin, Daxxify doesn’t contain any human or animal products. It instead contains peptides, which are short chains of amino acids. Revance, the company that makes Daxxify claims, the peptides in this product are what make it last longer than Botox and other injectables. Botox usually takes affect within 3-14 days and will last anywhere from 3-4 month, while Daxxify usually lasts up to 4-6 months.
Xeomin is known as “naked” Botox because it lacks accessory proteins found in Botox and Dysport. This can mean fewer risks of developing resistance or allergic reactions. It also has a similar efficacy profile to Botox.
The FDA has approved all these neuromodulators, but only in specific unit doses for certain areas for the face. For example, the FDA has approved Botox in the Glabella (in between your eyebrows) for 20-25 units, the forehead, between 15-25 units, crows feet 7-15 units on each side. How many units you’ll need is based on person-to-person basis, as everyone has different facial anatomy. If you are interested in Botox or any of the other neuromodulators, please give us a call to schedule a consultation at (858) 538-5665.