This is possibly one of the most commonly asked questions to all clinical aestheticians. BOTOX®, XEOMIN®, and Dysport® are all FDA-approved muscle relaxants used in cosmetic treatments. The prime difference here would be that BOTOX® is the oldest known component that has been used for over a decade for various anti-aging and facial enhancement treatments, whereas XEOMIN® and Dysport® entered the cosmetic industry recently. All these treatments are effective due to their identical source, that is bacterium, clostridium botulinum. These cosmetic treatments are synthesized as botulinum toxin type A, the paralyzing agent or neurotoxin that is administered. These compounds have been tried and tested clinically over the years and have been found to temporarily paralyze the targeted muscle in order to relax the face and smoothen out the appearance of wrinkles.

BOTOX®, XEOMIN®, and Dysport® have been tested and found successful to target major areas on the face where wrinkles and sagging may appear due to aging. Hence, the common areas where these injectables can be administered are:

• Forehead
• Eyes
• Eyebrows
• Nasalis muscle
• Dimpled chin

These all three anti-wrinkle relaxants are known to last anywhere between 3 to 6 months per treatment depending on the age and condition of the skin. However, it is important to know that these anti-aging solutions are temporary and tend to eventually wear off as the skin continues to age. Therefore, the dermatologists at Beauty Scripts recommend a complete skin analysis during our initial consultations to ensure that you are an ideal candidate for these injectable cosmetics and enjoy a successful outcome.

Hence, if you are struggling with signs of aging or fine lines are your primary aesthetic concern, we strongly recommend a direct consultation with the skin experts at Beauty Scripts to help us devise a healthy and safe solution for your skin concerns. Book an appointment today.