Botox is the original and most well-known wrinkle relaxer on the market, but there is an alternative known as xeomin that works exactly like botox, and is just as effective. However, the products are not identical. So what is the difference between botox and xeomin?
Botox and Xeomin
Botox and xeomin are injectable neurotoxins that consist of botulinum toxin A, which is a toxin that is produced by the Clostridium botulinum bacteria. Both products are FDA approved for treating dynamic wrinkles (frown lines, forehead lines, and crow’s feet), which are formed by repetitive muscle movement.
Botox and xeomin work by temporarily blocking signals from the nerves that cause the facial muscles to contract. When the facial muscles are relaxed, the related wrinkles soften and become less visible. Patient results may vary, but the effects of botox and xeomin generally last 3-6 months.
What is the Difference between Botox and Xeomin?
Whereas botox is formulated with protective proteins, xeomin has no additives. The presence of the protective proteins in botox can prompt the immune system to produce antibodies that could make some people resistant to the effects of botox. Since xeomin only contains botulinum toxin A, there is less likelihood that patients will develop a resistance to it.
Also, because botox contains additives, it must be refrigerated before use, but xeomin does not need to be refrigerated.
Botox and xeomin also have different timelines for onset of action. Botox starts to take effect about 2 days after treatment, but xeomin can take up to 4 days to show results (learn more).
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