Botox, Daxxify, or Dysport? Neurotoxin injections have become the most popular cosmetic procedure in the U.S. for a reason: this quick and easy procedure can have a profoundly positive effect on appearance. However, which neurotoxin is right for your needs? BOTOX Cosmetic has been around the longest, but it’s not the only neuromodulator you have to choose from. Dysport, made by the parent company Galderma, doesn’t have the same name recognition. While the core ingredient is the same in Botox and Dysport, the formulation and protein structures differ slightly. Daxxify, developed by Revance Therapeutics, has been newly added to the L&P Aesthetics repertoire and is the only peptide-powered frown line treatment on the market.
What Are Neurotoxin Injections?
At L&P Aesthetics, neurotoxin injections are typically the first treatment we recommend to patients who are ready to go beyond topical skincare to enhance their overall appearance. When injected correctly, by expert aesthetic injectors, neurotoxin injections can relax select facial muscles to reduce facial wrinkles and folds which contribute to an aged appearance.
Beyond relaxing wrinkles, neurotoxin injections have many uses but we’ll get to that in another post.
All About Botox
BOTOX is derived from a natural nerve blocker, botulinum toxin type A. The active ingredient prevents targeted muscles from receiving the message to move. When injected correctly, BOTOX can relax these muscles and reduce facial wrinkles. The highly trained professionals at L&P Aesthetics can accomplish this while preserving facial expressions and keeping the overall result subtle, powerful, and enhancing.
At L&P Aesthetics, we carefully analyze your face and devise a comprehensive treatment plan. Using a very small needle, we inject the product into targeted areas. The treatment session takes as little as 10 to 15 minutes, and almost all patients return to the rest of their day after their treatment.
Our patients tell us that there is rarely much discomfort and redness at injection sites usually subsides within an hour. BOTOX typically takes effect between three to seven days after the injection, and the results last between four to six months, although it can last longer for some people. BOTOX patients are encouraged to return for follow-up injections every few months, and regular patients tend to find that fewer injections of units of BOTOX are necessary over time to achieve the results they want. Learn more about BOTOX.
All About Dysport
While BOTOX has been the go-to botulinum toxin injection since its rise to popularity in the mid-2000s, the effects of Dysport tend to appear faster than BOTOX, and the smaller molecule size allows Dysport to diffuse and spread more across the face. In some parts of the face, such as the forehead or crow’s feet, where most people want to address wrinkles, Dysport can be the best option because the neurotoxin gets to more parts of the muscles. Like BOTOX, Dysport treatments take about 10 to 15 minutes, and the results typically last three to four months, or longer. The main advantage of Dysport is that results appear within two to three days, as opposed to BOTOX, which takes closer to four to six days to appear.
Also, there is a small population of patients who are either allergic to or don’t respond to BOTOX. For these people, Dysport and Daaxify can be good alternatives.
All About Daxxify
Daxxify, approved by the FDA in 2022, is the newest neuromodulator which is derived from a peptide-based botulinum toxin. Unlike BOTOX and Dysport, which use human or animal proteins to stabilize their active ingredient, Daxxify uses different peptides. Results of Daxxify injections are typically seen within two days of treatment, faster than both BOTOX and Dysport, and results last around six months.
So, what is the downside of Daxxify? It is currently not FDA-approved for use in the entire face. It’s officially approved only for glabellar (frown) lines; all other areas are off-label. Also, Daxxify is slightly more expensive than the other two neuromodulators.
Daxxify injection sessions typically last 15-30 minutes, and like other brands of neurotoxin injections, patients might experience mild tenderness, redness, and swelling at the injection site that disappears within a few hours or days.
Neuromodulator Cheat Sheet
1. Botox (OnabotulinumtoxinA)
- Longevity: 3-4 months
- Onset: 3-5 days
- Formula: Uses human serum albumin as a stabilizer
- FDA Approvals: Most widely studied and approved for a variety of aesthetic and medical indications, including wrinkles, migraines, and excessive sweating
- Best for: A trusted, widely used option with consistent results
2. Dysport (AbobotulinumtoxinA)
- Longevity: 3-4 months
- Onset: 2-3 days (quicker than Botox for some patients)
- Formula: More diluted than Botox, which may allow it to spread more easily
- FDA Approvals: Approved for glabellar lines (frown lines) and some medical conditions
- Best for: Larger treatment areas due to its ability to diffuse more than Botox
3. Daxxify (DaxxibotulinumtoxinA-lanm)
- Longevity: 6-9 months (longest-lasting)
- Onset: 1-2 days
- Formula: Peptide-enhanced, which helps prolong its effects
- FDA Approvals: Currently approved for frown lines, with studies ongoing for additional uses
- Best for: Patients who want longer-lasting results with fewer treatments
Which One is Right for You?
- For the longest-lasting results → Daxxify
- For the most proven track record → Botox
- For a faster onset → Dysport
Please note: Every patient is unique. Always follow the guidance of your licensed medical provider when planning any injectable treatment.
Why Choose L&P Aesthetics for Neurotoxin Injection?
The L&P Aesthetics team is committed to both safety and providing patients with the best aesthetic outcomes. Our expert providers give their full attention to personalizing treatments to individuals and staying up to date on the latest medical and cosmetic developments and techniques. Both men and women from all areas of the Bay Area visit L&P Aesthetics for quick, easy, and effective wrinkle-relaxing treatments.
