What is the best botulinum toxin preparation?

Botulinum toxin is an effective “rejuvenating” remedy for maintaining and preserving beauty. It has been successfully used all over the world for more than a decade. Botulinum toxin does not turn back time. However, the component is the most powerful muscle relaxant of a protein nature; it relaxes facial muscles. As a result, the skin above them becomes smoother, and the visual severity of wrinkles decreases.

Despite the development of technology, there is no more effective remedy than botulinum toxin. It works quickly, does not provoke serious pain, does not have many serious side effects, and provides visible results for a long time.

Botulinum toxin is an active substance, but most inhabitants call “Botox” almost the entire range of drugs in this group. Many say “done Botox” and “signed up for Botox.” However, cosmetologists use a whole group of muscle relaxants of different brands, among which are American-made drugs – Botox. And there is also an analog of French origin “Dysport,” Russian “Relatox,” German “Xeomin,” and others.

Variety of “Botox,” their similarities and distinctive features

 The most important similarity of any means based on botulinum toxin is their effect. Each “blocks” mimics (but not age) wrinkles, thus effectively eliminating them. It is equally effective for imperfections on the face, décolleté, and neck and smoothes wrinkles of varying complexity, location, and severity.

This is where the similarities end. And the differences between Botox and its analogs begin. It:

• Composition and content of active components.
• Intensity of penetration into the subcutaneous layer.
• Concentration of botulinum toxin.
• The duration and severity of the result.

In cosmetology practice, there are situations when the use of botulinum toxin does not give the desired result – sometimes the remedy does not act so quickly and effectively, and sometimes it does not work.

Remember! Everything is individual, but in any case, before using any remedy, it is necessary to conduct a thorough initial examination of the patient and consult a dermatologist. This will not only eliminate negative effects but also guarantee the desired result.

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Botox: pros, cons, nuances

Botox is a unique, time-tested drug from the American brand Allergan. This is the most common remedy, well studied and understood by the vast majority.

The main benefits of Botox are:

• Unconditional quality, time-tested, and proven by tests.
• Effective impact, regardless of the location and severity of facial imperfections, eliminates “irregularities” in the corners of the eyes, forehead, chin, and nasolabial zone.
• A strong concentration of the main component allows the use of a minimum amount to eliminate wrinkles.
• Direction of exposure – brand botulinum toxin penetrates locally, acts only in the separative injection zone, and does not affect adjacent tissues. That is, it is easy to apply pointwise without fear of disrupting the work of neighboring muscle tissue.

The main disadvantage of Botox is its high cost. In comparison with analogs of this brand, the original drug is more expensive, and therefore many patients refuse “beauty injections.” However, even here, it is easy to neutralize this feature – use the services of the AsMedia clinic, where the optimal price for procedures is offered to clients. After all, the network works without intermediaries, pursues a competent commercial policy, constantly optimizes costs, and values ​​customers’ trust.

Important!

It is worth remembering that the physiological characteristics of each person are individual, and therefore there are cases of insensitivity to the component. These situations are rare; they occur due to various diseases and physiological characteristics of a particular person. Therefore, it is recommended to consult a doctor to choose a remedy based on the botulinum component of another manufacturer.

Xeomin: pros and features

Xeomin anti-aging agent is a German-made drug from the Merz Pharmaceuticals trademark. Produced and actively used by cosmetologists since 2008. Due to its effectiveness, it is widely used all over the world.

Among the advantages of Xeomin is its unique purity, which is achieved through special purification during production. This excludes the presence of protein compounds in its composition. As a result, the drug ensures the absence of negative reactions – including serious allergies and gives good sensitivity when working with tissues. Most cosmetologists recommend using Xeomin for the first use of the drug of the botulinum toxin group. The conditions for storing the drug mustn’t be as demanding as in the case of other botulinum toxins.

Other benefits of Xeomin include:

• Local action without affecting neighboring tissues. Only the desired muscle is blocked when the component is injected, which does not affect facial expressions.
• The effect of “rejuvenation” comes quickly – on the second or third day. That excludes a long rehabilitation period.
• It is allowed to combine “Xeomin” as part of combined procedures – for example; it can be injections and mesotherapy. The components do not react with each other, do not reduce the effect, but improve the visual result.

“Dysport”: pros and cons

 This is an analog of Botox by the French manufacturer Ipsen Pharma. The drug is appreciated by cosmetologists and their clients for its affordable cost and high efficiency. It is used for primary or secondary insensitivity of a person to the American “Botox.” Due to its special composition works in tissues and eliminates mimic wrinkles where the more “older” analog was powerless.

The main advantage of “Dysport” is the speed of effect. This opinion is shared not only by most patients but also by cosmetologists. Practical observations show that the remedy starts to work faster than the previous drug. And if you need to look impeccable shortly, then use Dysport – in just two or three days after the procedure, the skin will be smoother, toned, and wrinkles will be significantly reduced.

It is also important that the price of Dysport is lower than that of Botox. The difference is, on average, 2-3 times. However, the cost does not affect the intensity and result because, in this product, the “saturation” with botulinum toxin is quite high, but it is also at a lower level.

Important!

It should be borne in mind that Dysport spreads not only to the injection zone itself but also to the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe adjacent muscle tissue. This is both a disadvantage and an advantage of the drug. Some muscle ptosis may occur if used on sensitive areas (such as eyelids). But when working on other areas, the effect is more pronounced; without omissions, it has maximum naturalness than Botox injections.

Xeomin: pros and features

 Xeomin anti-aging agent is a German-made drug from the Merz Pharmaceuticals trademark. Produced and actively used by cosmetologists since 2008. Due to its effectiveness, it is widely used all over the world.

Among the advantages of Xeomin is its unique purity, which is achieved through special purification during production. This excludes the presence of protein compounds in its composition. As a result, the drug ensures the absence of negative reactions – including serious allergies and gives good sensitivity when working with tissues. Most cosmetologists recommend using Xeomin for the first use of the drug of the botulinum toxin group. The conditions for storing the drug mustn’t be as demanding as in the case of other botulinum toxins.

Other benefits of Xeomin include:

• Local action without affecting neighboring tissues. Only the desired muscle is blocked when the component is injected, which does not affect facial expressions.
• The effect of “rejuvenation” comes quickly – on the second or third day. That excludes a long rehabilitation period.
• It is allowed to combine “Xeomin” as part of combined procedures – for example; it can be injections and mesotherapy. The components do not react with each other, do not reduce the effect, but improve the visual result. 

So which is better?

The choice of one or another means is decided personally.

For example:

• For a faster result, cosmetologists recommend Xeomin or Dysport.
• Correction of wrinkles in the eyelid area is best done using Botox.
• The first Botox procedure is best done with Xeomin.

But in any case, it is wiser to consult with a cosmetologist-dermatologist of the clinic to conduct a thorough analysis of all factors and physiological characteristics. After all, only a professional can eliminate negative reactions, choose a personal course for a quick, lasting result, and make you beautiful without pain and the slightest risk.