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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a few different injectable neurotoxins. So how do we decide which is the best choice? While the training and experience of your injector should hold priority to the product choice, a quick comparison of Botox, Xeomin and Dysport, the only three botulinum toxin injectables approved by the FDA for treating facial aesthetics, may simplify this decision.

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Botulinum Toxin (Botox)

Skin Deep Medical healthcare professionals are trained to use the following Botulinum Toxins e.g. Botox/Vistabel. Dysport/Azzalure and Xeomin/Bocouture. The FAQS below are applicable to all products.

What exactly is Botox?

Botox is a purified protein produced by the Clostridium Botulinum bacterium. It is a non-surgical, physician-administered treatment that can temporarily reduce moderate to severe lines and wrinkles.

What does treatment involve?

Very small doses of Botox are administered via a few tiny injections directly into the muscles that cause those stubborn lines. ...

Following your Botulinum Toxin Treatment, there’s quite a bit of post treatment advice that will help.

We’ve listed a check list below for your convenience.

• Keep the injection area clean and clear of hair for the first 6 hours after treatment. If the area is washed, pat dry very gently with a soft towel. Light make-up may then be applied to the treated area
• Do not for the FIRST FOUR HOURS after treatment:
  • Drink excessive alcohol
  • Take vigorous exercise
  • ...

What is Botox and how does it work?

Botox is a naturally occurring protein that can be used to relax facial muscles that cause the skin to form lines and wrinkles.   It’s use for cosmetic purposes was discovered over 20 years ago by Dr Jean Carruthers. She was using Botox to reduce overactive eye muscles (a medical condition) and noticed that the treatment also significantly reduced the appearance of crow’s feet and wrinkles around the eyes.

The rest is history and Botox is ...