The FDA approved the first botulinum toxin product for aesthetic use in 2002. Since then, Botox® has become one of the most popular aesthetic treatments in the world. Dysport® and Xeomin® have been added to the available tools for fighting signs of aging. Each of these three products has unique benefits that will help your injection specialist choose the best one for you.
What are Botox®, Dysport®, and Xeomin®?
Botox®, Dysport®, and Xeomin® have a lot in common. All three of these products use a purified version of botulinum toxin. Produced by bacteria, this compound acts on nerves and muscles to temporarily stop muscle contractions.
While the three products work in the same fundamental way, they all use modified versions of botulinum toxin that give them slightly different properties. All three can smooth lines and wrinkles caused by facial expressions, including smile and frown lines. Some also have medical uses, such as treating muscle spasms.