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Compare Botox Cosmetic vs. Daxxify

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  • Botox cosmetic (onabotulinumtoxinA)
    Daxxify
  • Botox cosmetic (onabotulinumtoxinA)
    Daxxify

  • Summary of Botox Cosmetic vs. Daxxify

    Summary for Neuromuscular blocker
    Prescription only

    Brand name Botox Cosmetic (onabotulinumtoxinA) is a treatment used to temporarily improve the appearance of lines on sites on the forehead and around the eyes. It's only available as an injection into the muscles by a healthcare provider. Side effects of Botox Cosmetic (onabotulinumtoxinA) can differ depending on where you've received the injection and they include headache and droopy eyelids. The recovery time after treatment tends to be quick. Typically, you can return to your normal daily activities right away.

    Summary for Neuromuscular blocker
    Prescription only

    Daxxify (daxibotulinumtoxinA or daxibotulinumtoxinA-lanm) is an FDA-approved medication for adults to temporarily improve the appearance of frown lines (wrinkles between your eyebrows and in your forehead). It's also used to treat cervical dystonia (muscle spasms in the neck). This medication is injected into the muscles by a trained healthcare provider. Common side effects include headache and pain at the injection site. Daxxify seems to last longer than other botulinum toxin injections (e.g., Botox).

  • Indications of Botox Cosmetic vs. Daxxify

    Indications for
    •Temporarily improves the appearance of frown lines, forehead lines, and crow's feet lines in adults
    Indications for
    •Temporary improvement in the appearance of moderate-to-severe frown lines (glabellar lines) in adults
    •Neck spasms (cervical dystonia) in adults

  • Pros and Cons of Botox Cosmetic vs. Daxxify

    Pros and Const for Neuromuscular blocker
    Pros
    •Can use to treat frown lines, crow's feet lines, and forehead lines at the same time
    •Might start to see results within 1 to 2 days
    •Can last up to 4 months for moderate-to-severe frown lines
    •Quick recovery time after injections (can return to daily activities right away)
    Cons
    •Needs to be injected by a healthcare provider
    •Injections can be uncomfortable
    •Effects aren't permanent and requires repeat injections
    •Not available as a generic medication
    Pros and Const for Neuromuscular blocker
    Pros
    •Works well to improve the look of frown lines
    •Can last for up to 6 months or longer for moderate-to-severe frown lines
    •Injected directly into the muscles causing your condition to help them relax
    •Given by a trained healthcare provider
    Cons
    •Injections can be painful
    •Can cause headache and muscle weakness
    •Requires repeat injections since effects are temporary
    •Brand only

  • Common Side Effects of Botox Cosmetic vs. Daxxify

    Common Side Effects for

    Frown lines

    •Drooping eyelids (3%)
    •Facial pain (1%)
    •Trouble moving parts of the face (1%)
    •Muscle weakness (1%)

    Crow's feet

    •Eyelid swelling (1%)

    Forehead lines

    •Headache (9%)
    •Drooping eyelids (2%)
    •Drooping eyebrow (2%)
    •Skin tightness (2%)
    Common Side Effects for

    Frown lines

    •Headache (6%)
    •Injection site reactions (e.g., pain, redness, swelling; 6%)
    •Drooping eyelids (2%)
    •Trouble moving parts of the face (1%)

    Cervical dystonia

    •Headache (7-9%)
    •Injection site reactions (e.g., pain, redness; up to 8%)
    •Upper respiratory tract infection (up to 5%)
    •Muscle weakness (2-5%)
    •Muscle and bone pain (4%)
    •Trouble swallowing (2-4%)
    •Spine pain (2-3%)

  • Warnings of Botox Cosmetic vs. Daxxify

    Common Side Effects for
    •Spread of toxin effects
    •Difficulty swallowing or breathing
    •Worsening of certain conditions
    •Reduced blinking, dry eye, and vision changes
    Common Side Effects for
    •Spread of toxin effects
    •Allergic reaction
    •Worsening of certain conditions
    •Difficulty swallowing or breathing
    •Reduced blinking, dry eye, and vision changes (when used for frown lines)

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