When you want to slow the signs of aging, Botox may be your go-to treatment option. After just one appointment you’ll see noticeably smoother skin with fewer fine lines and wrinkles. But Botox isn’t the only injectable that can give you a youthful complexion. Other injectables such as Dysport, Jeuveau, and Xeomin (pronounced zeo-min) can also help you achieve your skincare goals.

## What is Botulinum Toxin?

Botox and other injectables that smooth away wrinkles all contain botulinum toxin. This neurochemical can relax the facial muscles that scrunch your skin when you frown, smile, or laugh. When these muscles don’t contract, the overlying skin has a chance to smooth out. Fine lines can disappear, and deeper wrinkles become less prominent.
## Botox and Xeomin: Similarities
Botox and Xeomin have a lot in common. Both treat facial wrinkles caused by muscle movement. Both can give you smoother, more youthful-looking skin. And both are temporary. Xeomin lasts around three months, while Botox lasts between three to six months. Botox and Xeomin appointments both take less than 30 minutes and are minimally painful. Best of all, you won’t have any downtime after treatment.
 
## Botox vs Xeomin: What’s The Difference? 

Botox and Xeomin have one very important difference. Botox contains added proteins that help the botulinum toxin settle into your muscles. The proteins enhance the effectiveness of Botox and can also help Botox results last longer. Xeomin doesn’t have these additive proteins. Xeomin has a longer shelf life, and it doesn’t need to be refrigerated. Without the added proteins, you’ll also have a lower risk of having an allergic reaction to the injectable.

The added proteins in Botox can improve your results, but over time your body can slowly build up antibodies against the injectable. When this happens, Botox becomes less effective at smoothing away wrinkles. With Xeomin, you’re less likely to develop any antibodies that could make the injectables less effective.

Botox and Xeomin also target different areas. Xeomin was designed to minimize frown lines. Also called glabellar lines or “11” lines, these furrows between the brows can be caused by frowning or squinting. Botox, on the other hand, can treat a range of cosmetic and medical concerns.
 
## Botox vs Xeomin: Which Is Right for You?

Both Botox and Xeomin have several advantages, so one isn’t better than the other. To choose the right injectable, you’ll need to think about the area of concern, your desired results, and your past experiences with injectables. Choosing the right treatment option often comes down to what kinds of wrinkles you want to treat. Botox is very effective at smoothing crow’s feet, forehead lines, and smile lines to give you a more youthful look. It’s also the perfect treatment option for a range of medical concerns such as migraine headaches, muscle spasms, and even excessive sweating. Xeomin is best for frown lines between the eyebrows and can also be used to treat crow’s feet. Sometimes, a combination of Xeomin and Botox can give you the best overall results.

Ready to explore your options? Book a consultation with Persimmon and talk to one of our doctors about your skincare goals. We’ll help you choose the injectable that’s right for you.

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