If you’ve started researching wrinkle relaxers, you’ve probably seen three names over and over: Botox, Dysport, and Xeomin. They get compared like they’re completely different treatments.
They’re not. Here’s what actually matters, and how we think about it at Noir.
The short answer
Botox, Dysport, and Xeomin are all neuromodulators, often just called “tox.” Each one is made from botulinum toxin type A, and each works the same basic way: it temporarily relaxes the small muscles that create expression lines, like the forehead, the lines between the brows, and the lines around the eyes.
The differences between them are real, but subtle. In skilled hands, the injector’s judgment matters far more than the brand name on the vial.
What they have in common
All three are FDA-approved neuromodulators.
All three soften movement-related lines rather than “filling” anything.
Results build gradually over several days to about two weeks.
Results fade slowly, and most people return every few months. How long it lasts varies from person to person.
Where they differ
Botox is the original. It has been around the longest and has the most history behind it, which is why its name became shorthand for the whole category.
Dysport has a different formulation, and its units are not the same as Botox units. That’s why you can’t compare the two by number alone. Some injectors find it behaves slightly differently across broader areas, though that depends on the person and the plan.
Xeomin is often called a “naked” neurotoxin because it doesn’t contain the accessory proteins the others do. It’s the one people tend to ask about when they’re curious about a more purified formulation.
None of these is better than the others across the board. Some patients respond beautifully to one and prefer another, and that’s exactly why we carry all three.
Our clinical approach
We don’t start with a product. We start with you.
At your consultation, NP Neeki looks at how your face moves, what you’re hoping to change, and what you’d rather leave alone. Then she builds a plan around that, and the product is chosen to fit the plan, not the other way around.
A few things you can expect:
Natural movement stays. The goal is to soften, not freeze. You should still look like you, just a little more rested.
Conservative and unhurried. We’d rather start gentle and adjust than overdo it.
Honest guidance. Sometimes the right answer is less, or not yet. Neeki will tell you if that’s the case.
As with any injectable, you’ll go over your history and any questions during your consultation. Mild, temporary tenderness or bruising at the injection sites can happen.
Which tox we offer at Noir
We carry all three: Botox, Dysport, and Xeomin.
You don’t need to walk in knowing which one you want. That’s what the consultation is for.
Not sure where to start?
Send us a DM or book a consultation, and we’ll talk through what makes sense for you.
Noir Medical Aesthetics525 Carlsbad Village Dr., Carlsbad, CA 92008
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