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Woman Gets BOTOX or Dysport Neurotoxin Injections at Med Spa at Maningas Cosmetic Surgery in Joplin

BOTOX, Dysport, Jeuveau & Daxxify, Oh My! Here’s the Difference Between the Top Neuromodulators on the Market

Just as Kleenex is synonymous with tissues, BOTOX® has long been used as a catch-all term for injectable neuromodulators. But while BOTOX is by far the most common non-invasive aesthetic procedure performed in the U.S., a few other neurotoxins have emerged since its creation. Most recently, in September 2022, the FDA approved Daxxify®, the first major innovation in neuromodulator formulation in over 30 years. In this post, we explain everything you need to know about the 5 injectable neuromodulators currently available: BOTOX®, Dysport®, Jeuveau®, Xeomin®, and Daxxify®. How do neurotoxins work? How are neurotoxins measured? What is the difference between injectable neurotoxins? Are all neurotoxins injected similarly? ...

Woman getting Botox-type injectable treatment at a medical spa

Should I switch up my Botox-type injectables?

When you ask your injector for “some Botox,” do you know which formula they choose for you? Each of the Botox-type injectables available—BOTOX®, Dysport®, Jeuveau®, and Xeomin®—contains botulinum toxin type A and is FDA-approved. But they have slight differences, and it is possible in rare cases for patients to require a change in formula after developing Botox resistance. Our qualified aesthetics team has helped numerous patients navigate the vast array of injectables available at our Joplin, MO medspa. Below, they explain what you need to know. What are the different brands of injectable neurotoxins? The injectable botulinum toxins (a.k.a. neurotoxins or neuromodulators) currently available for cosmetic enhancements today are: Botox...

Woman receiving a cosmetic injectables treatment at a cosmetic surgery practice

Why You Should Choose a Cosmetic Surgery Practice for Your Injectables

Injectables offer a safe, non-surgical solution for attractively restoring volume, improving facial contours, and smoothing fine lines and wrinkles—if performed by a vetted, highly-experienced injector who is under the supervision of a board certified cosmetic surgeon. In 2021, injectables made up 65% of non-surgical procedures in the US—over 3.6 million neurotoxin and over 1.8 million dermal filler treatments were provided. But, as the popularity of injectables has skyrocketed, so has the number of injectors—and many are woefully underqualified. To help ensure you select a qualified injector, we've put together this blog explaining why it matters who performs your cosmetic injections. Who can legally perform facial injections? Why does it...