Is Strivectin better than Botox?

Strivectin is marketed as being better than botox. Is this true, that it can offer better help with wrinkling skin and face lines? If not, please explain whether it's almost as good as botox.

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11 answers to “Is Strivectin better than Botox?”

A: A Resounding YES. Strivectin is FAR better than Botox

By Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD - Virginia Beach Dermatologist

There is no question in my mind that Strivectin is a far more effective agent than Botox. If you place drops of Botox on the skin it does nothing in the way of moisturizing. Then try Strivectin. Strivectin is FAR better at moisturizing the skin than Botox. Any claims that Strivectin approaches the efficacy of... more

A: Strivectin and Botox work differently

By John P. Di Saia, MD - Orange County Plastic Surgeon

With that being said, I rarely recommend Strivectin. It simply hydrates the skin like hundreds of other products out there, but at a much higher price.

A: Only Botox is Botox

By Kenneth R. Francis, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Although there are other injectable botulinum toxins on the European market, Botox is the only muscle paralyzing agent available in the U.S. at this time. Strivectin may increase the water content in the skin, which is very temporary in nature. Its mechanism of action is nothing like that of Botox.

A: This claim by strivectin is rubbish

By David E. Berman, MD - Sterling Plastic Surgeon

Botox is the only product currently available in the usa which can totally relax (paralyze) muscles and thus prevents wrinkles due to muscle motion. there is no skin cream that can do this. david berman md plastic surgeon, northern va

A: Nothing is Better than Botox!

By Benjamin Bassichis, MD - Dallas Facial Plastic Surgeon

There are a lot of advertisements and product claims in the media that can be quite misleading. Currently, there is no topical skin product that is "better than BOTOX®". BOTOX is injected through the skin to prevent the nerve from signaling the muscle to contract, leading to a relaxed facial appearance. Good... more

A: Botox is Botox, Stivectin is NOT Botox

By Sirish Maddali, MD - Bay Area Plastic Surgeon

Shawna, Botox is currently the ONLY pharmaceutical that can paralyze muscles of facial expression and relieve fine lines and wrinkles. As already mentioned, Strivectin is a "glorified moisturizer," and I fully agree with that statement. The FDA is looking into 2 newer forms of Botox that might hit the market... more

A: Only if the wrinkles and facial lines are related to dehydration

By Andrew Y. Kleinman, MD - Westchester Plastic Surgeon

This is a great question. Let me start off by saying, creams can put some moisture into the skin. If skin is dehydrated then when you apply cream it can make the wrinkles and lines less noticable. Some wrinkles and facial lines are related to muscle movement. We have all seen people the... more

A: there is no question

By Richard Baxter, MD - Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Note that the Strivectin ads pose it as a question, "Is Strivectin better than Botox?" It is really comparing apples to oranges, since they do different things and treat different conditions. Botox treats wrinkles caused by hyperactive muscles of expression. It turns out that the question of... more

A: Is the Claim That "Strivictin is Better Than Botox" True?

By Michael A. Persky, MD - Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

Hi Shawna, Strivicten has made millions of dollars with the claim that it is "better than Botox". It may be better only if they are both "rubbed" on to the skin, but that's not how we apply Botox. Botox is injected into the muscles, weakens the muscles that cause lines, and... more

A: There is nothing better than Botox!

By David Shafer, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Shawna, There is nothing better than Botox when it comes to reducing wrinkles with a non-surgical treatment. Strivectin is a topical cream, not a medication. There are many topical treatments that just cause mild tissue swelling which does reduce wrinkles very temporarily. Botox cases a paralysis of the... more

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Comments

NotLuke
11 posts
6 Feb 2009

I have a tube of StriVectin sitting on my counter. It provides no visible improvement to my skin; though it does work well as a general moisturizer. BUT the price is OUTRAGEOUS!!! I ended up having Botox and extremely pleased with the results. BTW: if you have a decent injector, you do not end up with that frozen face or puffy face look. Sadly, I tend to work through the Botox at a faster pace than most people.

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