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Why Are More People Not Using Xeomin?
Seems like a good alternative to Botox and the fact that it does not need to be refrigerated, seems more people would try it. Is there a downside?
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Xeomin
Xeomin is Botulotoxin produced in Germany by Merz pharmaceutical. It contains no bounding albumin protein compared to other types of Botulotoxin like Botox, Dysport etc. Hence it is believed to cause less allergies. Before reconstitution it can be kept at room temperature and this is another advantage over the other products.
Studies shown that it is equivalent in efficacy and doses to Botox. It is a relatively new product in comparison with the older Botulotoxins. Some doctors prefer to...
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Xeomin is a great product
Xeomin IS a great product. It is safe and FDA approved and potentially has some advantages over Botox. There is an ongoing legal dispute between the makers of Xeomin and Botox that has prevented the nationwide roll out of Xeomin for cosmetic use. Importantly, this has nothing to do with safety of Xeomin.
Stephen Weber, M.D.
Lone Tree Facial Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery Center
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Xeomin.... A Very Good Question
Your inclination is correct. In my experience, Xeomin is a very good product and is essentially equivalent to Botox in efficacy and duration of results. However, Allergan, the manufacturer of Botox has filed a legal injunction against Merz (the maker of Xeomin) for issues concerning intellectual property. This will prevent sale of Xeomin for aesthetic purposes for the better part of the next year. Although Xeomin can be purchased by practitioners for functional...
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Most people resist change
Xeomin is a newer product, and therefore, it is harder to put forth the effort to figure out dosing, especially if, like most of us, you have been obtaining excellent results with Botox for years. However, if you review the literature you will find that the efficacy is essentially identical for all of the neurotoxins once optimal dosing is determined. Those people who do "take the plunge" and learn how to dose Xeomin will discover that it is every bit as good a product as any of...
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Xeomin versus Botox
That is a good question. I feel that the answer is that 1) Many patients are accustomed to what they are used to, namely Botox and 2) Many patients have not heard of Xeomin. However, in the past month or so, the number of patients we have who we have seen who are requesting Xeomin has increased markedly. LIkely, that number will rise as word gets out that there is another product to compete with Botox. One thing I can assure you, the days in which the annual $50 increase that Allergan tagged...
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Xeomin
Xeomin is the newest paralytic. It just became available to the American public about two weeks ago so not too many people have had the chance to use it. I am a big fan of Xeomin because I believe it works just like Botox and most importantly it is able to be sold at a less expensive price, $9.00/unit in Fairfax, VA.
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Xeomin is great for fine lines & wrinkles
Good Morning,
I offer Botox, Dysport & Xeomin and patients have experienced great results with all three products. All toxins yield great results with little difference. Patients may feel more comfortable with a household name of BOTOX however, Xeomin can cause less allergies.
Dr. Ritacca
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Xeomin for wrinkles in patients who are resistant to Botox injections
Xeomin is a very popular alternative to Botox injections and works well to reduce wrinkles and lines around the eyes and forehead, much like Botox.
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There is currently a court-ordered injunction against the sale of Xeomin by Merz (Pharmaceuticals and Aesthetics). Click here to read the details.
To my knowledge, Xeomin had barely begun to gain name recognition as a Botox competitor when this happened.
Thank you!