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What Are the Best Botox Alternatives?

Not so sure I want to try Botox. Are there good alternatives that will help me get rid of wrinkles on my forehead the same way Botox does?

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Dysport for alternative to Botox

While there are treatment alternatives for forehead wrinkles besides injections, Botox works so well in this area that it is almost without compare. A new competitor to Botox -- Dysport -- also works very well in this area and may be more affordable for some practices.

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Harold J. Kaplan, MD

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

Botox alternatives are Dysport, PureTox, Myobloc

There are no real alternatives to Botox except other forms of Botulinum toxin A (the active ingredient in Botox). Botox and Botox Cosmetic is made and distributed by Allergan, Inc. The vials contain the identical medication. There are medical conditions that benefit from Botox. However, insurance companies don’t pay for cosmetic treatment. To keep things simple, Allergan elected to market a product that was clearly labeled cosmetic to keep things straight. In France, Allergan markets... more

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD

Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon

While there are no medication alternatives to Botox,...

While there are no medication alternatives to Botox, there are procedures which can be done as alternatives to Botox treatment for the lines between the eyebrows. Lines between the brows can be divided into those that are present at rest or even after Botox administration and those that are created with frowning (muscle motion). Botox will paralyze the muscles and stop the lines created with muscle motion and soften the lines present at rest due to resting tone of the muscles. For those... more

D.J. Verret, MD

Dallas Facial Plastic Surgeon

Botox alternative with better longevity

A longer lasting alternative to Botox is GFX, which is a radiofrequency procedure that lasts approximately 1 year or more. This is due to ablation of the nerves which cause muscular contraction of the glabella (corrugator, procerus, depressor supracillii). Only one treatment is required.

Brett S. Kotlus, MD

Rochester Oculoplastic Surgeon

Alternatives to Botox

The biggest competitior, at the moment, to Botox, manufactured by Allergan, is Dysport, manufactured by Medicis. Both are injectable neurotoxins. Dysport has been shown to have a quicker onset. It may last longer, as well. Brow lifts, a procedure generally done by plastic surgeons, are also available but are considerably more invasive. If you have a lot of sun damage and loss of skin elasticity, sometimes addressing the skin texture results in... more

Dina D. Strachan, MD

New York Dermatologist

Alternatives to Botox for the Forehead lines

Forehead lines develope early in life for most of us. A portion of the activity is related to expression, especially when we are younger. As we begin to age the heaviness builds up along the upper eyelid area, a lot of people will begin to raise their brows in an attempt to lift the heaviness off of the eyelid. This can result in alot of forehead lines. In these patients being evaluated by a cosmetic surgeon will help to determine if a brow lift or upper eyelid blepharoplasty is helpful... more

Brian Maloney, MD

Atlanta Facial Plastic Surgeon

Radiofrequency Nerve Relaxation referred to as No-Tox is an alternative

Botulinum Toxins such as Botox and Dysport work by stopping nerve transmission signals to the muscles which produce frowning and wrinkles. In eyelid surgery and brow lift surgery, methods are used to interrupt the nerve transmission and produce similar results. Our clinic uses a minimally invasive procedure to soften the wrinkles of the entire forehead region by applying a small needle to weaken the nerve transmission to the muscles. This procedure lasts between... more

James Newman, MD

Bay Area Facial Plastic Surgeon

Botox wrinkle reduction alternatives

Dysport is an alternative to Botox which does basically the same thing. It does require injections like Botox so if your not wanting injections, this will not fit your need. But, you can go to the Botox main website and see the Botox Treatment Visualizer to get an idea how you might look with Botox.

Fernando G. Serra, MD

Clermont Plastic Surgeon

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Botox and its alternatives

Hi there- Botox and Dysport, the newest FDA approved neurotoxin, are both effective ways to reduce the muscle movement and therefore smooth the wrinkle that is present or prevent further wrinkling. Botox has been FDA approved since the early 90's and is the most common cosmetic procedure performed worldwide. It has a 98% satisfaction rate. This statistic is reassuring because if there were significant associated risks it would not be used with the frequency that it is. Laser resurfacing is... more

Armando Soto, MD

Orlando Plastic Surgeon

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There is no substitute for Botox or Dysport

When it comes to wrinkles/lines that are created from muscle movement such as we see on the forehead and in the crow's feet area, there really is no substitute for Botox. Nothing else can relax the muscles that causing the problem. I hope my answer was helpful.

Steven E. Rasmussen, MD

Austin Dermatologist

Botox cosmetic (the purified, injectable protein...

Botox cosmetic (the purified, injectable protein produced by the Allergan company) is the BEST (safest, simplest, longest lasting, least expensive, and most effective) treatment for dynamic wrinkles in the forehead, between the eyebrows (frown lines), and laterally around the eyes (crow's feet). There is absolutely no reason to fear Botox, as long as it is administered by a physician who you trust and who is experienced in its use. Wrinkles come from muscle movement and aging of the skin. ... more

John M. Roesler, MD

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

Nothing like Botox

There is really nothing like Botox. At the present time, there is no cream on the market that has the same type of effect or as long-lasting results as Botox. There are cosmetic fillers such as Radiesse and Juvéderm that are wonderful and get great results, but most of the time even cosmetic fillers work best when used in combination with Botox.

Henri P. Gaboriau, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

No better alternative to Botox

I know of no moisturizer, lotion, or potion that you can apply to your face that can be used as an alternative to Botox. Botox is a highly purified muscle paralytic that is selectively delivered into your facial muscles through a needle. The lotions simply cannot do this and aren’t absorbed through the skin so don’t waste your money!

Jennifer Walden, MD

Austin Plastic Surgeon

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What are the Best Botox Alternatives?

Botox and/or Dysport are the best ways to deal with your forhead wrinkles. I do not believe there are any good alternatives to correct your wrinkles other than possibly skin care.

Robert Heck, MD

Columbus Plastic Surgeon

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Botox alternatives

All the products which produce the same effect as Botox are forms of botulinum toxin. Other alternatives would include Thermage, for skin tightening, or the facial fillers. See a board certified plastic surgeon in consultation who can evaluate the wrinkling and make a personalized recommendation. If you have what patients like to call the "11s" between your eyes, filler may certainly be a reasonable, longer standing option.

Robert L. Kraft, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon

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Alternatives to Botox

Sadly, there are no creams or potions you can topically use to reduce the muscle motion causing wrinkles. Botox seems to be the best option. While there is also Dysport, Botox’s competitor, Botox currently seems to be the most frequently used. There are other options such as laser resurfacing, for example fractional CO2. Lasers may not completely eliminate but rather soften the look of the wrinkles for a more permanent approach.

Yael Halaas, MD

Manhattan Facial Plastic Surgeon

Dysport is a Botox alternative

This year a new rival solution was introduced to compete with Botox and is called Dysport. They work very similarly and both begin to show effect within the similar time frames from when they are injectd and when they begin to work. Otherwise, there are no other Botox alernatives. No other surgical, laser, or injectabe can accommplish what Botox (and Dysport) do.

Peter Goldman, MD

Los Angeles Dermatologic Surgeon

Botox Vs Dysport

Botox and Dysport are the only FDA approved neurotoxins available in the United States. They are virtually identical in the length of time they act. Very rarely do I find a patient that can tell the difference. They topical neurotoxins currently in clinaical trials work poorly and are much more expensive. We find that pain of injections is greatly reduced by using 32 guage needles, ice and acupressure. This is the main objection in most of our patients

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Michael Tomcik, MD

San Francisco Dermatologist

Dysport is an alternative to Botox

Dysport is the only other approved injectable muscle paralyzer that works similar to Botox. Injectable fillers can "fill up" a wrinkle but the problem is the muscles of the forehead which contracts constantly creating the wrinkles.

Robert E. Zaworski, MD

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

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Alternatives to Botox

If you mean you'd like an alternative to an injectable neurotoxin, then the answer is No. The creams really don't work very well--studies have shown they have about 30% of the efficacy of the injectable. There are other brands of injectable toxins such as Dysport and Puretox but they need to be injected with a needle just like Botox and work and cost similarly so don't see that there's any real difference.

M. Christine Lee, MD

Walnut Creek Dermatologic Surgeon

Alternatives to Botox Montreal

The best treatment for what are called "active" forehead lines, i.e. lines that are mainly present when actively raising the eyebrows, are the neurotoxins. These are substances which block the muscles that cause these lines. The best known of these neurotoxins is Botox. In my clinic in Montreal Botox is the only neurotoxin I use as it is the only one approved for cosmetic uses in Canada. Dysport, another neurotoxin, is not yet available and Xeomin, the neurotoxin that most... more

Arie Benchetrit, MD

Montreal Plastic Surgeon

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Unfortunately, Botox or an equivelent is the best answer for forehead wrinkles

Even a forehead lift usually does not do a lot long term for forehead wrinkles. The lift is good at elevating the brows, but does not do well for the lines. I would continue or start Botox ( or equivelent ) if you are looking for improvement. Dr. Mayl Fort lauderdale

Nathan Mayl, MD

Fort Lauderdale Plastic Surgeon

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Alternatives to Botox?

Are there alternatives to Botox? To answer this question in a word, "NO!" Botox, which is a particular brand of botulinim toxin (the other brand is Dysport), has no equivalent. No creams or other special cures will replicate the action of botulinum, which works by decreasing the contraction of the muscles that cause wrinkles. Peels (both laser and chemical) and surgery are effective at treating some of the aging changes, but I would assume that... more

P. Daniel Ward, MD

Salt Lake City Facial Plastic Surgeon

Alternative to Botox

An alternative to Botox here in the U.S. is Dysport. Like Botox, it is derived from the botulinum toxin. They both have similar effects, although I have noticed that the effect from Dysport seems to occur a bit sooner. There is still some debate over which product lasts longer. Other products are sure to be on the horizon.

Ryan Greene, MD, PhD

Fort Lauderdale Facial Plastic Surgeon

Botox - alternatives

The other main FDA-approved competitor to Botox Cosmetic is Dysport. Both work well for "dynamic" wrinkles- those caused by expression, especially in the forehead, "crow's feet" and glabella. Their safety profiles are excellent, with few side effects for most people.