What are the best Botox alternatives?

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.

To treat wrinkles on the forehead and between the eyebrows that are caused by repetitive frowning and raising the brow, your only options right now are Botox or Dysport.  These are both injectable treatments of a purified protein that relaxes the muscle so that it cannot make the wrinkle.  There is... more

Dysport may be a more cost effective option to botox. It is a type of botulinum toxin that has been recently approved for use in the glabellar region in the United States. It has been used in Europe with success and minimal side effects similar to Botox. It might be a less expensive alternative for you and... more

Botox injection is appropriate for overactive muscles around the eye and on the forehead. To minimize the need for Botox, one recommendation is to improve the quality of the skin through effective topical regimens, such as Retin A, Hydroquinone, and chemical peels.

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.

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... more

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... more

Revaleskin, is a skin care line containing CoffeeBerry, one of the strongest natural antioxidants. It has been clinically proven to improve skin pigmentation, fine lines, wrinkles, and some of the effects of photo-aging. Definitely worth the splurge!

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... more

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... more