Can you please give me some info on this product Xeon? I've had Botox first time 7 wks ago and i was advice by my nurse that my next injection age thinks I would really like Xeon. But as it's a different product I want to get some info on it first please
April 11, 2014
Answer: Appears to work the same. Different company and different manufacturing process. Hi Clairearcher,If you did not know whether you had Xeomin injections or Botox injections, most likely you would not be able to tell the difference. The Botox molecule is larger (900 kD kilodalton) and has some proteins that accompany the actual active portion (150 kD) which causes the muscle to be paralyzed. The Xeomin molecule has only the 150 kD active Botox molecule without the accessory proteins that Botox cosmetic has.Since the active portion of the molecule is the same, it should work same. Both Botox and Xeomin come in 100 unit vials and the dosing for Xeomin is the same as Botox, so I don't need to make a special calculation as I need to do with Dysport (2.5 ratio.)Currently the Xeomin vials are less expensive during their introductory roll out, but this may change in the future as with Dysport which started off cheaper, and is now about the same price as Botox cosmetic per vial.Best,Dr. YangP.S. There is a new feature on Realself, which is the "Follow" button. It is similar to the "Like" button on Facebook. If you like my response or any of the doctor responses while you research on Realself, you should "Follow" them. You will get email updates, when the doctors you follow post any new answers to questions, post new photos, or have any new reviews.
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April 11, 2014
Answer: Appears to work the same. Different company and different manufacturing process. Hi Clairearcher,If you did not know whether you had Xeomin injections or Botox injections, most likely you would not be able to tell the difference. The Botox molecule is larger (900 kD kilodalton) and has some proteins that accompany the actual active portion (150 kD) which causes the muscle to be paralyzed. The Xeomin molecule has only the 150 kD active Botox molecule without the accessory proteins that Botox cosmetic has.Since the active portion of the molecule is the same, it should work same. Both Botox and Xeomin come in 100 unit vials and the dosing for Xeomin is the same as Botox, so I don't need to make a special calculation as I need to do with Dysport (2.5 ratio.)Currently the Xeomin vials are less expensive during their introductory roll out, but this may change in the future as with Dysport which started off cheaper, and is now about the same price as Botox cosmetic per vial.Best,Dr. YangP.S. There is a new feature on Realself, which is the "Follow" button. It is similar to the "Like" button on Facebook. If you like my response or any of the doctor responses while you research on Realself, you should "Follow" them. You will get email updates, when the doctors you follow post any new answers to questions, post new photos, or have any new reviews.
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April 11, 2014
Answer: Which is better - #Botox, #Dysport or #Xeomin It's unclear from your question what might have motivated your injector to recommend Xeomin over Botox. There are currently three products available in the US. The each contain the same botulinum toxin molecule but the way they are prepared and the amount of other proteins included, vary. Every physician injector will have their own professional opinion about which product works best in which area. In my personal experience, Botox is the product with the longest history of safe, effective results and creates the most predictable relaxation of facial muscles. Price is very similar for the three so efficacy and safety are the two most important considerations. I hope this information is helpful.Stephen Weber MD, FACSDenver Facial Plastic Surgeon
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April 11, 2014
Answer: Which is better - #Botox, #Dysport or #Xeomin It's unclear from your question what might have motivated your injector to recommend Xeomin over Botox. There are currently three products available in the US. The each contain the same botulinum toxin molecule but the way they are prepared and the amount of other proteins included, vary. Every physician injector will have their own professional opinion about which product works best in which area. In my personal experience, Botox is the product with the longest history of safe, effective results and creates the most predictable relaxation of facial muscles. Price is very similar for the three so efficacy and safety are the two most important considerations. I hope this information is helpful.Stephen Weber MD, FACSDenver Facial Plastic Surgeon
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