What Are the Best Botox Alternatives?

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 Botox Cosmetic under the name Vistabel.

Medicis Pharmaceutical Corporation, the maker of Restylane and Perlane, will soon be bringing to the United States market a Botulinum toxin A product called Reloxin, currently available in Europe as Dysport. This product has not received FDA approval, which is expected soon. When it is received, Reloxin will compete directly with Botox in the US market.
A third company, Mentor Corporation, is investigating another Botulinum toxin A product under the name Puretox. It is not known when this product will reach the market.

There is also a Botulinum toxin B product available in the United States under the name Myobloc and elsewhere as NeuroBloc. This product is distributed by Solstice Neurosciences and is primarily used for medical conditions and not cosmetically.

Good morning ! Depending on where you seek your aesthetic care, every facility carries different neuromuscular inhibitors. Our office carries Botox + Dysport. Have a good day

Neuromodulators (such as Botox, Dysport, Xeomin, and Jeuveau) and soft tissue fillers like Belotero can improve the appearance of the forehead by reducing lines, wrinkles and folds. Deeper lines and wrinkles need a combination approach with Botox, fillers, lasers, and microneedling/PRP. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a cosmetic dermatologist to develop a treatment plan that works for you. Best, Dr. Emer