BOTOX, DYSPORT, XEOMIN AND JEUVEAU

All three are different variations of botulinum. Due to our differing body types, some patients may be less resistant to one product over another or find one brand to have a faster onset or treatment duration over another. It’s best to discuss with your provider which option might be best for you. The main benefit to you as the patient is that you now have two choices.

Botox and Dysport are used to block the transmission of acetylcholine from the nerves to the muscle, which in turn causes the muscle to relax. The result? Fewer wrinkles and lines.

These treatments are approved for cosmetic use by the FDA. Botox was approved in 2002, and has been used on millions of patients with great success. Dysport was approved in early 2009, and Xeomin in 2010. With any of the three products, some patients may experience mild side effects, and serious side effects are extremely rare. Side effects may include temporary eyelid droop, soreness, nausea, localized pain, infection, inflammation, swelling, redness, bruising and temporary headaches (which may be relieved with a mild pain killer). Botox, Dysport and Xeomin treatments are all considered very safe: no worries, no worry lines.

Patients with certain neuromuscular disorders such as ALS, myasthenia gravis, or Lambert-Eaton syndrome may be at increased risk for serious side effects. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not use Botox, Dysport or Xeomin. Please consult your provider before proceeding with treatment.

Treatment typically takes only a few minutes to perform using ultra fine injections with minimal discomfort. After treatment, pressure and sometimes ice packs are applied to the treated area to reduce the risk of bruising. Most patients find treatments to be quick, easy, and effective.

For optimum results, treatments are recommended three to four times a year for wrinkles, and once or twice a year for hyperhidrosis. Estimates are similar for both products.

Hyperhidrosis involves excessive, uncontrollable sweating in areas that may include the underarms, palms, feet, and face. About 3 percent of Americans are affected by hyperhidrosis; for many, this condition can have negative physical, social, and emotional effects. Many treatments have been tried in the past without much success, but Botox or Dysport, known in the medical field as botulinum toxin A, have been shown to be “the most effective nonsurgical therapy for focal hyperhidrosis.”1 In one clinical study of axillary hyperhidrosis (underarm sweating), patients receiving Dysport injections had, on average, an 88 percent reduction in sweat production with the first treatment, and showed continued improvement throughout all 48 weeks of the study.2 Several other published studies have revealed similar results. Also know that Miradry, a laser treatment available at Gateway Aesthetic, is effective for treating excessive underarm sweating. Consult with your provider to establish the best treatment plan for you.

Clinical studies demonstrate that these treatments are effective at relieving a significant percentage of migraine headaches. Compared with subjects who received placebo injections, the subjects treated with Botox, Dysport or Xeomin experienced: • significantly fewer migraine attacks per month • reduced severity of attacks • fewer days using migraine medications • fewer episodes of vomiting

It’s easy. Call Gateway Aesthetic Institute & Laser Center at (801) 595-1600 to schedule an appointment. Our providers can answer and questions or concerns you may have. We are located at the south end of the Gateway Mall in Salt Lake City at 440 West 200 South, Suite 250, Salt Lake City, Utah 84101.