Botulinum Toxin Type A: Brands
With botulinum toxins, there are several brands to choose from. I often get asked “Which brand is better?” and it is all dependent on the person.
Some brands seem to work better on specific individuals, so I recommend trying them out to see where your preference lies. The main difference in these products is their purification manufacturing processes – some items contain accessory proteins and/or albumin. They are all working towards the same end goal.
Botox (onabotulinumtoxinA)
FDA Approved: 2002
Prepared using a complex purification process which results in a complex containing toxins and other proteins which is then freeze-dried and sealed.
Dysport (abobotulinumtoxinA)
FDA Approved: 2009
Prepared using purification techniques which is then freeze-dried and sealed.
Xeomin (incobotulinumtoxinA)
FDA Approved: 2011
Prepared using extensive purification process XTRACT which removes complex proteins and contains only active components which are then freeze-dried and sealed.
Jeuveau (prabotulinumtoxinA)
FDA Approved: 2019
Prepared using Hi-Pure technology purification process to obtain >95% pure components which is then freeze-dried and sealed.
Daxxify (daxibotulinumtoxinA)
FDA Approved: 2022
First peptide-formulated, long-acting botulinum toxin; median duration of 6 months.
Peptide aids in both the stability and delivery of toxin. No accessory proteins, no albumin, no animal derivates.