Botox

BOTOX is Allergan Aesthetics/AbbVie's botulinum toxin type A medication brand. Unlike the everyday term “botox” for the procedure generally, Allergan BOTOX refers to a specific product. It is used to soften recurrent expression lines and has a long history of use and extensive clinical research.

Features emphasized by the manufacturer

An original brand with a long history

BOTOX first received US FDA approval for therapeutic use in 1989, followed by BOTOX Cosmetic approval for glabellar lines in 2002. Its experience expanded from therapeutic to aesthetic use, making it an option to explore if brand history and clinical experience matter to you. (Brand history)

Clinical research and experience accumulated over time

Research on efficacy and safety has continued across aesthetic and therapeutic fields. Longstanding evidence helps clinicians understand expected changes and reactions to watch for. WayB considers this evidence and individual expression-muscle movement to balance wrinkle reduction with natural expression.

Botulinum toxin temporarily inhibits signals from nerves to muscles. We assess recurrent expression lines and muscle movement to determine treatment direction. WayB considers the properties of BOTOX, XEOMIN and HITOX alongside your previous responses.

We first assess whether expression lines predominate or muscle size or tension affects your contours. Wrinkles caused by sagging or hollowness have different causes, so we also assess whether volume or firming treatment is needed.

Equal numerical potency units across products do not mean equal amounts. We check the actual product information and treatment area, and do not determine dose or duration by brand name alone.

The likelihood of botulinum toxin resistance varies with product, dose, intervals and treatment history. Using the medically appropriate dose and avoiding unnecessarily short intervals may help reduce the likelihood of neutralizing antibody formation.

Reduced effect does not always mean antibody-related resistance. We assess the previous product, dose, injection sites and muscle condition to plan the next treatment.

We review previous products, treatment dates, effects and uncomfortable reactions. We assess wrinkles and muscle movement to plan sites and doses, then check changes to determine the next treatment timing. Onset and duration vary by product and area.

Redness, swelling, bruising, tenderness or headache may occur. Effects on nearby muscles can cause temporary drooping eyelids, altered expressions, asymmetry or muscle weakness. Tell the clinic about unexpected movement or discomfort.

Seek emergency care immediately for difficulty breathing, swallowing or speaking, or severe generalized weakness. Before treatment, disclose pregnancy or breastfeeding, neuromuscular conditions, ingredient allergies and medications.