Another Alternative
For years, there has been one outstanding leader of neurotoxins on the market offered in the US, and that is Botox. Botox received the first FDA approval in 1989, which has given us over 35 years of research and has the most injection approved areas on the market. It is a wonderful medication that helps make people feel and look more refreshed; allows us to age slowly over time; reverses mild to moderate wrinkling; decreases pain; and can even help with depression. We all love Botox! But along with that, there are four additional neurotoxins that the FDA has approved, one of the most recent being DAXXIFY by Revance.
DAXXIFY was initially touted as a longer acting neurotoxin, and was first approved for glabella (known as “elevens”) injections. Like Botox (and Dysport, which is also offered at Trouvé) DAXXIFY contains botulinum toxin type A, which blocks the signals between the nerves and the muscles, reducing muscle activity. What truly sets DAXXIFY apart from the others is the unique innovation of its formulation, and it all comes down to a peptide. According to Revance, “Until now, there never was an injectable wrinkle treatment formulated with a peptide. Our peptide helps stabilize the active ingredient, instead of using human blood products like conventional frown line treatments. It also has no animal byproducts. The peptide also enhances attachment of the active ingredient, acting like a magnet and making more toxin available to enter nerve cells.” Long story short, the peptide is a genius.
Since we now have two years of reproducible data from real-world patients, as well as the largest study ever done on neurotoxins with over 2800 patients and 4400 total treatments, we are now seeing the distinct advantages. Many patients relay that Daxxify has very quick onset, even seeing their treatment working in a two-day time period. They express that their skin just looks better, even healthier and shinier. So which product is for you? While many patients generally feel better after all neurotoxin treatments, as mentioned above, product choice is something you should talk to your injector about at your next appointment.
In terms of your experience and the possible side effects of the treatment, it is exactly the same as if you were being treated with any other neurotoxin. Your provider will use a very small and fine needle to inject into the targeted muscles, which may feel like a pinch or sting. The treatment usually takes 15 to 30 minutes, and you can return to your normal routine immediately afterward. Side effects for all neurotoxins include some mild pain and/or bruising after. Serious side effects of injections like spreading to nearby muscles is less likely. It is a relatively care free treatment that is one of our most popular bookings at Trouvé.
All in all, if you are looking for the newest neurotoxin treatment on the market and want a long-lasting and natural-looking result, DAXXIFY may be right for you. We encourage all of our patients who are able to try the options we offer at the spa to see which is best for their own specific needs. It is just like shopping for different pairs of jeans, or different shades of lipstick… you won’t know what you like best until you try them all! If you are interested in speaking with one of our providers today about DAXXIFY, please call or schedule with our front desk team at 216-255-5201.
- Samantha
