This guide covers the first step of a botulinum toxin appointment: learning the brands before you pick one. Cleveland Clinic is the publisher behind the point below.

One family, three names

Cleveland Clinic groups the products together. Botox, Dysport ® and Xeomin ® are a family of botulinum toxins (purified proteins) that are FDA approved for the temporary treatment of frown lines (“elevens”) and laugh lines (“crow’s feet”).

Ask which brand is planned, and why. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons has an overview of botulinum toxin if you want a second published source.

What the approval covers

Read that sentence for its limits. It names frown lines and laugh lines, and it says temporary. Ask your provider which brand fits the lines you want addressed. The American Academy of Dermatology answers common questions in Botulinum toxin therapy: FAQs.

Another product, another listing

MedlinePlus (National Library of Medicine) carries a drug information entry for daxibotulinumtoxinA-lanm. Use it as a reminder that the brands in this guide are not the only names a provider might use.

Before you move on

Write down the brand you are being offered and the questions you have about it. If you are booking in Harrison or nearby Rye, bring that note to the visit. Preparing for a Botox appointment comes next.