There’s a new “tox” on the block, and it’s now available at Skin Artisans! Like BOTOX® Cosmetic and Dysport®, DAXXIFY® is FDA-approved to reduce the appearance of frown lines on the face, but some key factors make it truly unique in the world of wrinkle relaxers. Read on to learn why many are celebrating DAXXIFY® as the first innovation of its kind in over twenty years and whether it may be a great option for you!
What is DAXXIFY®?
DAXXIFY® is FDA-approved to smooth moderate to severe lines between the brows. It is the first and only frown line treatment powered by a peptide. Similar to BOTOX® and Dysport®, the active ingredient in DAXXIFY® is a purified protein called botulinum toxin type A, but in DAXXIFY®, this protein is stabilized with the support of peptide technology, making it completely vegan and free of animal byproducts and human serum. According to the founder of DAXXIFY®, their scientists discovered this peptide-based formula when attempting to create a BOTOX®-like agent that could be applied to the skin.
How does DAXXIFY® compare to BOTOX® and Dysport®
DAXXIFY® is currently being marketed as the wrinkle relaxer that acts fast and lasts. For many patients, this seems to be the case! DAXXIFY® results may be seen in as little as one day, unlike the three days to a week for Dysport® and the ten days of BOTOX® Cosmetic. In addition, patients may find that DAXXIFY® keeps wrinkles at bay for 4-8 weeks longer than BOTOX® and Dysport®—with some reporting even longer-lasting results!
All frown line treatments require a special ingredient to stabilize botulinum toxin A, the protein responsible for helping smooth moderate to severe frown lines. For instance, BOTOX® Cosmetic uses human serum albumin (HSA), a blood product, as its stabilizer. Dysport®, another frown line treatment, uses HSA as a stabilizer and cow’s milk protein as a protectant. DAXXIFY® is unique because it is the only formulation that uses a novel peptide as a stabilizer and does not contain human or animal byproducts.
Will I need the same number of units of DAXXIFY® as I need for BOTOX® or Dysport®?
In short, no, and here’s why. Units are like fingerprints—they are a proprietary measurement of a treatment’s unique potency. Because treatments are formulated and tested differently, you cannot compare or convert units between them, just like you cannot compare two fingerprints. A more straightforward way to understand dosing is to look at how many nanograms of active ingredient (botulinum toxin type A) a product has.
Double the Units does not mean double the dose.
DAXXIFY®
Approved frown line dose: 40 Units
Amount of active ingredient: 0.18 nanograms
BOTOX® Cosmetic
Approved frown line dose: 20 Units
Amount of active ingredient: 0.18 nanograms
Dysport®
Approved frown line dose: 50 units
Amount of active ingredient: 0.27 nanograms
As you can see, despite the number of units, DAXXIFY® isn’t 2x the dose of BOTOX® Cosmetic, and Dysport® isn’t 2.5x the dose of BOTOX® Cosmetic. Each product is unique. Talk to your Skin Artisans provider about DAXXIFY® and the number of units they recommend to reach your aesthetic goals.
What are the benefits of DAXXIFY®?
DAXXIFY’s peptide technology appears to give it a slight advantage over its competitors, as it may extend the longevity of results for many patients by two months or more. It also seems to “kick in” sooner than other wrinkle relaxers, with results seen in as little as one day and most often within two days. If you’re looking for an option that acts fast and lasts, DAXXIFY® may be for you!
Are you interested in giving DAXXIFY® a try? Schedule a complimentary consultation to discuss it with your Skin Artisans Injection Specialist by calling (952) 592-4196, texting (952) 767-3163, or CLICKING HERE!