Is Daxxify Cheaper than Botox?

If you do even the slightest bit of digging into the subject of injectables, then it won’t take long for Daxxify to hit your radar. This new poster child is hitting headlines across the world, thanks to its incredible results and longevity. 

So… How does it compare in value to Botox and other similar products?

The short answer is that Daxxify treatments tend to cost more than a comparable Botox session. However, this doesn’t consider a whole host of other factors. To truly understand which offers better value, we need to delve a little further…

Understanding Daxxify

• The Daxxify difference
• Daxxify combined with other injectables

The Daxxify difference

Daxxify is the brand name for a relatively new neuromodulator treatment that’s used to target frown lines between the eyes (the glabellar area). While the active ingredient—a botulinum neurotoxin—is in the same family as Botox, the medium (and, thus, how it’s delivered into the tissue) is what’s revolutionary.

Daxxify utilizes a wholly different formulation—a novel peptide solution—as opposed to everything else on the market. Everything else uses stabilizing products that are composed of either animal or human blood products. This is the key factor that makes a big difference. It holds the active ingredient in place far more efficiently, leading to results that can last up to twice as long as more traditional injectables.

Botox, for example, is combined with human serum albumin (HSA) to protect it and keep it in place. Dysport also utilizes HSA, as well as a protein from cow’s milk.

Another tick in the Daxxify box, therefore, is that it’s wholly suitable for vegans.

Daxxify combined with other injectable 

Daxxify is only currently licensed for use on frown lines. There are ongoing trials to extend this for use on other upper facial areas, including crow’s feet. There are already cases of practitioners using the product off-license in a similar manner to other neuromodulators. This includes injecting it into the masseter muscles (jawline), above the lips, the forehead, the neck, and under the arms (to treat excessive sweating).

The beauty of injectables is that a skilled practitioner can combine one or more types to target different parts of the face. This is typically carried out in what’s called a “non-surgical facelift”. Done correctly, such a treatment can have dramatic results.

Understanding Daxxify Longevity 

• Why does Daxxify last longer?
• Over time, is Daxxify cheaper than Botox?
• Why a combination approach is often the answer

Why does Daxxify last longer? 

Quite simply, it’s because the above-mentioned stabilizing ingredient holds the product within the tissues for longer. While many other injectables use proteins as stabilizers that the body breaks down, the peptide formulation of Daxxify acts like double-sided tape that cradles and holds it in place.

This leads to longevity that can last six months, nine months, or even longer. 

It also means that results occur faster—most people see the benefits within a couple of days of being injected. Botox, for example, takes around 5-7 days before you’ll notice a difference.

Over time, is Daxxify cheaper than Botox? 

When you compare Daxxify with other injectables by volume (or treatment), it is more expensive. However, many variables make comparing it with its competitors less straightforward. The most crucial of these are:

1. Daxxify lasts longer: Because of its longevity, you’ll likely only need one or two sessions per year.
2. You may not need larger doses: Because Daxxify doesn’t contain proteins, the human body doesn’t tend to develop antibodies over time. With a product like Botox, this natural physiological process means that increased units are often necessary after the first few treatments to achieve the same results.

Both reasons mean that, in the long term, Daxxify might have a lower overall cost than some of its competitors. 

Why a combination approach is often the answer

While there are cases where a single neuromodulator is appropriate, it’s often the case that a practitioner will combine products. In the case of Daxxify, this might change when it gets FDA approval for additional treatment.  

However, for whole-face rejuvenation, the use of combined products that best target individual needs is likely to remain the case. In many cases, loss of volume is also a contributing factor to the appearance of wrinkles. Dermatologists can counter this by using neuromodulators in conjunction with fillers. This can successfully restore plumpness as well as relax wrinkles, fine lines, and deeper creases.

The best injectors are part clinician—part artist. Your facial area is their canvas, and their tools are the injectables that roll back the years to create the look you desire. Carried out correctly, the results can be nothing short of outstanding. 

As an endnote, one word of warning about Daxxify. Its longevity also means that—in the rare cases that you’re not happy with the results—these will also take longer to naturally flush away. Therefore, your choice of practitioner is probably even more important than the type (or types) of neuromodulator that they use.

Contact Bayou City Dermatology Today for Your Tailored Daxxify Appraisal 

The key takeaway is that no two Daxxify or combination injectable treatments are the same. The level of results is driven by the skill of the clinician who not only administers the injections, but also their ability to target the different areas with the best-suited treatment.

At Bayou City, we consider this an art form. Our specialist clinicians aren’t just highly qualified, they continue to further their education as new research and evidence are revealed—not to mention honing their skills with consistent real-time practice, appraisals, and reflection. 

Discover more at https://www.bayoucitydermatology.com/cosmetic/daxxify and get in touch with our team to book your personalized consultation.