Xeomin

Please add spaces between the paragraphs so that Xeomin (incobotulinumtoxinA) recently received FDA approval, making it the third neuromuscular agent in the US to receive such approval which also includes Botox and Dysport. Botox (Allergan) is a wonderful product with an excellent and proven track record of safety. Xeomin is based on this excellent product. Xeomin was approved in Europe (Germany) in 2008.

Xeomin comes in with a few advances that may make it poised to make a strong push for the dominant botulinum toxin on the market Botox. First of all, Xeomin does not have any other carrier proteins or additives, it is just botulinum toxin by itself. There is a select group of patient's who develop resistance to Botox, which in part may be due to the additives and carrier proteins in place.

In addition, Xeomin has a similar dosing and usage as Botox, making it more familiar to both physicians and patients. Finally Xeomin does not need to be refrigerated. The true winner here is the prospective patient. With more botulinum toxins on the market, the anticipated price should go down, making botox an even more affordable option.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Xeomin the same as Botox?
No, Xeomin is fairly close to Botox however as both are botulinium toxins and have similar durations and onset to action.

What are the advantages of Xeomin over Botox and vice versa?
Xeomin has the main advantage of having no additives. This means that there is less likely to be antibody formation and resistance to the product. This is more of a theoretic concern as Botox does not typically create antibody formation in cosmetic users. Botox has a much longer track record of safety.

Can I get Xeomin treatments in Chicago?
Yes, Dr. Shah offers Xeomin treatments and is one of a select few who do so.

Are there any offers for seeing Dr. Shah in Chicago and using Xeomin?
Please contact the office for further details.