Botox vs Dysport vs Xeomin: What’s the Difference? | Medical Injectables in the GTA
Botox, Dysport, and Xeomin: What Do They All Have in Common?
Botox, Dysport, and Xeomin are all neuromodulators derived from botulinum toxin type A. When injected by a trained medical professional, they temporarily relax targeted facial muscles to soften the appearance of wrinkles such as frown lines, forehead lines, and crow’s feet.
All three:
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Are Health Canada–approved
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Have been extensively studied and used safely
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Are administered via injection
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Require precise dosing and placement
The key differences lie in formulation, diffusion, onset, and how each behaves in the body.
Botox: The Gold Standard Neuromodulator in Medical Aesthetics
Botox® is the most established and extensively studied neuromodulator in aesthetic medicine, and the only product we use at LaserMed.
Why Botox is our preferred choice:
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Longest and most robust safety track record worldwide
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Highly predictable, precise results
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Consistent diffusion characteristics, allowing for controlled outcomes
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Backed by decades of clinical data and physician experience
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Typically takes effect within 3–7 days
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Results usually last 3–4 months
Who it’s best for: Patients seeking reliable, controlled, and natural-looking results delivered with a safety-first approach.
Dysport and Xeomin: Alternative Neuromodulators (Brief Overview)
Other neuromodulators such as Dysport® and Xeomin® are also used in aesthetic medicine and can be effective when administered appropriately.
However, these products differ in how they spread, how predictably they behave, and how familiar individual physicians are with their long-term outcomes. At LaserMed, our treatment philosophy prioritizes precision, consistency, and control, which is why we do not rotate between multiple products.
Rather than offering several options, we focus on mastery of one gold-standard product to ensure the highest level of safety and predictable, natural-looking results.
Why Product Choice and Injector Expertise Matter for Injectable Safety
While injector expertise is critical, the product itself also plays an important role.
At LaserMed, Botox is selected intentionally. Combined with Dr. Pinto's 25+ year medical injection experience, Botox allows for:
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Precise dosing and placement
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Conservative, natural-looking outcomes
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Greater control over facial balance and symmetry
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Reduced risk of unwanted diffusion
This thoughtful pairing of product selection and physician expertise is central to our client-first approach.
The Canadian Origins of Cosmetic Botox
Many patients are surprised to learn that the cosmetic use of Botox has strong Canadian roots.
In the late 1980s, a Vancouver-based ophthalmologist, Dr. Jean Carruthers, and her husband, Dr. Alastair Carruthers, a dermatologist, were using botulinum toxin to treat eye muscle spasms. During treatment, Dr. Jean Carruthers observed an unexpected effect: patients’ forehead wrinkles softened.
This clinical observation led to the insight that botulinum toxin could be used for cosmetic purposes. Their receptionist, Cathy Bickerton Swann, became the first volunteer for cosmetic treatment, and Dr. Carruthers herself later became a regular recipient.
The Carruthers published their findings in 1991 and 1992, paving the way for regulatory approval. In 2002, Botox received FDA approval for cosmetic use. Today, the Carruthers are widely regarded as the “godparents” of cosmetic Botox.
Botox has since become the most commonly performed cosmetic procedure worldwide, supported by decades of research and clinical experience.
Book a Medical Botox Consultation in the GTA
If you’re considering Botox, we invite you to book a consultation at our Bolton or King City locations to discuss your options in a medical, supportive environment.