If you've been getting Botox for a while, you've probably heard about Daxxify — the newer neuromodulator that's getting attention for one big reason: it lasts significantly longer than traditional Botox. So is it actually better? And how do you know which one is right for you?
Here's the side-by-side from the injectors at Prosper Health & Aesthetics in Sioux City.
What They Have in Common
Both Botox and Daxxify are botulinum toxin type A products. Both temporarily relax targeted facial muscles. Both treat the same areas — forehead, glabella, crow's feet, brow lift, lip flip, masseter slimming, and so on. The mechanism of action is essentially identical.
The Big Difference: Duration
- Botox typically lasts 3 to 4 months.
- Daxxify often lasts 6 to 9 months for many patients — roughly twice as long.
Why? Daxxify uses a unique peptide technology to stabilize the molecule, which appears to extend how long the neuromodulator stays active in the muscle. For most patients, that translates to fewer treatments per year.
Onset
Both kick in around the same time — visible softening at days 3 to 5, full effect at day 14.
Cost
This is where it gets interesting. Daxxify is priced at $6 per unit at Prosper, but the unit conversion isn't 1:1 with Botox. A Daxxify treatment typically requires more units than the equivalent Botox treatment.
The math usually shakes out something like this: a Daxxify treatment may cost slightly more per visit, but because it lasts roughly twice as long, the cost per month is often comparable — or lower.
For patients who hate booking, prefer fewer needles per year, or travel a lot, the math tips even more in Daxxify's favor.
Who Should Consider Daxxify
- You're a long-time Botox user who's tired of coming in every 3 to 4 months.
- You travel for work and want fewer touch-ups per year.
- You want the longest-lasting neuromodulator option.
- You don't love needles and want to minimize visits.
Who Should Stick with Botox (For Now)
- You're brand new to neuromodulators and want to start with the gold standard so you can establish a baseline.
- You want maximum titratability — Botox's shorter duration makes it easier to fine-tune.
- You're treating an area where you're not sure how you'll like the results, so you want to start with a product that wears off in a few months.
The Honest Take
Both are excellent products. The real question is whether you'd rather come in 3 to 4 times a year (Botox) or 1 to 2 times a year (Daxxify). For most patients, it ends up being a personal preference, not a clinical one.
Your provider at Prosper will help you weigh the options based on your face, your habits, and your goals.
Pricing at Prosper
- Botox: $14 per unit.
- Daxxify: $6 per unit.
Both are direct-pay and quoted transparently up front.
Ready to Try Daxxify?
If you've been curious about whether Daxxify is the right fit, book a consultation at our contact page or call 712-639-6304.