Which brand of Botox is approved by the Thai FDA? There are many brands to choose from, each from a different country and with its own unique properties, such as Allergan from America, Dysport and Xeomin from Europe, BTXA from China, or Nabota, Aestox, Hugel, Botulax and Clodew from Korea, all of which are popular in beauty clinics in our country. Choosing the right Botox depends on both the quality, the injection point and the desired results. This article will introduce you to the Botox brands that are approved by the Thai FDA and are talked about the most, as well as the properties and advantages of each brand.
Which brand of Botox is approved by the Thai FDA?
What is Botox?
First of all, we should know what Botox is. Botox is the trade name of a type of medicine, Botulinum Toxin, which is a substance extracted from a specific strain of bacteria called Clostridium botulinum. The substance is in the form of a protein that has special properties to bind to the ends of nerves used to control muscles and inhibit stimulation of muscles that are supplied by nerves in that area. This will cause the muscles in that area that have been injected with Botox to be unable to contract and remain relaxed. In the beauty industry, Botox helps reduce sweating, reduce wrinkles, improve the shape of the face, and also helps tighten sagging skin. But it must be under the care of a doctor.
Botox approved by the Thai FDA
1. Allergan
Allergan It is an American Botox manufactured by Allergan, a famous pharmaceutical company with many famous products such as Juvederm brand filler, including Coolsculpting fat-dissolving technology. In addition, Allergan is considered the Original Botox because it is the first brand to invent botulinum to reduce wrinkles. Allergan is very safe because it has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of the United States.
2. Dysport
Dysport It is a British Botox produced by Ipsen and is sometimes called British Botox. The highlight of Dysport is its small size and wide distribution of the drug. Therefore, it is suitable for injection in areas with large muscles and areas that require even distribution of the drug, such as forehead wrinkles, reducing upper arms, reducing calves, reducing sweat and reducing body odor. Dysport results last about 3-6 months and have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of the United States and the Thai FDA.
3. Xeomin
Xeomin German Botox is produced by MERZ PHARMA GMBH & CO. KGaA, a company that has been in the medical aesthetics and medicine business for over 100 years, including the same company that produces Belotero fillers. Xeomin uses XTRACT Technology™ in the manufacturing process, which is an innovation that has been developed specifically for the Xeomin manufacturing process. It uses 2 steps to filter out unnecessary protein components from the Xeomin molecule. The results last for about 4-6 months and are very safe because they have been approved by the Thai, American and European FDA. In Thailand, it is distributed by Merz Healthcare (Thailand).
4. Neuronox
Neuronox is a Korean botox that uses American botox and Hall A-hyper for production. It is produced by Medytox Company. It uses technology that controls the botox to be pure. The molecules are the same size and there are no other proteins mixed in. This makes Neuronox have a high purity of 99.7%, which reduces the chance of resistance to botox and gives good results. In addition, Neuronox is very safe because it has been certified by the Thai, American, Korean, and European FDA. Neuronox results will last about 4-6 months.
5. BTXA
BTXA is a Hong Kong botox invented by Prof. Hiroshi Sugiyama, Dr. Yinchun Wang and Dr. Alan Brown Scott (the inventor and developer of the original Allergen Botox). BTXA is a pure substance extracted from Clostridium Botulinum Toxin Type A Hall Strain bacteria with a purity of 99.5 %. When injected into the muscles, it inhibits the functioning of the nerves, causing the muscles to relax, thus reducing wrinkles and is highly safe as it has been certified by the Thai FDA.
6. Nabota
Korean Botox certified by USFDA (US Food and Drug Administration) by Nabota uses a unique technology called HI-PURE Technology, making it a Botox with high purity of 98.7%, acting quite quickly, with a low chance of drug resistance for those who inject it, and lasting for about 4 months. Nabota Botox is suitable for solving wrinkles, adjusting the shape of the face, and reducing the jaw, etc.
7. Aestox
Aestox Botox, one of the most popular Korean Botox in Thailand, has been certified safe by KFDA (Korea Food & Drug Administration). It is a Botox with a purity of up to 99.5%. People who inject it are less likely to be resistant to the drug. It works quite quickly and lasts for up to 6 months. Aestox is suitable for reducing wrinkles, reducing the size of the jaw, and injecting specific areas such as reducing jaw muscles in the calves, legs, arms, or reducing sweat in the armpits, etc.
8. Hugel
It is a Korean botox that has been certified safe by the FDA-Thai. Hugel is a highly pure botox that works quite quickly and lasts for about 4 months. However, it has a narrow distribution. Hugel is suitable for injection in specific areas.
9. Clodew
Clodew is another Korean botox that has been approved by the USFDA (US Food and Drug Administration) and the FDA-Thai. Clodew uses a unique Hi pure technology, making Clodew a pure botox that works relatively quickly and maintains results for about 4 months. Clodew is suitable for reducing wrinkles, reducing the size of the jaw, and helping to lift and tighten the skin, etc.
10. Botulax
Another Korean botox that has passed the FDA's standards, Botulax is a pure and gentle botox that lasts for about 5 months. Botulax is suitable for reducing wrinkles, restoring the skin, helping to adjust the shape of the face, and helping to reduce the size of the jaw, etc.
However, if anyone wants to know if Korean Botox is good or not, you can click to read more here. Is Korean Botox good? Which brand is good? Aestox / Nabota / Botulax / Hugel
How to identify real or fake botox
As you know, Botox injections are very popular nowadays. This has led to the creation of counterfeit products, which may pose a risk of encountering fake Botox, which may be harmful to your health or may cause severe side effects. Here’s how to check if Botox is real or fake:
- Registration number and Thai language documents: Authentic Botox that is legally imported must have a drug registration document in Thai with the FDA registration number clearly stated on the box. However, if it is fake Botox, there will be no Thai FDA number.
- Clear information about the importing company: The box or drug accompanying document must clearly and clearly state the name of the importing company. You can check directly with the importing company to confirm the Lot Number of the drug.
- Lot Number must match: The Lot Number on the packaging box and on the Botox bottle must match exactly. If they do not match, it means that it is fake Botox.
- Manufacturing date and expiration date must match: The manufacturing date and expiration date stated on the packaging box and the medicine bottle must match and should not be expired medicine.
- Packaging must be intact, not tampered with or torn: The packaging must be in perfect condition, with a clear plastic seal over the top of the bottle (depending on the brand) or an anti-tamper holographic sticker to show that it has never been opened.
- Characteristics of the drug: Before mixing with saline, the drug will be a powder coating the bottom of the bottle. There is no water inside the bottle. If you see water already, you should suspect that it may be fake. After mixing with saline, the drug should dissolve into a clear liquid, without sediment or foreign matter.
- Price: Authentic Botox will cost quite a bit. If you find a promotion with an unbelievably low price, be careful because it may be a substandard fake.
