It is the question we hear most at a first consultation: which one is better? The honest answer is that neither is better on its own. Both are neuromodulators that relax the small muscles behind expression lines, and both work very well in the right hands. The difference is in how each one behaves once it is in the skin.
What actually differs
The soft-spread formula spreads a little wider from the injection point, which can help on a broad forehead. The classic formula stays a little more contained, which makes it easier to place precisely around the eyes and brows. The soft-spread formula often settles a day or two sooner. In both cases the full result shows at about two weeks.
- Onset: soft-spread in 2–3 days, classic in 3–5 days.
- Spread: the soft-spread formula is wider; the classic formula is more targeted.
- Longevity: both last three to four months for most people.
How we decide
We look at the muscle, not the label. At your consultation your nurse watches how you frown, raise your brows and smile, then maps where the lines come from. Strong, narrow frown lines usually suit the classic formula. A wide, active forehead often suits the soft-spread formula. If you have had a neuromodulator before, we ask how it felt and how long it lasted for you.
The goal is always the same: you should still look like yourself, just a little more rested.
What to expect on the day
The treatment itself takes about fifteen minutes. There is no downtime, but we ask you to stay upright for four hours and skip the gym until the next day. Your follow-up at two weeks is included, and that is when we check the result together and make any small adjustment.
Not sure where to start? Book a complimentary consultation and we will walk you through both formulas before anything is decided.
