Neurotoxins (Xeomin)
As we age, we naturally develop fine lines and wrinkles on the face. These fine lines can develop in one of two ways: either due to volume loss in the face or sun damage, which are wrinkles known as “static wrinkles,” or as a result of repeated muscle contractions, known as “dynamic wrinkles.” Dynamic wrinkles occur around the eyes in the form of “crow’s feet,” which can develop after repeated scrunching of the eyes when we smile, around the mouth, known as “smile lines,” and in the glabellar area, known as frown lines that form creases on the forehead and between the eyes. All of these dynamic wrinkles are completely natural but can still betray signs of aging and many people find they wish to be rid of these dynamic fine lines. Luckily, there are non-invasive treatment options, such as botulinum toxin A injections, that do not involve a visit to the plastic surgeon. But many patients ask, which treatment option – Xeomin®, Dysport® or Botox® – is right for me?
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Xeomin® (incobotulinumtoxinA), is made by Merz Pharmaceuticals. Similar to Botox®, Xeomin® has FDA approval for the treatment of facial wrinkles. It is one of the purest and least cross linked neurotoxins which will not cause the body to produce antibodies so the body does not grow resistant to the treatment over time. It also takes faster to see results w/ Xeomin but full effect is usually seen in 2 weeks.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Am I a candidate for Xeomin treatments?
The best candidates for cosmetic Xeomin treatments are usually men and women
bothered by facial lines and wrinkles – particularly those along the forehead and
between the eyes. You should not get injections if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or
if you suffer from any type of neurological disease.
What should I expect when getting Xeomin?
Xeomin injections are in-office procedures performed in just a few minutes. In fact, you
can schedule an injection for your lunch hour or on your way home from work. Injections
use a very fine needle, which is inserted into the facial muscles. There is very little
discomfort during the injection, and anesthesia is not necessary.
Are there any special instructions I will need to follow after getting
Xeomin?
There is a minimal recovery period of approximately 48 hours after getting Xeomin.
During this time, you may experience bruising or headaches. Avoid rubbing your face in
areas treated with Xeomin, and do not lie down for the first few hours after the
injections. Keep in mind that results from Xeomin – though significant – usually begin to
fade within 4 to 6 months. You’ll need to return for retreatment periodically.
