Types of Neurotoxin Injections
Neurotoxins are prescription medicines that are injected into muscles to improve the look of moderate to severe facial lines in adults. There are different types of Neurotoxin injections so it’s important that a professional listens to your concerns and helps you make an informed decision on which will benefit you the most.
Dysport®, Xeomin®, Botox®
Are injectable medicines that relaxes muscles. Due to repeated movement or different muscle contractions, fine lines and wrinkles form on the face. Each neurotoxin can help soften lines and wrinkles.
Most patients see improvements in just a few days after their injections. Results will last for about three to four months.
How Does It Work?
The active ingredient in a neurotoxin is a muscle blocker that stops nerve muscle activity. It prevents the nerve from sending signals to muscles whenever someone talks, laughs, chews, or smiles. These injections help to relax the muscles reducing the fine lines and wrinkles.
How are the Injections Performed?
After a consultation the treatment areas are thoroughly cleansed. Next, the injections are administered in the desired treatment areas. After treatment, you can immediately return to your daily life. Strenuous exercise should be avoided for at least one full day.
Differences Between BOTOX®, Xeomin® & Dysport®?
Not many. They are all FDA approved to relax the muscles that cause the wrinkles. Although different companies produce them they are very similar to each other.
What Areas Can Be Treated?
Frown lines, crow’s feet, and forehead creases are commonly treated. Other areas that are treated with good success include, bunny lines (bridge of your nose), gummy smiles, and thick lines in the neck. We can provide a gentle and natural look or freeze your lines so you have no movement!
Neurotoxins can also be used in the lips commonly called a “lip flip” which can temporarily restore some fullness. Other ways neurotoxins are used are to smooth a bumpy chin, decrease excessive arm pit sweating, improve jaw pain and headaches.
What Can I Expect During My Appointment?
These injections take about 10-15 minutes, depending on the area treated. We use a very small needle to inject and no anesthesia is required.
What Can I Expect After?
After your appointment, you may have minimal bruising, however some clients do not experience any. Others have experienced mild redness or swelling, which should subside. You may notice improvements in fine lines and wrinkles within minutes, but the most improve in a few days. A mild headache is also normal.
Improvements will be noticeable in 3-5 days post injection. These improvements typically last approximately 3-4 months depending on the areas treated. Touch-up treatments can be scheduled to help you to maintain your results.
Who is Not a Candidate?
There are many instances when it isn’t safe to use neurotoxins including:
- If you’re allergic to botulinum toxin
- If you have an active infection
- If you’re experiencing muscle weakness
- If you have a seizure disorder
- If you have a history of bleeding problems
- If you have heart disease
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding
- If you’ve had recent surgery on your face or your eyes
Our professionals can determine whether you’re a good candidate neurotoxins.
Pricing
- The total cost of treatment depends on what areas we are treating and how many units you need.
- Manufacturer recommendations for the full upper face which includes the forehead, 11’s & crow’s feet is 50-80 units.
- You can expect to pay $400-$960, however depending on your areas of concern this could be less.
- At the consultation you can help decide which areas you want to treat and to what degree.
- Hyperhidrosis $1000
- Lip Flip $100
