Xeomin
What is Xeomin and How Can it Help Improve My Skin?
Xeomin (incobotulinumtoxinA) is a prescription medication similar to Botox.
It’s injected into muscles to temporarily improve the appearance of moderate to severe frown lines, forehead lines, and crow’s feet.
Xeomin works by blocking nerve signals that cause muscle contractions. This reduces muscle activity, smoothing out wrinkles and lines. The effects are not permanent, typically lasting 3-4 months.
Here’s how Xeomin can improve your skin:
Who Makes a Good Candidate for Xeomin?
Ideal candidates for Xeomin are adults with moderate to severe frown lines, forehead lines, or crow’s feet. They should be in good overall health and have realistic expectations about the results. Xeomin is not a permanent solution, and the effects typically last 3-4 months.
Xeomin might not be suitable for everyone. Individuals with certain medical conditions, such as neuromuscular disorders or allergies to botulinum toxin, may not be good candidates. Consulting with a qualified healthcare professional is the best way to determine if Xeomin is right for you.
Here are some factors that make you a good candidate:
Xeomin Before and After
FAQs
It depends on several factors including: which area(s) you are trying to treat (11s, forehead, crow’s feet, etc), the strength of your facial muscles, and how deep your existing lines are. We recommend a complimentary consultation with our nurse injector to create a plan that is right for you.
Not really - it feels like a pinch! The needle is small, thin, and it goes by quickly to decrease the possibility of pain. No numbing agents are needed.
There’s virtually zero downtime with these treatments. Neurotoxins are often referred to as a “lunchtime procedure,” since most patients return directly to work or normal activity immediately. Some redness and swelling may occur at the injection sites, but it usually subsides within a few hours. Very rarely, patients may experience minor bruising.
Results last around 3-6 months, depending on the location of the treatment, your muscle activity and your body’s individual response.
While Botox and Xeomin are both injectables (specifically, botulinum toxin injections) used to treat and prevent wrinkles, their chemical compositions are slightly different which can make one more effective than the other at specific injection sites. We recommend talking to our nurse injector to understand which product is the best fit for you!
Neurotoxin injections are very common, low risk procedures. Headache, minor bruising or swelling at the injection site are the most common but still rare side effects. As with any treatment, there are always risks which your nurse injector will walk you through prior to treatment.
Please don’t wear any makeup to your appointment. Our injectors need to be able to see your fine lines and wrinkles clearly.
People who are pregnant or nursing are not eligible for neurotoxin treatment.