Chances are you’ve heard of Botox. The wrinkle-relaxing injectable is known for its ability to smooth over crow’s feet, forehead creases, and other facial lines and wrinkles. But did you know Botox is part of a whole class of injectable botulinum toxin treatments known as neuromodulators? While Botox gets a lot of attention, there is another neuromodulator offered by AMG Aesthetics in Tucson, AZ, that is also highly effective and may even work better than Botox for your needs: Xeomin.
DOes XEOMIN PRODUCE DIFFERENT OUTCOMES?
Like Botox, Xeomin relies on botulinum toxin A to quiet muscle activity so that the skin above it can relax and smooth out, easing the appearance of lines and wrinkles. Neuromodulators are effective anti-aging tools that offer results that last three to four months. But Xeomin is unique because it is composed purely of botulinum toxin, while Botox only contains botulinum toxin as well as proteins and additives.
WHY DOES THE CHEMICAL FORMULATION MATTER?
The additives in Botox raise the possibility of an allergic reaction in some patients and may cause others to build immunity to the injections over time, rendering the treatments less effective. The different chemical formulations in the three neuromodulators also mean the injections have subtly different outcomes.
HOW CAN I TELL WHICH NEUROMODULATOR IS FOR ME?
Fortunately, you don’t have to decide this on your own. If you’re interested in one specific neuromodulator, let us know and we can discuss whether or not it’s the best choice for you. But in most cases, we will evaluate your skin, talk with you about what you’re hoping to accomplish, and then make a recommendation to you. We may even suggest a combination of two different neuromodulators.
CAN I USE NEUROMODULATORS PROACTIVELY?
Absolutely! We offer “prejuvenation” treatments in which Botox or Xeomin injections are used to prevent certain types of wrinkles from forming.
WHAT ARE NEUROMODULATOR TREATMENTS LIKE?
Neuromodulator injections are nothing to worry about. We’ll start by numbing the surface of your skin with a cream. We’ll then use a tiny needle to perform a series of quick injections. The entire treatment can usually be performed in less than 30 minutes, and you’ll be able to get right back to your regular schedule afterward.
WILL THE INJECTIONS HURT?
Some patients feel a brief prick as the injections are performed, and others feel nothing at all. The entire process is brief and comfortable for patients.
HOW QUICKLY WILL I SEE IMPROVEMENT?
Most patients start to see an improvement within 48 hours, and the final results should fully develop within two weeks.
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN MY NEUROMODULATOR WEARS OFF?
Patients often schedule follow-up treatments to maintain their results once the first injections wear off.
AT WHAT AGE SHOULD I START RECEIVING BOTULINUM TOXIN INJECTIONS?
Most patients receive their first injections in their thirties when the first signs of aging begin to appear and become troublesome. But some individuals start treatment in their twenties as a way of warding off lines down the road.
WHO IS THIS RIGHT FOR?
YOUR PRIMARY CONCERNS INVOLVE FINE LINES AND WRINKLES
Neuromodulators have a single purpose, and that’s softening the creases and lines that develop as a result of the facial expressions we make over and over again every day. If you’re interested in lifting sagging skin or rebuilding volume in hollowing cheeks, other cosmetic treatments will best meet your needs. Neuromodulators do one thing, and that’s bust wrinkles.
YOUR LINES ARE THE RESULT OF REPEATED EXPRESSIONS
Neuromodulators are best for patients with dynamic lines, which are the fine lines that result from repetitive facial movements and expressions. Deeper set wrinkles that develop as the skin ages are best addressed with other treatments.
YOUR SKIN IS IN GOOD SHAPE
For us to inject botulinum toxin, your skin needs to be healthy and free of infection or inflammation. Regardless of which neuromodulator you are receiving, if your skin is irritated on the day of your appointment, we may ask you to reschedule.
YOU UNDERSTAND THE TREATMENT
The best patients understand the treatment and are realistic about what it is capable of achieving. Botulinum toxin injections won’t radically overhaul your appearance, but they can soften signs of aging and refresh and relax your face.
WHAT ADVANTAGES ARE ASSOCIATED WITH NEUROMODULATORS?
THEY KEEP YOU LOOKING YOUNGER
Botox and Xeomin all have one key advantage: They keep signs of aging at bay and help you look younger. Patients are often surprised at just how relaxed and refreshed they appear after receiving these injections.
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