Wrinkle Treatments
Botox / Dysport / Xeomin
Neuromodulators such as Botox, Dysport and Xeomin are botulinum toxins used to temporarily relax muscles. They are used to treat wrinkles of the forehead, frown lines, crow’s feet, jawline slimming, gummy smile, brow lift, smoker’s lines, under eye rolls, platysma bands, downward smile, pebbled chin, bunny lines on nose and much more. Fine lines and wrinkles are diminished, resulting in a more youthful look.
Neuromodulators are for you if you want:
To prepare for your appointment, try to avoid blood thinners if possible, come makeup-free, avoid alcohol consumption 24 hours prior to your treatment and minimize aspirin, ibuprofen, tylenol.
A typical treatment takes about 30-45 minutes. During the procedure, you may feel a slight pinch, but the procedure is generally well-tolerated.
You can expect to see noticeable improvements within 3 to 5 days after the injection, with the full effect visible in about two weeks. The results typically last between 3 to 4 months, depending on individual factors such as metabolism and the area treated.
Each treatment is individualized to your specific goals and needs once a detailed assessment is completed. Dosage is determined by the strength of the muscle that needs relaxation. For example, for the crow’s feet area, your practitioner will inject 3 areas of the muscle that frames the side of the eye. For the frown lines area, your specialist will administer 5 injections into the muscles between your brows and in your forehead. For the forehead lines area, usually 5-10 injections into a muscle in your forehead are required.
Yes, bruising is a common side effect of Botox injections, though it is generally minor and temporary. The bruising lasts less than 5 days.