Xeomin

Woman receiving Xeomin injection

Similar to Botox, Xeomin® is a natural protein that works to relax muscles in the face, in order to reduce lines and wrinkles that develop naturally over time. This procedure has immediate short-term and preventative long-term benefits. Within a few days of treatment, the affected area will gain a smooth appearance and continued treatment will result in preventing the further development of wrinkles.

Xeomin® is primarily used to treat the “frown lines” that develop around the eyes and between the eyebrows. These frown lines develop and become pronounced overtime because of the repetitious motions that result from making facial expressions. These repeated motions result in a natural contraction of facial muscles which gain definition overtime.

This treatment works by suppressing the release of chemicals that cause muscles to contract, which has the immediate effect of softening existing frown lines. Additionally, by preventing the facial muscles from contracting further, this treatment reduces the overall pronunciation and development of frown lines overtime. While exact results will vary per patient, in general, the effects of Xeomin® should be noticeable within one week. The immediate effects of smoothing should last approximately three to six months.

Xeomin® is also an approved medical treatment for Cervical Dystonia. This condition arises when abnormal nerve signals instruct muscles in the head and neck to contract unnecessarily. These contractions result in many undesired side-effects including: abnormal head positions, uncomfortable movement, and pain. Xeomin® can be used to block these signals, preventing the targeted muscles from contracting, which can result in more relaxed movements and a reduction in pain.