Neurotoxins
Neurotoxin injections reduce the visibility of dynamic wrinkles and return a relaxed, youthful expression to your face. They successfully smooth wrinkles by relaxing the muscle responsible for the formation of the wrinkle.
Natural Result
Enhance your appearance while maintaining a natural look
Non-Surgical
Injected into the skin and muscles using a fine needle
Preventative Solution
Significantly reduce or even thwart wrinkle formation as a preventive measure
Little Downtime
There is no downtime or recovery period necessary
Botox®
Botox Cosmetic is FDA-approved and is very effective on severe frown lines, crow’s feet and forehead lines.
Xeomin®
A temporary solution to improve moderate to severe frown lines found between the eyebrows.
Results that Matter
Neurotoxins such as Botox and IncobotulinumtoxinA injections are designed to relax specific muscles in your face and limit their ability to contract.
What Is Neurotoxins?
Injectable neurotoxins are substances made from the toxin the bacterium Clostridium botulinum produces. This toxin interrupts signals your brain sends to your muscles, which is helpful in reducing wrinkles and fine lines.
How it works?
One of the reasons people develop wrinkles is because their skin starts to lose elasticity with age. Collagen and elastin keep skin firm, allowing it to bounce back into place when you smile or frown, but as collagen and elastin production diminishes, your skin is no longer as flexible. Every time you smile, frown, or make any other expression, it creases your skin, forming dynamic wrinkles.
Neurotoxins work by preventing the contraction of the muscles that create those expressions.
Benefits of Neurotoxins
Neurotoxins primarily target dynamic wrinkles, which appear when facial muscles are used underneath the skin and allow us to make expressions.
Brow furrow lines between the eyebrows
Bunny lines around the nasal area
Crow’s feet
Forehead lines
Frown lines
Strong lines between the mouth and chin
FAQ
How long does the treatment take?
Injecting neurotoxins requires no anesthetic and takes no longer than 15 minutes though treatment time can vary depending on the size and location of the affected area.
How many treatments do I need?
The effects of neurotoxins are not permanent. A treatment is required every 3-4 months although some patients have reported longer wait times after repeated treatments.
How long it takes to be seen after treatment? How long it lasts?
You may experience some minimal bruising and a slight headache after the treatment but both these after effects are mild and resolve quite quickly. You will notice the significant visible results anywhere from 5-14 days after your treatment and these will last for up to 12 weeks.
How to Prepare for Injectable Neurotoxins?
To prepare for your appointment, avoid alcohol for at least a week before the injections. Don’t get a chemical peel, facial, or sun tan in the days leading up to the appointment.
You won’t be able to exercise right after the injections, so if you want to get a workout in, do so before treatment.
What should I be aware of after treatment?
We recommend you avoid alcohol for at least a week after the injections. Don’t rub, massage, or scratch the treated areas so that you do not displace the neurotoxins. Avoid saunas, baths, and direct sunlight since heat can break down the toxins. It is also a good idea not to raise your heart rate too much as you recover. You can apply an ice pack to the treated areas if you prefer.
You also want to avoid smoking the days after the injections. Wait until the next day to exercise and wear makeup. The first night after the injections, try to sleep in a more upright position so that the neurotoxins can more easily settle in place. You also want to avoid any other kind of facial treatment for a couple of days after getting the treatment.