Neuromodulators
Part of the aging process results from the creases formed from repetitive muscle movements: frowning, smiling, squinting, speaking, ‘tech neck’ etc. Injectable treatments, including Xeomin, Dysport and Botox Cosmetics are composed of specialized neurotoxins that are injected into skin and muscle causing them to “relax”. These treatments reduce lines and wrinkles resulting in a younger, fresher you!
“Fresh NEVER Frozen” is our goal!! Injection points are chosen after our one on one consultation with you, relying on our extensive knowledge of anatomy and the muscles of expression.
When injection treatments are started at an earlier age, they work to prevent the lines from forming. This is ideal as some lines can grow to be stubborn and hard to treat.
We also incorporate “Baby botox” or “skin tox” into your treatment plan. By placing small amounts of product in the appropriate layer of your skin, we can help with your skin texture, skin crepe, pore size, sweating and other benefits.
Overview
Neuromodulators a non-invasive treatment used to treat wrinkles, frown lines, and crow’s feet to relax and gradually smooth out the appearance of the overlying skin.
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Crows feet or wrinkles surrounding the eye, masseter muscle to slim the jaw, forehead to eliminate/reduce appearance of forehead wrinkles, “11s,” the lines in the middle of your eyebrows, platysmal bands or the bands in the neck that get more prominent with age, “bunny lines” or the small lines on the nose if you wrinkle your nose, the chin, around the eyebrow region to create a brow lift, around the lip to create a lip flip.
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The amount of treatments needed can differ from person to person depending upon your desired outcome, the area of concern to be treated, the strength of the muscles in the area, and whether the treatment is for prevention or to treat existing fine lines and wrinkles and their severity.
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For most patients, some softening of lines can be seen within 2-4 days, with maximum benefit at 2 weeks. It is a good idea to re-evaluate at 2 weeks to see if there is a need for additional units.
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Typical treatment lasts 3-4 months
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It is suitable for many different candidates. Not recommended for those who are pregnant, nursing, or certain neurological conditions which would be addressed during your consultation with the provider.
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Depending on the areas for that are to be treated, a series of dermal fillers could be combined on the same day. Upon further consultation, proper procedures and recommendations will be discussed to ensure appropriate results are achieved.
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Sometimes, after botox, you’ll notice swelling or mild bruising at the injection site. Ideally, we would recommend that patients not to apply make up for at least 4 hours after their treatment. However, if the patient desires, we recommend waiting at least 30 min to allow the small injection site to close and after which they can apply makeup to cover any potential bruising. It should be known to the patient that they should apply makeup gently as they shouldn’t be rubbing the skin for a few hours following treatment. Too much rubbing of the area immediately following the injections can spread the neurotoxin to undesired areas like the eye muscles and cause a temporary eyelid drop.
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Following treatments, there can be some pin point redness, swelling, and/or bruising at the injection site(s). Ice, applied in 10-15 minute increments per hour will help with pain and swelling.
Use of medical grade skin care products will extend the length of your treatment results and keep your skin glowing! Ask us what we recommend!
