WHAT IS XEOMIN?

Different areas of the face require varying levels of XEOMIN® to achieve the desired smoothness. For example, treatment for a dimpled chin, brow lift, or gummy smile typically requires 2-6 doses of XEOMIN®, while treatment for crow's feet may require 16-24 doses. An accurate assessment of the needed units based on your specific treatment goals can be determined during your personal consultation. The investment for this procedure depends on he treatment that is being done and will be discussed at the consultation. 

You may begin to see visible smoothing as early as 3-4 days after injection. The median first onset of effect was less than a week. The maximum effect occurred at 30 days. The typical duration of effect was up to 3 months in clinical trials but may last significantly longer or shorter in individual patients.

When you make a frowning or squinting expression, the muscles between your eyebrows tighten, causing the skin to wrinkle and fold. As you age, your skin loses elasticity and these contractions can lead to permanent frown lines. Xeomin® contains botulinum toxin type A which targets the nerve endings in the muscles to prevent them from contracting. By reducing these contractions, Xeomin® can temporarily diminish the appearance of wrinkles between your eyebrows.

Before beginning treatment with Xeomin®, it is important to inform your doctor about any medical conditions you have, such as a disease that affects your muscles and nerves, allergies to any other botulinum toxin product, or any side effects you have experienced from botulinum toxin in the past. Additionally, share your complete medical history and all the medications you are currently taking, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. It is particularly important to inform your doctor if you have received any other botulinum toxin product in the last four months or in the past. Be sure to provide your doctor with the details of which product(s) you received and when you received them.

During treatment, which usually takes about 10-20 minutes, your doctor will inject Xeomin® into the muscles in your forehead that cause frown lines between your eyebrows. No anesthesia is required; however, your physician may use a topical anesthetic or cold pack to reduce any discomfort.

Xeomin® may cause serious side effects, including allergic reactions. Symptoms of an allergic reaction to Xeomin® may include itching, rash, redness, swelling, wheezing, asthma symptoms, or dizziness or feeling faint. If you experience wheezing, asthma symptoms, or become dizzy or faint, seek medical help immediately. In clinical trials, headache was the most common side effect when Xeomin® was used to treat frown lines between the eyebrows. Additionally, Xeomin® may cause muscle weakness, blurred vision, or drooping eyelids within hours to weeks of treatment. It is important to avoid driving, operating machinery, or engaging in other dangerous activities if you experience any of these side effects. If you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not subside, inform your doctor immediately. This is not a comprehensive list of all the possible side effects of Xeomin®. For more information, please consult your doctor.

Certainly! Although this procedure is already very well-tolerated, we also offer ProNox (also known as laughing gas) to those who desire enhanced comfort. If you're concerned about the effects of ProNox on your ability to drive, you need not worry as the gas only affects you for 10 minutes!