Botox® & Other Neuromodulators
What is Botox® & other neuromodulators?
Botox®, Desport® or Xeomin® are neuromodulators that are injected into facial muscles in order to improve the look of frown and wrinkle lines, producing a smoother complexion. Botox® was first approved by the FDA for reducing frown lines in 2002, ushering a new era of aesthetic medicine making neuromodulators the most chosen non-surgical treatment to reverse signs of aging. The injections are safe and require no downtime. Botox®, Desport® and Xeomin® are different brands that are all based on the same active ingredient.
Who should use Botox® or other neuromodulators?
Botox can be used on women and men ages 18-65.
When will I see results and how long do they last?
Within a few days you will see visible and marked improvements in your frown lines. Improvement continues for approximately 30 days and last up to 4 months.
Is treatment painful?
Discomfort is usually minimal and brief. If requested, the area can be numbed with a cold pack or anesthetic cream.
How does Botox® & other neuromodulators work?
Botox® & other neuromodulators work by temporarily blocking nerve impulses from travelling to injected muscles. This reduces muscle activity that causes moderate to severe lines to form between the brows and on the forehead. When you concentrate, squint, or frown, the muscles between your brows contract, causing your skin to furrow and fold. After years of frequent contraction, those wrinkles can linger even after the muscles are at rest.
Botox® & other neuromodulators can also be used for:
- muscle hypertrophy (enlargement) and spasms
- eleviating symtoms of teeth grinding and reducing the size of jaw muscles
- some forms of headaches
- hyperhidrosis, and excessive sweating of armpits and hands