XEOMIN®
Xeomin in Gainesville, Texas
At Vitality Women’s Healthcare, Gainesville, Texas, we strive to give our patients a variety of options when it comes to our aesthetic treatments! Xeomin is an injectable treatment used to smooth facial lines by relaxing muscle contractions that form wrinkles. Years of facial expression inevitably causes wrinkles, but we are able to prevent and manage this with products like Botox and Xeomin, allowing us to freely enjoy life’s precious moments.
What is Xeomin?
Xeomin made is made of botulinum toxin type A, like it’s better known cousin, Botox cosmetic. These injections work in the same way, however, the difference is the dilution! Which treatment may be best for you depends on your areas of concern, however, they are all capable of treating the whole face. Receiving Xeomin is an FDA-approved injection used to smooth the appearance of existing facial wrinkles and prevents new ones from forming.
Crow’s feet and forehead lines, and frown lines are issues that are popularly addressed with Xeomin.
How does Xeomin work?
The solution is injected directly into the wrinkle areas, relaxing the muscle contractions that create folds in the skin. Because the muscle is temporarily paralyzed, existing wrinkles smooth out and new wrinkles and new wrinkles are prevented from forming. Xeomin cosmetic injections are administered as a clear solution, and are quick and painless. When full effect has taken place, you will notice a significant reduction in the appearance of wrinkles, looking younger and smoother. This can also be used to lift the brows.
Combining Xeomin with other skin care treatments such as dermal fillers is common, and can give you further improvement towards your aesthetic goals.
Is it safe?
Yes! Injections at Vitality Women’s Healthcare, Gainesville, Texas, are FDA-approved, and is used by many plastic surgeons and injectors around the world to prevent and treat facial lines and wrinkles in patients of all skin types. It is safe to use with other aesthetic treatments such as dermal fillers.
What are the benefits of Xeomin?
Treatment is quick, effective, and painless, making it popular for anti-aging purposes. The results are widely loved by patients and doctors for reducing fine lines and wrinkles. It’s perfect for those who don’t need the intervention of invasive procedures, but would like to maintain a youthful appearance. There is also no need for downtime and recovery.
It takes a single treatment of injections to see optimal improvement.
How long will results last?
Results typically last 3-4 months after a single treatment. You can expect some improvements just days after treatment, with full effects showing after a week.
What can you treat with Xeomin?
Xeomin, like other botulinum toxin products, is an ideal solution here at Vitality Women’s Healthcare, Gainesville, Texas, addressing the following concerns for an overall youthful appearance:
- Facial Lines
- Facial Wrinkles
- Vertical Frown Lines
- Lip Lines
- Crows Feet lines
- Facial Creases
- Glabellar Lines
- Eyelid Drooping
- Expression Lines
- Gummy Smile
Am I a good candidate?
If you wish to prevent new wrinkles or smooth out the appearance of existing wrinkles, you are a good candidate! It is suitable for all skin types and an ideal treatment for those who don’t have the time for more invasive treatments. Depending your desired results and treatment areas, your treatment provider will help determine whether Xeomin or Botox is the right for you.
Side effects
Some common side effects such as tenderness and swelling may occur after Xeomin treatments. Adverse reactions are rare, and any redness, swelling, bruising, itching, tenderness, and headache should subside within 24 hours and it is advised to refrain from exercise directly after. You may continue to resume normal activities after this period of time.
Notify your injector of your medical history or use of prescription medicine such as blood thinners prior to treatment to minimize any change of adverse effects. Those who have had a previous allergic reaction to another form of botulinum toxin or botulinum treatments are not suited for this treatment.
Book a consultation
Book a consultation at Vitality Women’s Healthcare to determine if you can benefit from this cosmetic procedure.