Neurotoxins - Botox/Dysport/Xeomin

Neurotoxins such as Botox, Dysport, and Xeomin are injectable medications used to treat wrinkles, muscle spasms, and certain medical conditions. 

These neurotoxins work by blocking the signals from nerves to muscles, which temporarily paralyzes the muscles and reduces their ability to contract. This helps to smooth out wrinkles caused by repetitive muscle movements, such as frowning or squinting. 

Botox, Dysport, and Xeomin are all derived from the same bacteria, Clostridium botulinum, but they differ in their formulation and the proteins they contain. Botox and Dysport contain a protein called onabotulinumtoxinA, while Xeomin contains incobotulinumtoxinA, which is a purified form of the toxin.

These neurotoxins are typically injected into specific muscles using a fine needle, and the effects can last for several months before a repeat injection is needed. It is important to have these injections administered by a licensed and trained healthcare professional to ensure safe and effective treatment. In addition to cosmetic uses, these neurotoxins can also be used to treat medical conditions such as chronic migraines, muscle spasms, and excessive sweating.

What are Neurotoxins used for?

The most popular aesthetic treatment in the U.S is treatment with Neurotoxins. They are used in cosmetic procedures to smooth dynamic wrinkles, or those wrinkles that form as a result of facial movements like frowning, squinting, smiling, and other expressions we tend to make day after day. Areas most frequently treated are glabellar area or frown lines located between the eyes, crow's feet (lateral areas of the eyes), forehead wrinkles, radial lip lines (smoker's lines), and head and neck muscles. Neurotoxins are also FDA approved for therapeutic treatment of certain medical conditions such as stiff muscles, muscle spasms, excessive sweating, TMJ, cervical dystonia, and Migraines. The provider may also treat non-label areas depending on the suitability of the candidate and their personal aesthetic or therapeutic needs. Off-label uses for Neurotoxins include: reducing a gummy smile, reshaping the nose, contouring the jaw, reducing chin dimpling, weakening platysmal bands, lifting the brow, lip flip, improving skin texture and crepey skin, active acne, and an upside-down smile.