Everything You Need to Know About Xeomin®

If recent skincare trends have taught us anything, it’s that smoother, younger-looking skin is a never-ending quest. While keeping a consistent skincare routine can certainly help, many other factors can interfere with your aesthetic goals.

For those with forehead or frown lines, smile lines, or wrinkles, for instance, you can see more noticeable results through simple Xeomin injections. Offered by Pura Vida Medspa in Fleming Island, FL, Xeomin has become a popular method of relaxing the facial muscles to soften these lines. As a result, users look brighter and more relaxed.

What is Xeomin?

Xeomin is a prescription injectable used to soften dynamic wrinkles, meaning the lines that appear when your face moves. It treats creases in the forehead, around the eyes, and in between the eyebrows. Like BOTOX, it is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and is safe for use in most adults, and it is one of the wrinkle relaxers patients across Jacksonville, FL ask us about most often.

The active ingredient is incobotulinumtoxinA, a form of botulinum toxin type A that is found in BOTOX as well. Once injected, it blocks the nerve signals behind muscle activity, temporarily reducing the targeted muscles’ ability to contract. With that movement quieted, the skin above stops folding and the lines it created gradually soften. The same ingredient treats medical conditions involving muscle stiffness and spasms, while aesthetic providers use it to smooth facial lines for a limited period.

Xeomin vs BOTOX - What’s the Difference?

Patients ask about this constantly, and the answer comes down to formulation. Xeomin is a “naked” or pure-form neurotoxin, meaning that it contains only a single active ingredient (botulinum toxin type A). BOTOX carries protective proteins around that active molecule and must be refrigerated.

That difference has a practical consequence. With no accompanying proteins for the immune system to respond to, patients have a lower chance of developing resistance (antibodies) that can limit how well the injectable works over years of treatment.

Facial movements such as frowning or squinting make your muscles contract, causing the skin to fold. As you age, the skin loses some elasticity, which means those frown lines become more persistent and long-lasting.

We offer Xeomin as a cosmetic wrinkle relaxing treatment for deep frown lines, crow’s feet, laugh lines, and similar concerns. A consultation with one of our friendly and experienced injectors will help determine the best course of treatment to meet your aesthetic goals. Read on to learn more about what to expect from your consultation and Xeomin injection below.

What to Expect with a Xeomin Injection

An appointment to receive a Xeomin injection takes less than 30 minutes and is performed in a private treatment room after your consultation. Most patients describe the discomfort as brief and mild, closer to a pinch than a pain, so you do not need local anesthesia unless it is requested.

Following your injection of Xeomin, you can generally return to your day as usual, but more intense activities such as running or working out should be avoided until the next day. Some possible side effects include redness, bruising, and swelling. These are common, short-lived, and can be concealed with makeup products. If you experience any concerning symptoms that do not go away after time, such as headaches, neck pain, or muscle weakness, please reach out to our office as soon as possible.

While the final results may vary, you will generally notice the improvements in your face about 3 – 4 days after the initial injection. Once Xeomin takes effect, you will see the difference for up to 3 months afterward. From there, we can help you schedule touch-ups and follow-up appointments as needed.

How to Know if Xeomin is Right For You

Patients with dynamic facial wrinkles such as crow’s feet, worry lines, and deep lines across the forehead should consider Xeomin as an injectable option. Discuss the possibility of using Xeomin with our skilled staff. As experts in facial anatomy, we know how to treat moderate to severe wrinkles and frown lines, so the result is both attractive and natural-looking. We can also address your questions and concerns about Xeomin and other neurotoxin treatments such as BOTOX, along with weighing the benefits and risks. If the lines you want softened sit still when your face does, the cause is more likely lost volume than muscle movement, and your provider will point you toward dermal fillers rather than a relaxer.

During your consultation, we will examine your medical history to ensure that Xeomin is safe and effective for you. Please disclose any allergies, current prescription medications, vitamins, and supplements to your injector. If you have received a botulinum toxin product in the last several months, or if you have a medical condition that affects the nerves and muscles, you may not be a candidate at this time. Pregnant or nursing mothers may also need to find an alternative treatment option to Xeomin.

Set Up Your Xeomin Consultation

You may have developed a strict skincare regimen by following advice from experts using top beauty products. When it comes to anti-aging, however, our professionals know that prevention is the best way to achieve a wrinkle-free future.

Whether you are looking for spa services, massages, or injectables, our team has you covered. Patients across Fleming Island and the greater Jacksonville area can turn to our experts to learn more information about Xeomin and other effective skincare treatments to combat the signs of aging. Our facility offers holistic care to heal and relax both the body and mind, so reach out to our friendly office overlooking the Eagle Harbor pond today.