What Is Xeomin?
Xeomin (incobotulinumtoxinA) is a prescription medication injected into the facial muscles, temporarily improving the appearance of moderate to severe frown lines between the eyebrows in adults 18 and older. Xeomin’s main ingredient is botulinum toxin type A, which is a purified protein derived from the bacterium Clostridium botulinum.
How Does Xeomin Work?
When you squint or frown, the muscles between your eyebrows contract, causing persistent frown lines over time, also known as glabellar lines.Xeomin’s active ingredient, botulinum toxin type A, acts to freeze the facial nerve endings to prevent muscle fibers from continuously contracting and developing new frown lines or worsening current facial lines. By reducing these contractions, Xeomin temporarily smooths the lines between your eyebrows, giving you a younger and more youthful appearance.
When Will I See Results From Xeomin?
The effects of Xeomin may become visible relatively soon after your treatment. Visible signs of smoother skin may begin to be seen in as early as 3 to 4 days post-injection with the maximum effect appearing in 30 days. This slow effect process allows your skin to gradually become smoother, avoiding the appearance of having had a recent facial injection treatment. Most Xeomin patients experience results that last up to 3 months, with individual results varying.
How has Xeomin been Proven to be Effective?
Xeomin has undergone rigorous testing to prove its effectiveness including two clinical trials involving 500+ healthy adult patients. The success of these trials led to Xeomin receiving FDA approval for glabellar lines in 2011.
What Can I Expect During Treatment?
Xeomin is a quick and painless way to reduce the appearance of frown lines. This injectable treatment usually takes about 20 minutes and involves multiple injections into the forehead muscles that cause frown lines to form. While anesthesia is not needed to receive Xeomin injections, our providers may use a topical anesthetic or cold pack to minimize any potential discomfort.
What Are the Most Common Side Effects of Xeomin?
Common side effects of Xeomin include headaches, redness, and swelling at the injection site. In rare cases, loss of strength or muscle weakness, blurred vision, or drooping eyelids may occur. Please consult with our providers about the potential side effects of Xeomin.
Will I Look Overdone or Plastic-Looking?
The fear of appearing plastic or overdone is common. We at St. Louis Skin Solutions understand our patients are looking for natural-looking results when it comes to facial injections and dermal fillers, which is why we chose to use only industry-leading injections and fillers available on the market today. Through detailed discussions with our providers, we will recommend the best treatment option that is right for you.
What Makes Xeomin Different From Botox?
Xeomin sets itself apart from Botox and other neuromodulators because it is “naked.” In other words, it consists of only one ingredient, botulinum toxin type A. Xeomin is free of the additives and extra proteins found in other products. This purity minimizes the potential for allergic reactions and other complications. Many users feel that Xeomin’s purity helps it work faster and more effectively.
What Should I Tell My Doctor Before Treatment?
Before receiving an Xeomin, you and our providers will discuss potential risk factors and side effects of Xeomin. During your consultation, please inform our providers about any medical conditions including allergies to any botulinum toxin products and any side effects from previous botulinum toxin treatments you may have experienced with other providers.
We also ask that patients share with our providers about various conditions including muscle and nerve diseases, breathing problems, swallowing issues, bleeding problems, drooping eyelids, plans for surgery, past facial surgeries, if you are pregnant, and if you are breastfeeding. This information will assist us in determining whether Xeomin is the right treatment product for you.
How Do I Know if Xeomin is Right for Me? Should I Tell My Doctor Before Treatment?
If you're an adult with moderate to severe glabellar lines, Xeomin may be a suitable treatment option for you. As always, please consult with our providers to learn more about the potential benefits and risk factors associated with Xeomin.
Please avoid Xeomin if you're allergic to botulinum toxin or its ingredients. If you have had an allergic reaction to any other botulinum toxin products in the past or are currently experiencing a skin infection at the injection site, Xeomin may not be the right glabellar lines treatment option for you.
If you are interested in learning more about Xeomin, please contact our office today to set up a consultation with one of our experienced providers.
When Can I Expect to See Results?
The effects of Xeomin may become visible relatively soon after your treatment. Visible signs of smoother skin may begin to be seen in as early as 3 to 4 days post-injection with the maximum effect appearing in 30 days. This slow effect process allows your skin to gradually become smoother, avoiding the appearance of having had a recent facial injection treatment. Most Xeomin patients experience results that last up to 3 months, with individual results varying.