Xeomin®

What is Xeomin®?

Over time, deep wrinkles can develop on the forehead or between the brows from repeated frowning or squinting. These lines can visibly age a person, yet often times are not enough to warrant a facelift or brow lift. Xeomin® is an alternative to surgery that helps erase lines and give the face a younger appearance. Xeomin® is a neuromodulator injectable similar to Botox®. The botulinum toxin type a formula is injected into your desired injection site where the botulinum toxin product temporarily blocks the release of chemicals that tell the facial muscles to contract, leading to fewer lines and wrinkles.

Benefits of Xeomin®

Xeomin is an effective treatment for those who want a more youthful, rejuvenated appearance.

Those who choose Xeomin® can enjoy the following benefits:

•         Improve moderate to severe frown lines between the brows
•         Quick, nonsurgical treatment process
•         See improvements in just 3-4 days

Who is a Good Candidate for Xeomin®?

Xeomin® is an effective treatment for those who experience some of the first signs of aging like fine lines and wrinkles in the upper face. Botulinum toxins can treat dynamic wrinkles that are worsened by facial expressions like laughing, smiling, or frowning. Xeomin can also benefit patients with muscle weakness, neck pain, or movement disorders. You should not have a Xeomin® injection if you are allergic to any of its ingredients or have had allergic reactions to similar neuromodulators.

What Can Xeomin Treat?

Moderate to Severe Upper Facial Lines

Xeomin contains incobotulinumtoxinA as its active ingredient. It blocks nerve signals to temporarily relax muscles and improve severe upper facial lines. Although both Botox Cosmetic and Xeomin are neuromodulators, their units are not interchangeable with other botulinum toxin products.

Before treatment, discuss your treatment history, medications, including cold medicine, and medical conditions with your provider. Treatment should be postponed if you have a skin infection at the planned injection site. Temporary side effects may include swelling, injection site bruising, and drooping eyelids.

Rarely, botulinum toxin effects may spread and cause severe problems, including trouble breathing. Seek immediate medical help if this occurs. Xeomin also treats certain medical concerns, including cervical dystonia, but unlike Botox, it is not approved for overactive bladder.

Frown Lines

Xeomin is FDA-approved to temporarily improve moderate to severe glabellar lines and glabellar frown lines in adults. Patients often ask how Xeomin work can help reduce wrinkles between the eyebrows. Results gradually develop as Xeomin passes through its onset period.

Crow’s Feet Lines

Crow’s feet develop from repeated smiling and squinting. Xeomin may be used off-label in this area following an evaluation. Tell your provider about previous reactions to Xeomin or other botulinum toxin treatments.

Forehead Lines

Horizontal forehead lines form from repeated facial movement. Xeomin may be used off-label to soften these wrinkles and create a smoother appearance.

How is Xeomin® Treatment Performed?

During your consultation, Dr. Papel, Dr. Kontis, Dr. Quan, and Dr. Gengler will determine the best area(s) to inject Xeomin® into, and carefully calculate the amount needed. On the day of your appointment, the appropriate vials will be prepared. After carefully cleansing your skin, Xeomin® will then be carefully injected into several points in the upper face using a very fine syringe. You may experience slight injection site pain during the treatment. Only wrinkle-causing muscles will be targeted during this process to protect natural facial expressions. The injection process will take no more than 15 minutes to complete. The newest member of our team, Dr. Isabelle Gengler, completed her Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery fellowship at Johns Hopkins and incorporates wellness, longevity, and regenerative medicine into her aesthetic practice. Trained, accredited, and experienced in both the U.S. and France, she was also the first French otolaryngologist to earn European Board Certification.

Results of Xeomin®

Those who choose Xeomin® can enjoy a younger appearance without the need for surgery. The results of Xeomin® begin to show in about 3-4 days, with the maximum effects showing in less than a month. Xeomin® is a very safe, effective treatment that provides results for up to six months. After this time, patients can choose to have a touch-up session if they would like to maintain their youthful-looking skin.

Your Xeomin® Consultation in Baltimore, MD

During your consultation, we will be glad to answer all of your questions, including those pertaining to specific techniques that might affect your cost. We will also help you determine the best method of payment based on your needs and budget. Papel, Dr. Kontis, Dr. Quan, and Dr. Gengler today to schedule your Xeomin® consultation. We proudly serve patients from Baltimore, Washington, D.C., Annapolis and the surrounding areas of Maryland.