BOTOX® Cosmetic and XEOMIN® (Injectable Neuromodulators) in Shreveport

As you age, you may start to notice laugh lines, smile lines, and frown lines forming on your face. These are known as dynamic wrinkles because they form when you make facial expressions, and they can make you look older than you feel.

Fortunately, these types of lines and wrinkles can be treated with BOTOX® Cosmetic or XEOMIN® injections.

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What Is BOTOX® Cosmetic?

BOTOX® Cosmetic and XEOMIN® are injectable neuromodulators used to reduce and prevent dynamic facial wrinkles. They work by preventing involuntary muscle movements that cause wrinkles to form and deepen in the overlying skin. This gives your skin the opportunity to heal and become smooth without the constant motion of your facial muscles.

What Is BOTOX® Made of?

These injectables are made by refining botulinum toxin and transforming it into safe and effective cosmetic treatment formulas.

What Can XEOMIN® or BOTOX® Do?

Reduce Frown and Forehead Lines

Neuromodulators can prevent or treat lines and wrinkles on your forehead and between your eyebrows. These locations are often where early wrinkles develop.

Reduced Frown and Forehead Lines
Smooth Crow's Feet

Smooth Crow's Feet

Small wrinkles tend to form on the outside corners of your eyes. These treatments can smooth these wrinkles and keep you looking youthful.

Eliminate Muscle Banding in Your Neck

Neuromodulators can smooth out bands of tense tendons in your neck. This muscle banding tends to occur with age but can be treated with botulinum toxin formulas.

Eliminate Muscle Banding in Your Neck

How Is BOTOX® Cosmetic Treatment Done?

  • Consultation

    The first step of your BOTOX® Cosmetic treatment is a consultation with one of our physician assistants. They will help you determine how many units of BOTOX® or XEOMIN® you require to address your cosmetic concerns.

  • Neuromodulator Injections

    Your physician assistant will use a light topical anesthetic to numb the injection sites prior to treatment. Then, they will inject the neuromodulator into the targeted areas. This process is fast and usually painless.

What to Expect After XEOMIN® and BOTOX® Injections

Recovery

Recovery Time

Is Downtime Needed After BOTOX® Cosmetic Injections?

Most patients can resume all normal activities immediately after their injections. You should avoid rubbing or massaging your injection sites for two to three days to limit the chances of the product migrating.

Also avoid certain topical treatments around your injection sites for at least a week. This includes chemical peel treatments.

Cost

Results Appear

How Long Does it Take for BOTOX® to Work?

BOTOX® results will not be immediate. Most people see results in five to eight days.

People often achieve an 80 to 90 percent reduction in their muscle movement.

Pain

Duration of Results

How Long Does BOTOX® Last?

For most patients, the initial results of BOTOX® Cosmetic and XEOMIN® last three to four months. With our specialized return-of-motion metric recommendation, results can last seven to nine months after follow-up injections.

Patients should undergo follow-up injections when they see a 50 percent return of motion in the targeted muscles. Studies show that using this benchmark to determine your follow-up treatments allows BOTOX® results to subsequently last seven to nine months.

Pain Discomfort

Pain or Discomfort

Like any injection, there will likely be some discomfort after a neuromodulator treatment. Most people feel a slight stinging or pressure sensation upon injection. The use of a topical anesthetic will minimize discomfort, especially around the eyes.

Applying ice to the area is also helpful if there is swelling or itching after the injections. Most people don't feel the need for anything more to address these side effects of BOTOX®.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Neuromodulators

  • How much is BOTOX® Cosmetic?

    The cost of BOTOX® and XEOMIN® injections will vary depending on the number of wrinkles you want treated. The price of BOTOX® Cosmetic can also vary based on how many units of BOTOX® are needed.

    Our physician assistant will determine how much product is needed to achieve the results you desire. Once that is decided, our patient coordinator will provide you with a BOTOX® cost quote.

  • Who is a candidate for injectable neuromodulator treatment?

    Anyone unhappy with the development of dynamic wrinkles on their face or neck is a potential candidate for these injectable treatments. Ideal candidates will be in good health and have no medications or medical conditions that could cause complications.

  • What does BOTOX® do?

    When injected into the facial muscles, BOTOX® and XEOMIN® stop the muscle movements that cause dynamic wrinkles to form. These injectable neuromodulators can reduce existing wrinkles and also prevent new wrinkles from forming in the first place.

    The elasticity of the skin above the muscle will also affect how well this treatment reduces wrinkles.

  • How should I prepare for my treatment?

    When preparing to receive BOTOX® Cosmetic injections, it is important to avoid any medication that thins the blood for at least a week. These include aspirin and NSAIDs (MOTRIN®, Aleve®, etc.). These medications increase your risk of bruising after treatment.

    Some patients choose to take zinc supplements (100 mg a day) for four days before treatment to prolong the results of their treatment.

  • Can XEOMIN® and BOTOX® Cosmetic be combined with other procedures?

    Yes. Patients can choose to combine neuromodulators with other cosmetic treatments like injectable dermal fillers or a HydraFacial®.

  • Is BOTOX® safe?

    BOTOX® is FDA approved and safe for most patients. However, all treatments come with some risks and possible side effects.

    Rare but potential BOTOX® side effects include:

    • Bruising
    • Redness or numbness at the injection site
    • Headache
    • Muscle weakness that limits facial movement
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