Neurotoxin
What is neurotoxin?
You might know neurotoxins by their brand names- Botox, Dysport, Xeomin. While each brand is a little different, each type works to help smooth deep lines and wrinkles.
Neurotoxins work by preventing the muscle movement that causes wrinkles. The selected neurotoxin is injected into the target muscle by your trained provider. Effects are noticeable in 3-7 days and usually last around 3 months.
Neurotoxin treatments can also be preventative. Many patients elect to get neurotoxin injections when lines are very small or even nonexistent. Doing so can prevent the development of wrinkles or keep existing wrinkles from getting worse.
What are the common areas treated with neurotoxin?
Many different areas can be treated with neurotoxin. The most common areas are:
- Forehead
- “11s”
- Crows feet
- Bunny lines
- Chin
There are also many procedures that can be done with neurotoxins. Some of these include:
- Eyebrow lift
- “Lip flip”
- Hyperhidrosis (excessive underarm sweating)
What can I expect at my appointment?
Most people who have never gotten neurotoxin injections have questions about what to expect. First and foremost, when arriving at the office, you will have an in-depth consultation. You and your injector will discuss your personal aesthetics goals and develop a personalized treatment plan. We want you to be as comfortable as possible with your plan.
Prior to injection, your injector will mark injection sites on your skin with a surgical marker. This helps us to be exact with our injections to give you maximum benefit. Your skin will then be cleaned to avoid any infection.
The needles used for injection are very small. Most people describe the injections as a “pinch” or “sting”. In general, injections are usually very well tolerated. Depending on the amount of injections you receive your appointment should take about 10-30 minutes.
Do I have any restrictions after neurotoxin injections?
Neurotoxin injections are minimally invasive an you can resume most of your regular activities immediately after injection. There are some things to avoid:
- Avoid facial massage or manipulation for at least 2-3 hours after injection
- Do not lay down for at least 4 hours after injections to avoid the migration of product.
- Avoid strenuous exercise or heavy lifting for up to 24 hours post-injection
Full post care instructions will be given in detail on the day of your injections.
How much does neurotoxin cost?
The cost of neurotoxin varies based on the type, amount and area injected. General neurotoxin costs are:
- Dysport: $4 per unit
- Botox: $10 per unit
- Forehead: 40 units Dysport/ 16 units Botox
- Glabella (11’s): 50 units Dysport/ 20 units Botox
- Crow’s Feet: 60 units Dysport/ 24 units Botox
- Lip Flip
- Bunny Lines
- Brow Lift
- Chin
- DAOs
- Masseter
- Platysmal Bands
- Hyperhidrosis (Excessive Sweating)
- Migraines