What is Xeomin?
XEOMIN is a prescription medicine injected into muscles and used to improve the look of moderate to severe frown lines between the eyebrows (glabellar lines) in adults for a short period (temporary). It is not known if XEOMIN is safe and effective in children under 18 years of age. Please see additional Important Safety Information below and Full Prescribing Information and Medication Guide at XeominAesthetic.com.
Is Xeomin a Type of Filler?
Like Botox and Dysport, Xeomin is the brand name of a botulinum toxin type A, which is approved to treat wrinkles like the "11" lines between the brows and frown lines. Botox and Xeomin work by the same mechanism, blocking the signals from nerves to muscles, causing the muscles to relax and wrinkles to smooth out
Benefits of Xeomin
There are numerous benefits that Xeomin injections have, including:
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Smoothes the appearance of wrinkles in between the eyebrows, around the eyes, on the forehead, or around the mouth
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Blocks the signal from the nerve to muscles, causing the muscle to relax and preventing further wrinkling
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Short treatment time, fast recovery time, and noticeable results within two weeks
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Less likely to cause allergic reactions due to the absence of added fillers
Xeomin vs. Botox vs. Dysport
Xeomin, Botox, and Dysport work similarly to reduce lines and wrinkles by preventing muscle contraction. "All currently available 'neuromodulators' are botulinum toxin A. They all attach to the same receptor in the same muscle to soften wrinkles," says Goldberg. "Having said that, although they share the same mechanism of action, they are different and not interchangeable."
The "primary difference between the products is that Botox has an accompanying, inactive protein, while Xeomin does not have additives," Rowe says. Xeomin is a purified form of the neurotoxin. It's manufactured to remove accessory proteins from the active ingredient.3 "Foreign accessory proteins are not necessary to the function of the drug," he adds. So, with Xeomin, you get the same results as Botox without injecting yourself with unnecessary proteins.
Rejuvenate Your Skin with Xeomin
Are you tired of frown lines between your eyebrows? Xeomin is here to help! This prescription medication is a quick and effective treatment that can temporarily improve the appearance of moderate to severe frown lines. Get started with Xeomin today and achieve a more youthful and refreshed look!
How to Prepare For a Xeomin Treatment
The most important thing to do when you've decided to take the injectable plunge is to do thorough research on the provider you want to see for the procedure. Goldberg recommends asking questions about what products they use and why, how many years they have been injecting, and if they have ever taught injecting techniques; teaching others leads to better injection techniques, he says.
If you're comfortable with your provider's qualifications, the chances of a botched job should be very slim. "Xeomin is a technique-sensitive treatment," Rowe says. "You should not lose the ability to show expression when you are treated by someone who is licensed, trained, and a medical expert in facial anatomy. It's important to talk to your provider about the results you want from treatment."
Schedule your treatment appointment at least two weeks before any special occasion on your calendar to ensure that any lingering aftercare or side effects don't appear at your event.
What to Expect During a Xeomin Treatment
The actual Xeomin injection process can take less than ten minutes. Your provider will numb the area beforehand, although you may feel a slight pinch from the needle itself. Again, the number of injections will vary depending upon the size of the area; for treatment of the dreaded "11" forehead lines, expect four to five different pokes. "Less is always better than more," says Goldberg. "Go to a provider who will give you a few more injections after the first injection—better not to inject too much the first time." You should be able to go on about your day as you normally would normal after your treatment.
