Profile Aesthetics // Ashley Lundy

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Botox®

Forehead lines, crow’s feet, and stubborn wrinkles are natural, but that doesn’t mean you have to live with them. Botox® works by weakening the facial muscles that control wrinkle-causing expressions, dramatically smoothing the affected area over time.

Allergan

About Botox

As the first product of its kind to go to market, Botox® is the most well-known cosmetic treatment for reducing the appearance of facial wrinkles. The most common areas include the forehead, between the eyes (known as glabellar or “eleven” lines), around the corners of the eyes or crow’s feet, and around the lips (gummy smile, smoker’s lips, or lip flip). Besides wrinkle relaxing, Botox® has a variety of other usages helping to treat other conditions.

What can I expect?

A Botox® treatment has minimal downtime after an appointment. To ensure treatment is as pain free as possible, your practitioner will use a very small needle. You will begin to see results within one week after treatment. Results will continue to become more visible daily, with full results after about two weeks. To maximize results from any neurotoxin injection, a combination treatment may be recommended. Our providers work closely with each patient to meet their individual goals.

Targeted areas

If you have one or more of the following facial wrinkles, you may be a good candidate for Botox®: Common facial expressions such as smiling, frowning, squinting, and even chewing can lead to wrinkles that make you look tired or angry even when you’re not. Any adult experiencing these unwanted signs of aging may be a candidate for Botox® injections. A Botox® candidate should be a person who is physically healthy, who is not pregnant or nursing, with no history of neuromuscular disease such as multiple sclerosis. To find out if you are a candidate for Botox®, always make sure to consult with a licensed and qualified health professional. Crow’s feet Forehead lines Glabellar “eleven” lines Smoker’s lines Ect.

How does it work?

Botox®, classified as a neuromodulator, uses a toxin called onobotulinumtoxinA to block chemical signals from nerves that would normally cause the injected muscle or muscles to contract. In other words, Botox® temporarily relaxes muscles in order to soften expressions. Over time, the decreased movement can reduce the appearance of wrinkles on the skin above. The effects of Botox® typically last between 3-4 months, varying from person to person. As Botox® begins to wear off, the injected area will begin to move normally over a period of time. Botox® can also be used to prevent wrinkles from forming.

How long does it last?

The effects of Botox® typically last between 3-4 months, varying from person to person.

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Xeomin®

Xeomin® is an injectable neuromodulator, similar to Botox® and Dysport®, widely used to diminish and prevent fine lines and wrinkles.

Merz

About Xeomin®

Xeomin® is an injectable botulinum toxin type A treatment used to reduce the appearance of wrinkles. By temporarily freezing the injected muscles, Xeomin® helps smooth and prevent wrinkles over time.

What can I expect?

Xeomin® treatments require little downtime.

Targeted areas

Xeomin® is most commonly known for reducing wrinkles in the face, however, it is also used as neuromodulator therapy for other things, including upper limb spasticity, cervical dystonia, blepharospasm, and chronic sialorrhea, ECT.

How does it work?

Similar to Botox® and Dysport®, the active ingredient in Xeomin® is botulinum toxin type A, which temporarily blocks nerve signals to the affected muscles, causing any superficial wrinkles to smooth and relax over time. Xeomin® is unique because it is formulated with no additives.

How long does it last?

Results from Xeomin® vary from patient to patient, as well as among treatment areas. Your provider will help you determine the appropriate treatment frequency during your consultation.

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Wrinkle Relaxers

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Products We Use

Botox®

Xeomin®

Botox®

Xeomin®