
Everything you need to know before & after your botulinum toxin treatment
Xeomin/Jeuveau in are injectable toxins that temporarily relax targeted injected muscles in the upper face. the end goal is to alleviate active wrinkles that develop as a result of Smiling, laughing, frowning and other expression all contribute to muscles contracting.
These drugs work by blocking specific nerves that are in control of muscle movement, and when injected, disrupts the nerve impulse responsible for muscle contraction. The clinical goal is to naturally lessen one's wrinkles from deepening further, and to prevent new wrinkles from developing. this treatment can not completely take away the wrinkles you already have but can provide significant improvement of your wrinkles.
The peak onset/effectiveness usually takes anywhere from 2 to 14 days and can last up to 3 months depending on ones metabolism or physical activity.
Can Botox help lift sagging jowls?
We are all aware of the wrinkle-reducing effects of Botox, but its benefits go much further than that. When administered strategically in the jaw and neck, it can affect the lower face by reducing the appearance of minor sagging skin and jowls.