Neuromodulator
Soften facial wrinkles and lines caused by age, stress and other environmental factors.
Neuromodulators can be injected into the muscles of the face to relax those that cause wrinkles over time. Resulting in a youthful rested appearance. It can be used to soften forehead lines, crow’s feet, frown lines, lines around the mouth chin and neck lines. When used early, these injections can prevent the formation of deep lines and wrinkles. When used later in life it will soften their appearance.
Fun Facts: Can be used to slim the face, calves, diminish redness associated with rosacea, treat Renaud’s Phenomenon and other uses.
—-Benefits
- Achieve younger-looking appearance, as well as smoother healthier looking skin
- alter shape of eyebrows
- treat gummy smiles
- reduce appearance of pores
—-Recommendations
- An average of 35 to 50 units is needed to soften features of the upper face.
- Avoid taking aspirin or other anti-inflammatory drugs days before your appointment.
- Follow up with Dr. Lian 2 weeks after the injection for a quick check-up.
—-Therapeutic Uses of Botulinum Toxin (may qualify for insurance coverage):
- For Chronic Migraines
- For Hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating)
- For Temporo-mandibular joint dysfunction (jaw pain)
Neuromodulator for Him
Men have greater muscle mass and more powerful muscle tone than women. For this reason, the dose of botulinum toxin needed to treat expression lines such as frown lines, horizontal forehead lines and wrinkles in the corners of the eyes is higher.
—-Benefits
- Features that previously made you look tense, angry, unapproachable or old will be faded. Thanks to the botulinum toxin injections, your face will reflect a positive expression and look more rested.
—-Recommendations
- An average of 55 to 80 units is needed to soften features of the upper face.
- Avoid taking aspirin or other anti-inflammatory drugs days before your appointment.
- Follow up with Dr. Lian 2 weeks after the injection for a quick check-up.
Questions
What brand of botulinum toxin do you use?
The generic is abobotulinumtoxinA
Why do men require higher doses?
The musculature of men and some women is thicker and stronger
What are the side effects?
Very few people develop temporary headache, asymmetry or a feeling of heaviness in the brow or eyelid is possible. 10% of cases develop a bruise from the needle stick.
Is the effect immediate?
No, the benefits of botulinum toxin kick in over the course of 3 to 14 days.
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Treatment Overview
Downtime: little to none
Duration of session: 30 mins
Interval between sessions: ~3-4 months
Pain: mild