So what exactly are we saying?
- Botox & Xeomin are both effective in the treatment of facial wrinkles
- Botox & Xeomin are both FDA approved.
- Xeomin has no additives; Botox has additional protein preservatives.
- Botox & Xeomin both start working in 4-7 days and reach full effect in 14 days.
- Botox & Xeomin both last on average 3-4 months.
- Botox has been on the market longer and is a household name; Xeomin is newer and less recognized.
Both Botox & Xeomin are both great products and it is ultimately your decision as to what you feel is the best option for you. Please feel free to ask any of our Medical Aesthetics team if you have any additional questions.
What to know BEfore my appointment
In order to minimize the risk of possible side effects and complications, please follow these steps:
- Avoid taking aspirin or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as Ibuprofen, Advil®, Motrin®, Nuprin®, Aleve®, Celebrex®, Fish oil, Ginko Biloba, St. John’s Wort and high doses of vitamin E for 7-10 days prior to procedure, as these may cause increase risk of bleeding and bruising at the treated site(s). Regular multi-vitamin and Tylenol® is permitted (If not contraindicated).
- Avoid alcoholic beverages for 24 hours prior to procedure as this can increase the risk for bleeding and bruising at the treated site(s).
- If you have any history of Herpes Simplex (cold sores) on your face, make sure you inform the doctor that you have made your appointment with, one week prior to your appointment; this will allow us adequate time to prescribe a medication to prevent an outbreak.
- Sunburn skin is difficult to treat so avoid exposure to the sun.
- Eat a small meal or a snack before your appointment.
- Always inform your doctor of all medications, including supplements you may be taking as well as your medical history.
What to know After My Appointment
These guidelines to follow post treatment have been followed for years, and are still employed today
- No straining, heavy lifting, vigorous exercise for 2-3 hours following treatment. It is known that it takes the toxin approximately 2 hours to bind itself to the nerve to start its work, and we do not want to increase circulation to that area to wash away the product from where it was injected.
- Avoid manipulation of the area for 3 hours following treatment. (For the same reasons listed above). This includes not doing a facial, peel, or microdermabrasion after treatment with Botox/Xeomin. A facial, peel or microdermabrasion can be done in the same appointment only if they are done before the Botox/Xeomin is injected.
- Facial exercises in the injected areas are recommended for 1 hour following treatment, to stimulate the binding of the toxin only to the localized area.
- It can take up to 2 weeks (14 days) for the Botox/Xeomin to take full effect. It is recommended that you contact the office no later than 3 weeks after treatment if the desired effect was not achieved.
- Make-up can be applied before leaving the office.
- Retin-A, Glycolic Acid, Vitamin-C and Kinerase can be used, but you must avoid the injected areas for a minimum of 24 hours.
If you have any additional questions or concerns please feel free to contact our office at 352-241-6460 during normal business hours.
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