Atlanta in BOTOX® & Dysport - Injectable Wrinkle Treatment
Neurotoxins are a prescription medication used to reduce facial lines and wrinkles, specifically the forehead, glabella (aka the 11s in between the brows), lateral eye area known as the crow’s feet, and upper lip. Neurotoxins can also be used in the armpits to reduce sweating. BOTOX®® and Dysport are FDA-approved for the most requested treatment areas of the face.
To learn more about BOTOX®, Dysport, and Xeomin® at The Spa at NAPS, contact our team today!
Who Is an Ideal Candidate for Neurotoxin Injections?
Ideal candidates for BOTOX®, Dysport, or Xeomin® are adults who want to soften expression lines caused by repeated muscle movement while maintaining a refreshed, natural appearance. Treatment may be appropriate if forehead lines, frown lines, crow’s feet, or other dynamic wrinkles make you look more tired, tense, or concerned than you feel. Candidates should be in good general health, have realistic expectations, and understand that neurotoxin results are temporary. During your consultation, our team will review your goals, facial anatomy, medical history, medications, and previous injectable treatments to determine whether treatment is right for you.
What Can Wrinkle-Smoothing Injectables Do?
We develop lines and wrinkles due to facial muscles that work daily to control our expressions. Neurotoxins act as communication disrupters between the nerve inputs and the muscles. This allows the muscle to relax and take a vacation from sensory input, and the decreased muscle contraction allows the skin to become smoother in appearance.
What Are the Benefits of BOTOX®, Dysport, and Xeomin®?
Neurotoxin injections offer a quick, non-surgical way to soften dynamic wrinkles with little interruption to your routine. A customized treatment can help smooth targeted areas, create a more rested appearance, and support a balanced look without changing the features that make you recognizable. Precise dosing also allows treatment to be adjusted for subtle prevention, visible wrinkle reduction, or specific cosmetic goals. Many patients appreciate that appointments are brief and results develop gradually rather than appearing suddenly.
What Can’t Neurotoxin Treatment Do?
BOTOX®, Dysport, and Xeomin® work best on lines created by muscle movement, but they do not replace lost facial volume, tighten significantly loose skin, or erase every crease. Lines that remain visible when your face is at rest may soften with repeated treatment, although additional options may be recommended for more complete improvement. Neurotoxins also cannot permanently stop the aging process, and maintenance treatments are needed to preserve the effect. Our team will explain what injectable wrinkle treatment can realistically achieve and whether another procedure may better address a particular concern.
What Happens During Your Injectable Appointment?
Our Team will discuss your areas of concern and take photos to discuss your anatomy and options. We strive to work with your budget to determine the best value and treatment. If you decide to treat, we will provide you with informed consents. The injections themselves are relatively quick to administer.
Very small amounts of your botulinum solution are injected with a tiny needle into the muscles of the concerned areas. Injections take only a few minutes to perform. Dose considerations are dependent on muscle strength, metabolism, daily medications, and activity level, and results are driven by appropriate dosing. Our Team will discuss your suggested dosing with you at your complimentary consultation.
What Is the Neurotoxin Recovery Timeline?
Most patients return to work and normal daily activities immediately after BOTOX®, Dysport, or Xeomin® injections. Small bumps, pinpoint redness, tenderness, or minor bruising may occur around an injection site and typically improve quickly. Following the aftercare instructions provided by our team, which may include avoiding rubbing or pressing on the treated areas and postponing strenuous activity for a short period, is the best way to ensure a smooth recovery process. Your treatment will begin taking effect gradually, so the area may continue to change over the days following your appointment.
What Are Your Neurotoxin Treatment Options?
BOTOX®™ (Onabotulinum toxin), Dysport ™ (Abobotulinum toxin) and Xeomin®™ (Incobotulinum toxin) are the three most popular brands in the US. They are similar in their mechanism of action, but the manufacturers have proprietary formulations. Statistically, the onset and duration are similar. Talk to our team about the differences and what may best suit your needs.