XEOMIN is a prescription medicine that is injected into muscles and used to improve the look of moderate to severe frown lines between the eyebrows (glabellar lines) in adults for a short period of time (temporary).

Xeomin is a highly effective solution to the common problem of dynamic facial wrinkles. It works by weakening muscles that insert onto the surface skin, causing visible lines and wrinkles to flatten out over time.

The average cost range for Xeomin is between $100 and $500 and is directly affected by the number of units required for your treatment, your unique anatomy, and the area you wish to treat.

The treatment can last between three to six months. The longevity is similar to other treatments like Botox, so it may be worth coming back for another session halfway through the effectiveness time if you are satisfied but not fully comfortable yet.

Botox and Xeomin are both popular names for botulinum toxin. While Botox includes several proteins, Xeomin is designed to contain just the active ingredient: a “naked” form of botulinum toxin without any protein additives. This means that when you use it on your skin, there’s no risk of developing an allergy or sensitization reaction like those seen with other injectable products containing proteins. The only difference between them is if you need something quick-acting (Xeonin), then go with this option – but take into account how soon after injection it will start working versus waiting up to 2 weeks for Botox!

Xeomin and Botox are two of the most popular treatments for cosmetic purposes. Xeomin is a lot more convenient than plastic surgery, as it can be administered in your doctor’s office or at home. One study found that after 10 weeks, 82% of people who used Xeomin still had no wrinkles on their forehead compared to only 68% with botox!

Dysport is the go-to for those who want fast results and it requires less units than Botox. Dysport can be used to treat a variety of conditions, including wrinkles around one’s forehead or eyes; crow’s feet (fine lines that form between your eye brows); frown lines on either side of mouth; excess sweating from underarms or palms.

Dysport provides faster treatment time with fewer treatments needed as opposed to Xeomin which needs more injections at intervals during 2 weeks before achieving full effect. For those looking for quick relief without downtime, this would provide them just what they are after.

Versatile. The primary use of Xeomin is for the treatment of glabellar lines or vertical lines that form between your eyebrows, but it also proves to be just as effective when used on wrinkles around the eye area like crows feet and fine line treatments in other areas such as mouth wrinkles.

Uses XEOMIN® is a prescription medicine that is injected into muscles and used to improve the look of moderate to severe frown lines between the eyebrows (glabellar lines) in adults for a short period of time (temporary). It is not known if XEOMIN is safe and effective in children under 18 years of age. Do not use XEOMIN® if you are allergic to XEOMIN® or any of the ingredients in XEOMIN® (see the end of this Guide for a list of ingredients in XEOMIN®, had an allergic reaction to any other botulinum toxin products such as rimabotulinumtoxinB (MYOBLOC®), onabotulinumtoxinA (BOTOX®, BOTOX® COSMETIC), or abobotulinumtoxinA (DYSPORT®) or have a skin infection at the planned injection site.

Before receiving XEOMIN®, tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions, including if you

• have a disease that affects your muscles and nerves (such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis [ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease], myasthenia gravis or Lambert-Eaton syndrome)
• have had any side effects from any other botulinum toxin in the past
• have a breathing problem such as asthma or emphysema
• have a history of swallowing problems or inhaling food or fluid into your lungs (aspiration)
• have bleeding problems
• have drooping eyelids
• have plans to have surgery
• have had surgery on your face
• are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if XEOMIN® can harm your unborn baby.
• are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if XEOMIN® passes into breast milk.

Tell your doctor about all of the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins and herbal supplements. Talk to your doctor before you take any new medicines after you receive XEOMIN.

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Using XEOMIN with certain other medicines may cause serious side effects Do not start any new medicines until you have told your doctor that you have received XEOMIN in the past.

Especially tell your doctor if you

• have received any other botulinum toxin product in the last four months
• have received injections of botulinum toxin such as rimabotulinumtoxinB (MYOBLOC®), onabotulinumtoxinA (BOTOX®, BOTOX® COSMETIC) and abobotulinumtoxinA (DYSPORT®) in the past. Be sure your doctor knows exactly which product you received. The dose of XEOMIN® may be different from other botulinum toxin products that you have received.
• have recently received an antibiotic by injection
• take muscle relaxants
• take an allergy or cold medicine
• take a sleep medicine

Ask your doctor if you are not sure if your medicine is one that is listed above.

Know the medicines you take. Keep a list of your medicines with you to show your doctor and pharmacist each time you get a new medicine.

To help prevent the risk of excessive bruising following Botox injections, please avoid the following at least 3-5 days before treatment; Avoid NSAIDs, blood thinning vitamins, and alcohol can prevent hematomas or contusions as well as speed healing time. However, if you are taking anticoagulant therapy prescribed by your MD for any medical conditions, please continue. FYI- Many medications and vitamins are considered blood thinning.

After you receive your Botox treatment, these guidelines may help you recover quickly:

• Bruising: This may last a couple of days to weeks. Arnika Forte contains bromelain, which helps decrease the duration of bruising time and severity.
• Do not lie down for 3-4 hours following treatment.
• Keep your head in a neutral position for the rest of the day without bending the head forward or down. By following these precautionary measures, you will minimize the occurrence of ptosis (droopy eyelids) and less than optimal outcomes.
• Facial exercises (squint/frown/smile) are recommended in the treated area for one hour after injection.
• Avoid manipulation of the treated area for the rest of the day, such as using a Clarisonic brush, scrubbing, rubbing, or pressing the treated areas.
• No exercise for 24-48 hours following treatment. Anything that causes heat or increases blood pressure will likely metabolize the product faster: i.e., hot yoga, pilates, saunas, steam rooms, infrared sauna, high impact exercise, hyperhidrosis, hypertension, hyperthyroidism, stress, etc.