Xeomin is a pure form of the botulinum toxin type A called incobotulinumtoxinA. What makes Xeomin unique as opposed to its neurotoxin counterparts is that it does not contain preservative proteins like Dysport and Botox. For some patients, these preservative proteins become the reason why their anti-wrinkle injections lose their effectiveness over time, as the body develops antibodies and grows resistant to treatment. Fortunately, Xeomin is a fantastic solution for individuals who are having this experience. Since it does not contain preservative proteins, the body is far less likely to develop antibodies and become resistant to treatment.
Medicine Class
Neurotoxin
Neurotoxin
Neurotoxin
Other Name
OnabotulinumtoxinA
OnabotulinumtoxinA
OnabotulinumtoxinA
Company
Allergan
Galderma
Merz
Made from
Toxin produced by bacterium Clostridium botulinum
Botulinum toxin type A, produced by fermentation of bacterium Clostridium botulinum type A
Botulinum toxin type A, produced by fermentation of bacterium Clostridium botulinum type A
Primary use
Temporary smoothing of facial wrinkles
Temporary smoothing of facial wrinkles
Temporary smoothing of facial wrinkles
Other uses
Treats severe underarm sweating, cervical dystonia (contraction of neck and shoulder muscles), blepharospasm (uncontrolled blinking), strabismus (misaligned eyes), chronic migraine, overactive bladder
Treats severe underarm sweating, cervical dystonia (contraction of neck and shoulder muscles), blepharospasm (uncontrolled blinking), strabismus (misaligned eyes), chronic migraine
Treats cervical dystonia (contraction of neck and shoulder muscles), blepharospasm (uncontrolled blinking), strabismus (misaligned eyes), chronic migraine
Application
Given as a number of tiny injections
Given as a number of tiny injections
Given as an injection
How it Works
Weakens or paralyzing certain muscles, blocks certain nerves.
Relaxes muscle by blocking the release of a chemical called acetylcholine
Relaxes muscle by blocking release of chemical called acetylcholine
Length of Effects
3 to 12 months, depending on what is being treated
3 to 6 months
3 to 6 months
Effective
4-7 days after injection
2-5 days after injection
5-14 day after injection
Risks
May spread from injection area and affect other muscles.
May spread from injection area and affect other muscles.
May spread from injection area and affect other muscles
Prior to treatment, our compassionate care team will sit down with you to discuss your goals for Xeomin and determine if it is the right product for your aesthetic needs. From there, treatment will be administered through a small needle, injected into the areas of concern. The entire process usually takes 30 minutes or less and causes very little discomfort. After your appointment, you may resume normal activities, but need to avoid laying down for at least 4 hours to prevent the product from migrating into unwanted areas. These injections may cause minimal bruising and swelling which can be remedied with a cold pack.
You are a good candidate for Xeomin if you are over the age of 18 and want to erase dynamic wrinkles that form on the face from repetitive expressions. Xeomin can treat a number of concerns, including frown lines that form between the eyebrows, forehead lines and crow’s feet. In addition, Xeomin can be used to create a non-surgical brow lift, get rid of bunny lines that form on the nose, treat hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) and alleviate TMJ pain.
