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About neurotoxins...
Botox, Dysport and Xeomin, also known as Botulinum toxins, are neurotoxins produced by the bacteria Clostridium botulinum. These products are commonly used as cosmetic treatments to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines by temporarily paralyzing the muscles responsible for facial expressions. Neurotoxins work by blocking the release of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter that signals muscles to contract. This causes the muscles to relax, smoothing out fine lines and wrinkles, giving the face a more youthful appearance. In addition to its cosmetic uses, neurotoxins are also used to treat various medical conditions, such as muscle spasms, migraines, and excessive sweating (hyperhydrosis). Despite its potential benefits, neurotoxins should only be administered by trained professionals and in safe, controlled doses. See below for more information on treatment areas.
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**Approximate dosing reference based on Botox and Xeomin products. Dysport is 3 times the dosing on average.
Forehead Lines
Target Area: Horizontal wrinkles that span forehead
Approximate Dosing: 5-15 units
Facial Muscle Group: Frontalis
Description: The frontalis muscle is the only elevator of the eyebrows. Over time. we develop fine lines and wrinkles with natural facial expressions. Treatment in this area creates a smoother appearance of the forehead, minimizing both dynamic and static lines over time.
Glabellar Lines "11's"
Target Area: '11' lines in between the eyebrows and horizontal wrinkles at the base of the nose
Approximate Dosing: 10-40 units
Facial Muscle Group: Procerus and Corrugators
Description: Depressor of the lower forehead; creates 11 lines in between the eyebrows when activated. Treating this area helps minimize the vertical lines in between the eyebrows, as well as the horizontal line at the base of the nose
Crow's Feet
Target Area: "smile lines" or fine lines at the outer corner of your eyes
Approximate Dosing: 10-15 units
Facial Muscle Group: Orbicularis Oculi
Description: Fine lines develop on the outer corner of our eyes when squinting or smiling. Treating this area diminishes the lines in this area, but does not effect your ability to smile
Brow Lift
Target Area: Outer eyebrows
Approximate Dosing: 2.5-5 units
Facial Muscle Group: Orbicularis Oculi
Description: Treatment of the lateral (outer) brow creates a "brow lift" elevating the tail of your brow
Lip Flip
Target area: Upper lip
Approximate Dosing: 2.5-10 units
Facial Muscle Group: Orbicularis Oris
Description: Treatment in this area relaxes the upper lip, creating a full appearance of the upper lip as the muscle relaxes causing an upward 'flip'
Gummy Smile
Target Area: Upper Lip
Approximate Dosing: 2.5-5 units
Facial Muscle Group: Levator labii superioris alaeque nasi
Description: This treatment relaxes the muscle that elevates the middle of the lip. Treatment in this area minimizes the appearance of the gums when you smile
Masseters
Target Area: Masseters; chewing muscles
Approximate Dosing: 15-30 units per side
Facial Muscle Group: Masseters
Description: Strong masseter muscles can be associated with teeth grinding and TMJ. Treatment of this area can aid with the aforementioned conditions, it also relaxes the jaw creating a slim or elongated appearance of the lower face
Hyperhydrosis
Target Area: Axilla; underarms
Approximate Dosing: 50-75 units per side
Description: Neurotoxins are a proven treatment for prevention excessive sweating, or a condition called hyperhydrosis. Botox is injected superficially into your axillary region to prevent secretion of sweat out of sweat glands
"Bunny Lines"
Target Area: Vertical lines on the sides of the of the nose
Approximate Dosing: 2.5 units per side
Facial Muscle Group: Nasalis
Description: This muscle group lifts the tip of the nose and creates wrinkles on the side of the nose near the inner eye.
"Pebble Chin"
Target Area: Cobblestone or "pebble" appearance of the middle chin
Approximate Dosing: 2.5 units per side
Facial Muscle Group: Mentalis
Description: AKA the "pouting' muscle-when this muscle is activated, it elevates and wrinkles the chin. Treatment in this area minimizes the "cobblestone" appearance and horizontal lines across the chin