The NeurotoxinS

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Botox, Xeomin, Jeuveau, and Dysport are Type A neurotoxins used in the treatment of:

• Glabellar lines (a.k.a. “elevens”  lines between the brows)

• Wrinkles around the eyes, such as crow’s feet

• Forehead creases

• Downturned corners of the mouth

• A “pebbled” appearance to the chin

• Eyebrow lifts

• Bunny lines ( lines that appear on either side of your nose when you scrunch )

• Gummy smile and lip flips

• Lip lines (fine lines of upper and lower lips)

 You can also use neurotoxins to treat: 

• Bruxism (jaw clenching/tooth grinding) we use neurotoxin to inject the masseters (jaw muscle) to help slim the jawline. As an added benefit and bonus to the slimming treatment of the jaw muscles, this treatment can significantly reduce clenching and grinding! 

• Excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis) can be very successfully treated using neurotoxin.

• Soften vertical neck bands

Yes!  This is something we do frequently as it helps to reduce the stress of the repetitive muscle motions that cause wrinkling of the skin. You don't have to wait to see the deep creases and wrinkles before treating them. 

Being proactive can have great long-term benefits!

Typically neurotoxin injections start to take effect at about 2 weeks post-treatment and last 3-4 months.   

You may find that after 2 weeks a bit more product is needed in a certain area. 

This happens because in most people muscle activity patterns vary and differ slightly so a 2-week touch-up is not at all uncommon.  

DO NOT HAVE TREATMENT if you have shown an allergic reaction to any of the Botulinum products in the past, including Myobloc, Botox, Dysport, Xeomin, or Jeuveau.

Check with your physician if you have any of the following conditions, issues, or concerns:

• botulism
• allergic to albumin 
• ALS / Lou Gehrig's disease  or Lambert-Eaton syndrome 
• muscle or nerve conditions
• myasthenia gravis, a skeletal muscle disorder
• progressive muscle weakness with carcinoma
• a type of speech disorder called dysarthria
• trouble breathing
• difficulty swallowing
• allergy or sensitivity to any of the ingredients listed below

Always do your own research and talk to your health care provider and nurse injector if you have questions or concerns about having neurotoxin treatment. 

 The ingredients in BOTOX and JEUVEAU are:

1. Active ingredient: botulinum toxin Type A. 
2. Inactive ingredients: human albumin and sodium chloride. 

The ingredients in XEOMIN are: 

1. Active ingredient: botulinum toxin Type A 
2. Inactive ingredients: human albumin, sucrose.  

The ingredients in DYSPORT are: 

1. Active ingredient: botulinum toxin Type A 
2. Inactive ingredients: human albumin and lactose. 
3. Dysport may contain cow’s milk protein. 

*Do not have Dysport treatment if you are allergic to cow’s milk protein*

Everyone possesses natural beauty. Everyone. It is our job to help refine and enhance that natural beauty.  

"You look fantastic, what is your secret?" 

Dermal filler shouldn't be obvious, it should be so natural as to be virtually imperceptible. 

If you are thinking about receiving filler for the first time,  it is completely understandable that you may have questions or even concerns. 

Do not hesitate to speak with your nurse injector about these things, they matter to us because they matter to you!  

As we age, we naturally lose volume in our faces, and the lips are no exception.  Using hyaluronic acid-based filler we can help create a natural symmetry and beautiful enhancement to the lip area. 

• Smooth out lines around nose and mouth (a.k.a. marionette lines, smile lines, and parentheses)

• Enhance & restore volume to sunken cheeks or temples

• Diminish vertical lip lines

• Smooth out a chin crease

• Improve symmetry among facial features

Filler can last anywhere from 6 months to 2 years depending on the type of filler used and the location of use.   This will be discussed more in-depth at your consultation.

There are rare occasions where certain fillers simply don't last as long in certain patients primarily due to increased metabolic rate. 

• If this sounds like you might fit into this category, discuss this with your nurse injector during your consultation. 

This depends on the filler chosen. 

Cost is calculated per syringe and can vary due to the longevity of the product. 

The range is typically $650-$1000 per syringe, keep in mind some products can last up to 2 years! 

Anyone with the following: 

• Recent dental work within at least a 2 week period
• Recent vaccine within at least a 2 week period
• Allergy to lidocaine  (there are non-lidocaine options)
• pregnant and/or  breast-feeding
• cancer and autoimmune diseases
• skin infections, skin inflammation in the area of presumed injections
• history of exacerbation of chronic diseases
• hemophilia or history bleeding disorder
• active infection
• the skin’s tendency to form keloid scars
• presence of permanent fillers in the same area, such as silicone or biopolymers
• allergy to the components of the filler

If you would like to use dermal fillers but are unsure if they are right for you, please consult your health care provider. 

Your health, safety, and well-being are of the utmost importance!