Botulinum toxin injections are made by using refined toxins produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. The toxins are then separated from the live bacteria to ensure there is virtually no chance of active infection. There are several FDA approved toxins available in the USA and they all work in a similar fashion. They impair neurotransmitter activation of muscle cells to produce various results, depending on where they are placed.
We offer three different toxins in stock for your treatment and can order other brands if you have a favorite you have to have.
- Daxxify® – is one of the newer toxins and a favorite for those who wish faster acting and longer lasting results with a gradual return of muscle activity to give you time to plan ahead for your next treatment. Though the manufacture, nor we can guarantee you specific results, studies show this toxin variety can last up to 6 months. This is double what the other toxins endorse as their duration of action.
- Xeomin – is another newer toxin which is molecularly “cleaner” than the other toxins, meaning it is less likely to cause any irritation or lead to toxin “resistance” with prolonged use.
- Nabota/Jeuveau – is from South Korea and received FDA approval in 2015. It has similar characteristics as all toxins but comes with the added benefit of being much less expensive. Nabota is the Korean branding and Jeuveau is the US brand name. They are the same product in different packages.
Indications for toxin Injections
Botulinum toxin can be used to treat excessive underarm sweating; symptoms of cervical dystonia, which include neck pain and abnormal head position; Migraine headaches and muscle spasms.
Cosmetically, injections are used to treat the following:
- Forehead furrows
- Frown lines
- Crow’s feet
- Skin bands on the neck
- And more
Guys are seeking treatment to help with erectile dysfunction and SCROTOX to relax the scrotum. This can reduce certain pain syndromes and enhance sexual activity.
Procedure and Results
Using a very fine needle, the injection is placed directly into the area to be treated. Some clients and/or areas may require topical numbing. Results are usually seen within a few days of treatment, and typically last up to 4-6 months, although areas that are treated on a regular basis may retain results longer. Injections should be given only by qualified medical professionals.
Toxin Injections are not for Everyone
It may not be suitable for you if you have the following:
- Allergies to the injection or its ingredients
- An allergy to cow’s milk protein
- Surgical facial changes
- Very weak muscles in the treatment area
- A face that looks very different on each side
- Inflammation or infection in the area to be injected
- Droopy eyelids or sagging eyelid folds
- Deep facial scars
- Thick, oily skin
- Wrinkles that cannot be smoothed when spread apart
Anyone who is pregnant or breastfeeding, or has a neuromuscular disease, should not receive botulinum toxin injectable.
Side Effects of Injections
Side effects are usually mild and temporary, and normal activities may be resumed immediately after receiving injections. Injection-site side effects include the following:
- Pain
- Infection
- Inflammation
- Tenderness
- Swelling
- Redness
- Bleeding
- Bruising
Eyelids can droop when injections are made in the glabellar region; they usually return to normal within 3 weeks.