Facial expressions, such as smiling, frowning, and squinting, are caused by the movement of tiny muscles. These movements cause the skin to crease, and over time these folds and wrinkles become permanent. Neuromodulators are injectable treatments that can relax these muscles and smooth your skin to help you look younger and more alert.

Benefits

Ideal Candidates

Candidates for injections with neuromodulators are concerned with facial fine lines and wrinkles, such as crow’s feet, forehead lines, and frown lines between the eyebrows, but do not want or need surgery.

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Procedure

Candidates for injections with neuromodulators are concerned with facial fine lines and wrinkles, such as crow’s feet, forehead lines, and frown lines between the eyebrows, but do not want or need surgery.

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BOTOX® Cosmetic

BOTOX® Cosmetic is the most well-known neuromodulator and is used to smooth out crow’s feet, horizontal forehead wrinkles, and vertical lines between the eyebrows.

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Dysport®

Dysport® is used to treat moderate-to-severe glabellar lines (wrinkles between the brows) and may show results within two to three days.

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Recovery and Results

There is no downtime associated with neuromodulator injections, although you may experience some redness, swelling, and bruising at the injection sites. These symptoms typically dissipate within about a week. You should avoid strenuous exercise for 24 hours after your injections to help prevent headaches.

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Some patients notice an immediate smoothing effect, but most begin to see results within four to seven days. Results last for approximately three months, after which your treatment will need to be repeated for long-term effects. Many patients have reported that their results last longer after subsequent treatments.