It’s no secret that Botox is a go-to treatment for wrinkles. You’ve seen the medical spas and plastic surgery clinics advertise their injection sessions online. The whole world knows that Botox and its fellow wrinkle relaxers are a high-quality treatment for people who want to see younger, refreshed skin. You’ve heard it for years. You’ve also seen the results your friends have boasted after their sessions. But there are a lot of choices to make when you get wrinkle relaxer injections, and these decisions might be keeping you from trying it out for yourself.
How are you supposed to know what wrinkle relaxer is best for you? Botox is a household brand name, but Botox is for specific areas of your face. Other neurotoxins treat places outside of Botox’s FDA-approved spots. So, what are those spots? And what other relaxers work well?
What Types Of Wrinkle Relaxers Can I Use?
Botox may be the first thing that pops into your head when you think of wrinkle relaxers, but there are several other options out there.
Dysport: Another name in the game is Dysport. Although Dysport may not be as strong as Botox, it can still create the same effects–with a few more units. And if you want more subtle changes, Dysport may be a good starting point for you.
Xeomin: Believe it or not, you can build up an immunity to Botox, though this only happens to a small percentage of people. This resistance makes Botox ineffective against your wrinkles. Xeomin is a pure form of Botox that keeps the therapeutic protein but leaves out excess proteins, so you don’t have to worry about it being ineffective in the future.
Jeuveau: If you’re on a budget (and in today’s economy, who isn’t?), Jeuveau might be a good alternative to Botox or other wrinkle relaxers. Jeuveau offers a treatment option that benefits different muscles. If you’re trying to save a little money on cosmetic treatments, that might be reason enough to check out Jeuveau.
How Do Wrinkle Relaxers Work?
Botox, Dysport, Xeomin, and Jeuveau are all neurotoxins. It’s easy to see why they work–they’re literally a form of medicine meant to paralyze the muscles and keep them from moving. This movement limitation–paired with the relaxing effect on your muscles–makes neuromodulators ideal for helping prevent surface tension and the wrinkles it causes.
What Facial Areas Can Wrinkle Relaxers Treat?
Injectors use neuromodulators to target FDA-approved areas. Each medicine treats certain muscles better than others and is more effective in creating smooth skin in these areas. Let’s review these neuromodulators and their target facial areas.
Botox
- Forehead Lines (horizontal lines across your forehead)
- Frown Lines (between your eyebrows)
- Crow’s Feet (small lines around your eyes)
Dysport
- Frown Lines
- Forehead Lines (sometimes more effective than Botox in this area)
- Crow’s Feet
- Upper Lip Lines (and around the mouth)
Xeomin & Jeuveau
- Deep Glabellar (Frown) Lines
Botox treatment for Crow’s Feet
Apart from this, neuromodulators can be treated in many more areas of the body including armpit and palm of hands to reduce the excessive sweating.
These neuromodulators are also very useful in patients who are suffering from migraine, strabismus, neck stiffness and bruxism (grinding of teeth). If you have bruxism, you may unconsciously clench your teeth when you’re awake or clench or grind them during sleep. Over the time you may develop hypertrophy masseter muscle with jaw disorders and damaged teeth
AXILLARY HYPERHIDROSIS OR EXCESSIVE ARMPIT SWEATING
Strabismus
MIGRAINE
PALM SWEATING
Grinding of teeth
Who Qualifies As A Reputable Injector Of Wrinkle Relaxers?
You want someone with a medical background to inject your wrinkle relaxers. Not only will a qualified injector help you see the best results from your injections, but it also doesn’t hurt to have someone with a medical background on hand when you get injections–especially if it’s your first session. The odds of reacting to your injections are slim, but it’s good to have an injector who knows how to handle a medical situation if one comes up.
Other than qualifications, look into an injector’s patient cases and before and after photos. You can get a better idea of their aesthetic style and see if it matches what you’re looking for from your treatment. While you’re online, check out their website for reviews. Reading through these can help you figure out if patients have had good experiences.
The next step you should take is to schedule a consultation. You can ask questions in person at this appointment and understand what will and won’t work for you. It’s always a good sign if your provider has a lot of experience and is well-informed about the latest trends in cosmetic treatments.
