Xeomin ® and Daxxify ® are neurotoxins derived from Clostridium botulinum, an organism found in the natural environment where it is largely inactive and non-toxic. When injected into the facial muscle, Xeomin ® and Daxxify ® temporarily paralyzes the muscle, blocking its ability to contract. This contraction paralysis causes the pull of the underlying facial muscles to relax, wrinkles to soften and flatten, and reveals a smooth unwrinkled appearance.
Yes, Xeomin® and Daxxify® is completely safe for wrinkle reduction and prevention when the recommended FDA dosage is administered.
Medical Aesthetics by Lacey uses Xeomin ® and Daxxify ® to treat horizontal forehead creases, vertical lines between the brows (“11’s”), crows feet, chin creases, and sagging corners of the mouth. She also uses Xeomin ® and Daxxify ® injections to provide lip flips, gummy smile treatments, spa brow lifts, neck lifts, TMJ relief, and trapezius muscle relaxation.
The effects from Xeomin ® will last, on average, three to four months. Daxxify ® can last up to 9 months. As muscle action gradually returns, the lines and wrinkles begin to reappear and will need to be treated again. It takes consistent injections throughout the year to maintain the smooth, youthful appearance that is desired. Clinical studies suggest that after several rounds of treatment, the patient may require injections less often.
There is minimal downtime after injections. You may have pin point injection site redness and/or pinpoint bruising which typically resolves within 24-72 hours. You can return to your everyday activities after treatment but be aware you are not to exercise for 24 hours after or lay flat for 4 hours after your treatment.
The actual injection process takes a quick 2-3 minutes but your first, initial appointment will take approximately 30 minutes. We will discuss your treatment goals and perform a facial analysis to determine the appropriate treatment areas for you. Some clients report that being injected with Xeomin® or Daxxify® feels like a pinch, others do not feel much at all.
Side effects of Xeomin® and Daxxify® are minimal, with slight discomfort upon injection of the solution. One percent of patients develop a slight lowering of one eyelid and, also rarely, asymmetry of facial expression. These effects are temporary and may not even be noticed by the client. When the neurotoxin begins to wear off, the wrinkles begin to reappear; however, they frequently are not as deep as the original ones.
Most clients begin to notice an effect three to five days after their injections, with full results becoming visible after 14 days.
Unlike Botox®, Xeomin®, and other neuromodulators, the botulinum toxin in Daxxify® is combined with a small lab-made protein called a peptide. These peptides help Daxxify™ bind to the targeted facial nerves more tightly than other neuromodulators for longer-lasting results and faster onset.
Daxxify® has a typical duration of 24 weeks, while other neuromodulators typically last around 80-100 days. Additionally, Daxxify ® may show its effects as early as 3 days, whereas other neuromodulators take around 6-7 days for results to start.
The primary advantage of Daxxify® is that it offers a reduced frequency of required treatments. This can be important for busy individuals and also result in cost savings. Most Daxxify® users spend 75% of what their Botox®-using counterparts spend.
You are a candidate for Daxxify ® if you are a candidate for Botox®, Xeomin®, and other neuromodulators.
