Are you thinking about getting Botox in Lincoln? If you are like most adults who experience tired, sagging skin, or if you have simply started to notice you’re not looking as youthful as you once did, it’s a good idea to act soon, before those wrinkles get any deeper.
Your dentist, Dr. Jennifer A. Reed, offers complete solutions for feeling and looking your best — we will start with your smile and then discuss how Xeomin, a Botox alternative, can help you achieve your most youthful appearance. Keep reading to learn how this simple injection can change the way you look and feel!
A Minimally-Invasive Solution to Wrinkles and Fine Lines
Wrinkles are a natural part of the aging process, as the skin produces less collagen and becomes less elastic over time. In addition to these natural processes, a number of other factors can cause the skin to look less than its best with age. Sun exposure is a big one — people who do not wear sunscreen or who are exposed to high levels of UV light (especially the fairer-skinned) will experience more wrinkles and fine lines. Smoking and tobacco use also accelerate facial wrinkling.
Forget face lifts and other big procedures to look younger — solutions like Xeomin offer a minimally-invasive way to improve the appearance of wrinkled, aged facial tissue. Like Botox, the injectable material is administered directly into the forehead and around the eyes. The treatment is completed within minutes and is associated with very little discomfort.
Comparing Botox and Xeomin
Xeomin was recently approved by the FDA for use in the United States, but it has already been used by more than 84,000 people worldwide. Its primary use is to treat glabellar lines, or the marks that appear between your eyebrows — the ones that make you look like you are always thinking. Like Botox, Xeomin takes effect about one week after injection, and the results can last anywhere from three to six months.
While the treatment area, method, and cost of Xeomin and Botox are the same, patients have reported some differences between the way they feel. Xeomin may feel lighter going in, and has been said to offer a less “frozen” feel after injections, possibly allowing you more range of motion in the eyebrows.
Benefits of Xeomin
- Minimally-invasive procedure
- Costs are similar to Botox, if not slightly lower
- Xeomin contains no additives
- Bruising is uncommon
- Swelling subsides after about an hour
- Results can last for up to six months before retreatment is needed
- Works well for deep lines in the forehead region
- May allow more natural movement of facial tissue
Get Started Today!
Are you interested in Xeomin or another solution for more youthful-looking skin? Dr. Reed also offers Juvederm fillers when necessary. These treatments can complement each other for a more beautiful look overall. If you’re ready to get started with comprehensive cosmetic solutions, please contact us to schedule an appointment today.
