There is a quartet of cosmetic neurotoxins on the market. All are FDA Approved and the most recognizable one may be Botox®; the other Neurotoxins are Jeuveau®, Dysport®, and Xeomin®. Each containing the same active ingredient (BoNT-A) and is FDA-approved to treat the same aesthetic concerns. Xeomin is the only one of the four that does not contain accessory proteins; Xeomin is designed to deliver the toxin without any protein additives. All Neurotoxins start working once they’re injected into the muscle. Their full effect may not be seen for aesthetic purposes until seven to fourteen days after the injection. At the time of your consultation, the experts at Hourglass Medical Aesthetics will advise you of which FDA-approved product would best meet your goals.

Neurotoxin injections temporarily reduce the underlying muscle activity to prevent and treat the appearance of then lines and wrinkles. Scowling, frowning, and laughing are some of the facial expressions that initiate muscle contraction, causing the fine lines to appear and become more established over time. Fine lines and wrinkles are a natural part of aging and can appear more severe when the skin suffers from sun damage, dehydration, and a history of smoking.