NEUROTOXINS / FILLERS

What are neurotoxins? Neurotoxins are used to treat the signs of aging, except this treatment is administered with a substance called Botulinum Toxin Type A. According to the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery, these injections are the most popular cosmetic treatments administered in the United States.

Neurotoxin injectables are most commonly used to smooth wrinkles that are a result of frowning, smiling, squinting or other common facial expressions. When this treatment is administered, the neurotoxin blocks nerve impulses to the facial muscles, which causes the muscles to relax. So, in turn, expressions soften and wrinkles are drastically reduced. It’s important to remember that the effects of neurotoxin injectable treatments aren’t immediate. Full results will appear within one to two weeks. The neurotoxin treatments that we like and use include:

 

• BOTOX®

• Dysport®

Although these injectable treatments are commonly used to treat wrinkles, they can also be used to treat excessive sweating, TMJ and soften vertical neck bands.