• Wrinkles on the forehead

• Wrinkles between the eyes

• Crow’s feet

• Eyebrow lifts

• Bunny lines

• The coveted lip flip

• radial lip lines

• Improving downturned corners of the mouth

• Minimizing prominent platysmal (neck) bands

• Mentalis - raises chin, gives a pouty lower lip, smooths dimpling of chin

• Masseter injection for the treatment of bruxism (teeth grinding) and/or headaches

• Masseter injection for a more heart-shaped jawline

• Temporalis injections for the treatment of headaches

Botox® is the trade name for Botulinum Toxin, a neurotoxin simplified into a purified protein. The mechanism of action for Botulinum Toxin (Botox®) is quite simple; it is injected into facial muscles but doesn’t affect the muscle at all. Botulinum Toxin (Botox®) blocks the transmitters between the motor nerves that innervate the muscle.

The areas typically treated with Botulinum Toxin (Botox®) for wrinkles are the forehead, between the eyes (glabellar region), around the corners of the eyes (crow’s feet), and around the lips (smokers lines or gummy smile). There is no loss of sensory feeling in the muscles. Once the motor nerve endings are interrupted, the muscle cannot contract, causing wrinkles in the skin to smooth. The effects of Botulinum Toxin (Botox®) last approximately three to four months when the patient will require retreatment.

Botulinum Toxin (Botox®) has important clinical uses as an adjunct in facial pain and bruxism cases for patients with chronic TMJ and orofacial pain.

Xeomin (incobotulinumtoxinA) is a neurotoxin approved by the US FDA for treating moderate to severe frown lines in adults. Xeomin is made of a protein purified from the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. Botulinum Toxins block nerve activity in the muscles, causing a temporary reduction in muscle activity, thus, a reduction in wrinkles and lines.

Xeomin is the first Botulinum Toxin that does not need to be refrigerated before use, simplifying distribution. It has no additives, containing only Botulinum Toxin type A – this may mean there is less risk of developing antibodies against Xeomin than other available neurotoxins. The effects of Xeomin are visible within one week, with results lasting 3 to 6 months.

Xeomin should not be used interchangeably with other botulinum products. There is a risk all botulinum toxin products may spread from the area injected, causing potentially life-threatening swallowing and breathing problems. Other risks may include bleeding and bruising at the injection site and allergic reactions such as itching, swelling, or shortness of breath. Your doctor should discuss this procedure's potential risks with you during consultation.

• Watch the videos on self-assessment to have a better idea of what treatments would benefit you most.

• Take advantage of the personal consultation and recognize that Dr. Eldor’s recommendations are unique to you. There is no one size fits all.

• These treatments are designed to enhance your natural beauty.

• Don’t love or hate your treatment for two weeks. Give the treatment time to take maximal effect.

• Less is more when it comes to treatments since enhancements are easy. Reversing treatments, not so much.

• Ask questions.

• Please note: Botox and fillers are approved for ages 18+