Millions of Americans have benefited from Botox, Dysport, and Xeomin treatments to improve and prevent frown lines of the face, forehead lines, and crow’s feet around the eyes. Often wrinkles are creases that have been worn into the skin and subcutaneous tissue by making the same repeated expression over many years. The muscles causing these “expression lines” can be relaxed by blocking nerve impulses.

Botox, Dysport, and Xeomin are neurotoxins, more specifically botulinum toxin type A, that can dramatically reduce the appearance of the toughest wrinkles. Injections of Botox, Dysport, and Xeomin into facial muscles block the chemicals that signal muscle contraction and relax the overlying skin and soft tissue. Results are generally seen anywhere from 2 to 7 days after injection and can last up to 4 months. With regular reapplication the results can last longer, especially if treatments are done before the muscles are allowed to return to full strength.