Michael J. Will, MD, DDS, FACS • Phone: 301.874.1707
Cosmetic Surgery • Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Xeomin

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XEOMIN® contains the popular wrinkle-blocking component botulinum toxin type a.

XEOMIN® gives us yet another option for non-surgical wrinkle reduction. This new injectable, made by Merz Aesthetics, contains bolutinum toxin, which is known for effectively treating forehead wrinkles and frown lines. A simple injection with XEOMIN can rejuvenate your look for several months.

The medication is also approved in 14 countries in the European Union (EU), including Germany, the UK, France, Italy and Spain, where it is marketed under the name BOCOUTURE®.

Is XEOMIN Right for you?

The FDA has approved XEOMIN for temporary improvement in the appearance of glabellar lines (between the eyebrows, on the smooth part of the brow).

Cosmetic uses for botulinum type a products include:

  • Forehead lines
  • Frown lines (on the glabella)
  • Crow's feet

If you are bothered by these conditions, ask us about a treatment with XEOMIN. Notify the doctor if you have a known hypersensitivity to botulinum toxin type A or if you haveinfection at the proposed injection site(s).

How does XEOMIN work?

Your doctor injects XEOMIN directly into muscles to decrease their activity. The drug blocks the release of a chemical messenger known as acetylcholine, which sends a signal from the nerves thats causes muscles to contract. The muscles can still contract, but they do it less forcefully, which helps to treat muscle spasms. The injection plan varies from person to person, depending on the number of muscles involved and the extent of their involvement.

Does XEOMIN have possible side effects?

Possible side effects after treatment of blepharospasm include but are not limited to drooping eyelid, dry eye, dry mouth, diarrhea, and headache. Possible side effects after treatment of blepharospasm cervical dystonia include difficulty swallowing, neck pain, muscle weakness, injection site pain, and muscle/joint pain. XEOMIN can also cause serious side effects that can be life threatening.

What's Different About XEOMIN?

XEOMIN is the only botulinum toxin currently approved in the U.S. that does not require refrigeration prior to reconstitution.

Learn more about treating wrinkles with XEOMIN in Frederick County Maryland by contacting Will Surgical Arts today to schedule your appointment. Our cosmetic surgery practice is located in Ijamsville, MD, a short drive for residents of Frederick, MD and the Washington D.C. metro area. Call 301.874.1707 for more information about XEOMIN.