Anti-wrinkle treatment
What is anti-wrinkle treatment?
XEOMIN® is one of the products used at Pibu to improve the look of upper facial lines. It is a purified botulinum neurotoxin type A, free from complexing proteins. It acts on the nerve endings in muscle tissue to reduce the ability of the muscle to contract. A thorough medical history will take place to determine suitability for anti-wrinkle treatment. Small amounts of product will be administered using an ultra fine needle to the areas needed. The onset of improvements usually starts within 2-3 days after treatment. Each patient results vary. The results will typically last around 4 months.
BOTOX® and XEOMIN® has been found to have similar effects in clinical studies. One unit of XEOMIN® is equal to one unit of BOTOX®.
Dysport®. is another type of botulinum toxin. One unit of BOTOX® has a potency that is approximately equal to 4 units of Dysport®.
At Pibu we use XEOMIN® or BOTOX®.
Pre treatment need to know
There are certain medical conditions that we need to know about so be sure to disclose all medical conditions, if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, current medications and allergies. Treatment will need to be postponed or rescheduled if there is presence of infection or inflammation at the proposed injection site.
Side effects of treatment may include:
- Pain, swelling or infection of injection site
- Decreased feeling or sensitivity
- Dizziness, light headedness
- Bleeding or bruising of injected area
- Itching
- Muscle spasms
- Headache
- Nausea
- Fatigue
- Flu like feeling
- Dry eye
- Heavy feeling of eyelid/eyebrow/forehead
- Facial or brow assymetery
- Blurred vision
- Drooping eyelids/eyebrows
- Ringing in the ears
More serious side effects may occur but this is rare.
Post treatment need to know
The most common side effects of swelling, redness and bruising will subside usually within the next few hours. If extensive arnica gels or tablets can be taken. Results emerge gradually during 3-14 days.
You must remain upright for 2 hours and use the muscles that have been treated more often for the first hour.
Avoid:
- Make-up up to 6 hours after treatment unless it is mineral based
- Facial massages or electrical stimulation of the face for the next 2 weeks
- Pressure and gentle strokes away from the eyes
- Wearing tight caps or garments in the area that has been injected
- For 48 hours you should avoid alcohol and exposure to UV and extreme heat i.e. sauna, steam, sun beds, very hot showers, strenuous exercise as this may increase discomfort and swelling.
The initial effects will show in the first 2-5 days and continue to improve for 2 weeks. If this is your first treatment there will be a 2 week follow up to assess the result of treatment.
Fine lines that do not disappear in the first 2 weeks will often continue to soften over the coming months. Those that don't can often be improved with dermal filler. The treatment will also help prevent the development of new lines. most people need a treatment every 4 months or so to get the best long term results.
Urgent review will be required if there is any sign of allergy or infection, and eye symptoms.