Frown lines, also called glabellar lines or “11 lines,” can become more noticeable over time as repeated facial expressions and natural changes in the skin take effect. For some people, these lines remain visible even when the face is at rest.
XEOMIN® (incobotulinumtoxinA) is a prescription injectable treatment used to temporarily improve the appearance of moderate to severe upper facial lines in adults, including frown lines between the eyebrows. At Vitalé Wellness Club in Manasquan, New Jersey, treatment begins with a consultation so your provider can assess your facial anatomy, goals, medical history, and whether XEOMIN is appropriate for you.
How Often Should You Get XEOMIN Injections?
For cosmetic treatment, XEOMIN should not be administered more frequently than every three months. How long your individual results last can vary, but XEOMIN results typically last around three to four months.
Your ideal treatment schedule depends on how you respond to treatment, the areas being treated, your facial anatomy, your aesthetic goals, and your provider’s recommendation. Some patients choose regular maintenance appointments, while others wait until they notice more muscle movement or the gradual return of their lines.
The goal is not to follow an arbitrary schedule. Your provider should help you decide when retreatment is appropriate while maintaining the recommended minimum interval between treatments.
Regular Maintenance Appointments
If you prefer to maintain your results consistently, your provider may recommend planning follow-up appointments around the expected duration of your treatment.
XEOMIN should not be repeated more frequently than every three months, and many patients may find that their results last closer to three or four months. Individual response varies, so your schedule may change over time based on how quickly muscle activity and lines begin to return.
At your follow-up visits, your provider can reassess your results and determine when another treatment may be appropriate.
A More Flexible Treatment Schedule
You do not have to maintain XEOMIN on an exact recurring schedule. Because the effects are temporary, some patients choose to wait until they notice their results beginning to fade before discussing another treatment.
There is no requirement to continue treatment indefinitely. However, injections should still be appropriately spaced, and your provider should assess you before each treatment rather than automatically repeating the same plan.
XEOMIN Before a Wedding or Special Event
You can also consider XEOMIN for a wedding, reunion, photoshoot, vacation, or another important event without committing to ongoing treatment.
Timing matters. XEOMIN typically begins working within about 2 to 7 days, while the appearance of your results can continue to develop after that. If you are planning treatment for an important event, schedule your consultation well in advance rather than waiting until the last few days.
Your provider can recommend an appropriate treatment date based on your event, previous experience with neurotoxin injections, and treatment goals.
Taking a Break From XEOMIN
XEOMIN is a temporary treatment, so you can decide not to continue with injections. As the effect gradually wears off, muscle activity returns and the treated lines may become visible again.
If your health circumstances change, tell your provider before scheduling another treatment. This includes new medications, illness, pregnancy, breastfeeding, or other changes to your medical history.
There are not adequate human data to establish the developmental risk of XEOMIN during pregnancy, and there are no data on whether XEOMIN is present in human milk. Your provider should review your circumstances and determine whether treatment should be postponed or avoided.
What Are the Benefits of XEOMIN?
It Temporarily Softens Frown Lines
XEOMIN works by temporarily reducing the muscle activity that contributes to expression lines. For frown lines between the eyebrows, treatment targets the muscles involved in repeated frowning so moderate to severe glabellar lines can appear smoother.
The effect is temporary, and individual results vary. Your provider can recommend a treatment plan based on the strength of your facial muscles, the appearance of your lines, and the result you want to achieve.
XEOMIN Can Be Used in Adult Men and Women
XEOMIN is FDA-approved for the temporary improvement of moderate to severe upper facial lines in adults. Treatment is not limited to one gender.
The goal of cosmetic treatment is not necessarily to eliminate facial movement. A provider can tailor treatment to your anatomy and goals, with the aim of softening targeted lines while maintaining an appearance that still looks like you. Results vary from patient to patient.
Your Treatment Can Be Personalized
XEOMIN treatment should be individualized rather than approached as a one-size-fits-all injectable. Your provider will consider the areas you want to treat, your facial anatomy, muscle activity, previous injectable treatments, medical history, and aesthetic goals.
The current FDA-approved cosmetic indications include moderate to severe glabellar frown lines, horizontal forehead lines, and lateral canthal lines, commonly known as crow’s feet, in adults. Which areas are appropriate for you should be determined during your consultation.
The Results Are Temporary
XEOMIN does not permanently change your facial muscles or permanently remove wrinkles. Its cosmetic effect gradually wears off over time, with results commonly lasting approximately three to four months.
If you decide not to continue treatment, you do not need to maintain injections simply because you have had XEOMIN before. As the effect wears off, muscle movement gradually returns. You can discuss future treatment again if and when it is appropriate for you.
How Long Does XEOMIN Take to Work?
XEOMIN typically begins to work within about 2 to 7 days after treatment. Results continue to develop gradually, and individual response varies.
Clinical studies of upper facial lines have assessed treatment response at later time points as well, including around 30 days. This is another reason not to judge your final result immediately after your appointment.
What Should You Know About XEOMIN Safety?
XEOMIN is a prescription medication and should be administered by an appropriately trained healthcare professional after reviewing your medical history and treatment goals.
Possible side effects with cosmetic treatment can include headache, bruising or discomfort at the injection site, swelling, and temporary eyelid or brow drooping. Other side effects are possible.
XEOMIN should not be used in people with a known hypersensitivity to botulinum toxin products or their ingredients, or when there is an infection at the proposed injection site.
Like other botulinum toxin products, XEOMIN carries a boxed warning because the effects of the toxin can rarely spread away from the injection site and cause serious symptoms, including problems with swallowing or breathing. Your provider should review the risks, contraindications, medications, and relevant medical conditions with you before treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions About XEOMIN
How often can I get XEOMIN?
XEOMIN should not be administered more frequently than every three months. Your provider may recommend a longer interval depending on how long your results last and your individual treatment plan.
How long does XEOMIN last?
Results typically last around three to four months, although duration varies between patients.
When will I see results after XEOMIN?
XEOMIN typically begins working within about 2 to 7 days. Your results may continue to develop after that, so they should not be judged immediately after treatment.
Do I have to keep getting XEOMIN once I start?
No. XEOMIN is temporary. If you stop treatment, the effect gradually wears off and muscle movement returns. You can discuss future treatment with your provider whenever it becomes appropriate.
Can XEOMIN look natural?
Treatment can be personalized based on your facial anatomy, muscle activity and aesthetic goals. The amount of movement retained and the appearance of your result will vary, so discuss the type of result you want with your provider before treatment.
Schedule a XEOMIN Consultation in Manasquan, NJ
If frown lines, forehead lines, or crow’s feet are bothering you, a consultation can help determine whether XEOMIN is appropriate for your goals.
At Vitalé Wellness Club in Manasquan, New Jersey, aesthetic care is provider-led. Your provider will review your facial anatomy, medical history, previous treatments, goals, expected results, potential risks, and alternatives before recommending treatment.
Learn more about the Vitalé Wellness Club medical team, or contact Vitalé Wellness Club to request an aesthetic consultation.
