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Wrinkle reduction by injection

Neuromodulators, fat, collagen, hyaluronic acid

Overview

Decreasing the contraction of certain facial muscles results in a more relaxed appearance, with significantly fewer expression lines which would turn into permanent wrinkles as the years progress. Many of us often keep a high level of tension in the face, out of simple habit; this can give the impression of having a harder, more tense character and send a wrong message about who we really are. With small, targeted amounts of neuromodulators, one can show a gentler, more relaxed face to the world.

BEFORE-AFTER
Neuromodulators - Before-After preview

PROCEDURE

The treatment is simple and takes about 10 to 20 minutes. With a surface anesthetic cream the treated skin areas are made insensitive. Thereafter, using a very fine needle, the neuromodulator is deliberately introduced into the muscles to be treated. Usually this treatment leaves no visible traces. Rarely, a slight redness or a bruise may occur.

After-Care

A proper post-treatment is not necessary. Many people come for the neuromodulator injections for lunch and return to work in the afternoon as normal. The full effect occurs after two to seven days.

Are there other uses for neuromodulators?

Long before you came up with the idea to use neuromodulators for aesthetic purposes of wrinkle treatment on the face, for example. Children treated with spasticity. Neuromodulators can also successfully treat blepharospasm, an uncontrolled spasm of the eyelid muscle. Furthermore, neuromodulators are ideal as a remedy for excessive sweat production in the armpit or on the hands and feet.

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Frequently-asked questions

How do neuromodulators work?

Neuromodulators work by blocking the transmission of nerve communication at the nerve-muscle junction. That in turn decreases the contraction power of the muscles and therefore decreases the appearance of expression lines.

What are the risks and side-effects of using neuromodulators?

There is no other substance which in the right dosage, acts as well and in such a targeted, effective way. To this day, no side-effects have been detected, when the product is used and applied correctly.

What aesthetic advantage can be drawn from using neuromodulators?

Decreasing the contraction of certain facial muscles results in a more relaxed appearance, with significantly fewer expression lines which would turn into permanent wrinkles as the years progress. Many of us often keep a high level of tension in the face, out of simple habit; this can give the impression of having a harder, more tense character and send a wrong message about who we really are. With small, targeted amounts of neuromodulators, one can show a gentler, more relaxed face to the world.

When are neuromodulators not recommended?

Neuromodulators are not recommended if you have a lot of wrinkles or excessively loose or sagging skin. In these cases, wrinkles must either be first injected with added filler, or treated surgically. In the lower areas of the face, neuromodulators are generally only applicable in very small amounts, or is simply not considered an appropriate treatment.

How long does the effect of neuromodulators last?

The decrease in muscle contraction-force disappears approximately 3 months after the injections. Depending on the individual, their body mass and their metabolism, the effect can last anywhere from 3-6 months.

Can neuromodulators be used frequently or repeatedly?

Yes, millions of treatments are given every day around the world, and no long-term negative side-effects have been identified to this day. On the contrary, with regular injections of neuromodulators into the upper facial expression lines, there is a progressive loss of contraction power in these muscles, which provides better and easier results. If neuromodulators are not injected for a period of time, the muscles then return to their original strength.

Can neuromodulators be used for prophylaxis against the appearance of wrinkles?

Yes, young people with still-elastic skin and only dynamic wrinkles, can delay the appearance of lasting or permanent wrinkles with regular neuromodulator injections.

Can neuromodulators relieve migraines?

In some patients, certain types of migraines can be relieved through treatments of neuromodulators in the forehead region. Many patients come exclusively for this reason to receive injections of neuromodulators.

Can neuromodulators prevent excessive underarm perspiration?

Yes. Injections of neuromodulators into the region where sweat glands are located in the armpits can block secretions for 6-12 months. This effective treatment has shown no side-effects.

Is it true that, in the production of neuromodulators, more specifically in the testing phase of the product, a large number of laboratory mice lose their lives?

No. Modern technics of production and evaluation have rendered totally unnecessary such animal-based testing, on mice or any other animal. The same is true in many other fields as well, not just in neuromodulator production.