Xeomin® by Merz is a uniquely formulated commercial injectable form of botulinum toxin type A (BoNT-A).

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Definitive guide on Xeomin, including the procedure overview, benefits, risks, recovery, before & after photos, costs, and more.

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Xeomin®

Xeomin®, by Merz, is primarily composed of the active ingredient incobotulinumtoxinA. Unlike Botox®, Dysport®, and Jeuveau®, Xeomin® does not combine botulinum toxin type A (BoNT-A) with complex protective proteins. It does contain inactive ingredients like human albumin and sucrose similarly to Botox®, Dysport, and Jeuveau®. 

Due to the lack of protective proteins, Xeomin® does not have to be refrigerated, which may make injections more comfortable due to the higher temperature of the formulation. Individuals experiencing an allergic reaction to Botox® and Dysport® may tolerate Xeomin®. Xeomin® is United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved to treat frown lines, muscle spasticity, and excessive drooling. 

BoNT-A (and all of its specially formulated offshoots like Botox®, Dysport®, and Jueveau®) functions by inhibiting cell transmissions between nerve and muscle cells creating a flaccid paralysis. The results of the injectable are temporary and the body will naturally break down the incobotulinumtoxinA (Xeomin®) over time.

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Skin

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- Typically, only a few considerations need to be taken prior to treatment
- There are no medication contraindications to receiving neurotoxin injections, but aspirin and supplements like fish oil, ginseng, garlic, and ginkgo biloba (to name a few) can increase a patient’s chance of bleeding and, therefore, bruising
- Exercise prior to treatment, as you'll need to stay upright (read: not lay down or bend over) for about three hours after being injected

Before Treatment

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- Topical local anesthetic applied to site of injection
- Injections are made in predetermined areas

During Treatment

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- Minimal redness at injection sites
- Ice and/or cold compresses to reduce redness, swelling, and tenderness

Immediately After Treatment

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- Avoid touching or excessive movement of the treated area 
- Normal activities can be resumed (sometimes limitations on strenuous activity may be needed)
- Sleep in an elevated position

24 Hours After Treatment

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- Initial results visible in three to five days, with full results in two weeks
- Neurotoxin injections usually last three to four months

Result Notes

Xeomin® injections are a simple, outpatient procedure with few side effects and short recovery. Here is a general guide for what to expect before, during, and after a Xeomin® injection:

Xeomin® by Merz is a uniquely formulated commercial injectable form of botulinum toxin type A (BoNT-A). This naturally occurring neurotoxin inhibits neuromuscular activity and has both aesthetic and functional uses.

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