Neurotoxin

What Should I Expect the Day of my Neurotoxin Treatment?

Your neurotoxin injection treatment will be done inside the comfort of our office at Winston Salem Dermatology. The injection sites will be predetermined to make the visit quick and comfortable. You may also be given a topical anesthetic to numb the area prior to injection to make things even more pleasant.

The area that you are having treated will depend on the number of syringes that are used during your treatment:

• Under eyes – 1 – 2 syringes
• Lips – ½ – 2 syringes
• Marionette lines – 1 – 3 syringes
• Smile lines – 1 – 3 syringes

The neurotoxin will quickly be injected into the precise locations that will target the required muscle groups. There is minimal discomfort during the process. Most patients describe feeling a pinching sensation during the injection but say there isn’t much pain at all.

The treatment is so quick and easy, most people go back to their normal activities after the injections are done. However, we do ask that you take the day off from exercise or other strenuous activity.

As far as side effects go, they are extremely mild. You may experience some redness, bruising, and minor inflammation around the injection site.

What Results Should I Expect with Neurotoxin Treatments?

You’ll need to practice patience after your neurotoxin treatment, because you won’t see results immediately after the injections. It will usually take about two weeks to see the full effects from your neurotoxin treatment.

Most people get retreated three to four times a year so they can maintain the ultimate results. Believe it or not, people who start getting this treatment done in their early twenties and thirties have actually been known to train their face to remain relaxed, so they don’t require as many treatments each year. Your dermatologist can adjust your dosage and techniques as needed to make sure you get optimal results.

What Are Other Uses for Neurotoxin Treatments?

While neurotoxin treatments work wonders on fine lines and wrinkles, that’s not all they are good for. Doctors have found success using these injections for other treatments:

• Hyperhidrosis
  This is when excessive sweating occurs. Neurotoxin injections can be used on a regular basis to help alleviate the embarrassment that comes with excessive sweating. This treatment can be used under the arms, on the hands, feet, and even the face.
• Migraines
  If you suffer from chronic migraines, then neurotoxin therapy could bring you some much-needed relief. Many patients have found success in getting these injections regularly to help with these painful headaches.
• Muscle spasms
  Neurotoxin injections have helped with painful muscle spasms. Once injected into the area, the solution will relax the muscles and reduce excessive contractions.
• Incontinence
  These injections have also been shown to help with involuntary spasms that lead to bladder control issues. The drug is injected into the detrusor muscle, which is the muscle that surrounds the bladder, which limits its ability to contract. This will help lower the constant urgency.

Be sure to discuss one of these issues with your dermatologist to see if you’re a good candidate for neurotoxin therapy in these areas.

Neurotoxin Treatment with the Experts at Winston Salem Dermatology

Are you wondering if neurotoxin injections are right for you? Don’t wait! Call Winston Salem Dermatology today to book your consultation. We understand that when you look your best, you also feel your best! And everyone deserves to feel their best! That’s why we want to take a look at your problem areas and come up with a skincare solution that will provide the ultimate results. We are the Triad’s preferred dermatology team for a reason, because we truly care about our patients! Call us today at +1 (336) 774-8636.