Jeunesse MedSpa® | September 4, 2017 | no responses |
Normal daily activities can be resumed immediately after Botox® injections as long as an upright position is maintained. However, you should not workout for 4 to 5 hours after your treatment. We recommend you avoid facials or massages for at least 5 days after treatment.
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Jeunesse MedSpa® | September 4, 2017 | no responses |
In New Zealand Botox® is registered for use in the treatment of upper facial lines which include crow’s feet (which appear around the eyes and deepen on smiling), frown lines (which appear between the eyebrows) & forehead lines. These are the most common areas for treatment. Botox® is also registered for the treatment of hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating). Other areas […]
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Jeunesse MedSpa® | September 4, 2017 | no responses |
Your doctor will determine exactly where to use Botox® to achieve the best results. No anaesthetic is required, although your doctor may use ice before injecting. Treatment takes around 10 minutes. A small amount of Botox® is injected into selected facial muscles using a very fine needle. The discomfort is described as an ant bite sting for a few […]
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Jeunesse MedSpa® | September 4, 2017 | no responses |
In order for a muscle to contract it requires a nerve signal. Botox® blocks this signal at the junction between a nerve and a muscle. Botox® relaxes the muscles underneath the skin that cause undesirable wrinkles. Facial wrinkles occur as we continually use our muscle to make repeated facial expressions. Botox®relaxes the tiny facial muscles that cause […]
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Jeunesse MedSpa® | September 4, 2017 | no responses |
Botox® is a purified protein that is isolated from a microorganism botulinum toxin type A. Many of the most important drugs we use today such as antibiotics were first isolated from microorganisms e.g. penicillin. It is manufactured in sterile laboratory conditions and sold as a finished prescription medical product.
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Jeunesse MedSpa® | September 4, 2017 | no responses |
Xeomin® and Botox® are both botulinum toxin type A products which have very similar actions. They each have a different “coating” (complexing proteins). In our opinion Xeomin® and Botox® are like twins, wearing two different outfits heading to the same destination. One has a multiple layer on while(Botox®) and the other (Xeomin®) only has a […]
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Jeunesse MedSpa® | September 4, 2017 | no responses |
Xeomin® has been used safely since 2005 and is manufactured in Germany by Merz Aesthetics. Side effects are usually uncommon. The most common side effects are temporary and localized to the area of injection. These include soreness or mild bruising, (which can be easily covered with makeup), headache and less commonly, you may develop a […]
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Jeunesse MedSpa® | September 4, 2017 | no responses |
In clinical trials, some patients observed visible smoothing as early as 3-4 days after injection. The median first onset of effect was less than a week. The maximum effect typically occurs at 30 days. The typical duration of effect is up to 3 months, but may last significantly longer or shorter in individual patients.
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Jeunesse MedSpa® | September 4, 2017 | no responses |
A micro fine needle is used to inject tiny amounts of Xeomin® into specifically targeted muscles to reduce movement and given natural expressive facial results. No anesthesia is usually required; however, we may use a topical anesthetic or cold pack to reduce any discomfort.
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Jeunesse MedSpa® | September 4, 2017 | no responses |
Before receiving treatment with Xeomin® you should tell us about all your medical conditions, including whether you have a disease that affects your muscles and nerves, have allergies to any botulinum toxin product, or have experienced any side effect from any other botulinum toxin in the past. In addition, we need to know all the medicines […]
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