Neurotoxins
Neurotoxins are helpful for patients seeking improvement in mimetic wrinkles, mainly of the forehead area, and may benefit from relaxing muscles that cause wrinkles. Dr. Freeman and his trained staff use different neurotoxins depending on the patient’s response to safely improve mimetic wrinkles with minimal downtime and risk. Occasionally, patients may have a small bruise.
Other risks are minimal and will be reviewed during your visit. Dr. Freeman mainly treats established patients however his certified staff who he personally trained and supervises are available at your convenience. To learn more about the non-surgical procedures Dr. Freeman and his staff performs, you can request your consultation online to receive $25 off your consultation fee or call his office at (704) 543-1110.
Patients who choose Dr. Freeman at The Center for Facial Plastic and Laser Surgery are choosing a physician who has specialized in lasers and facial cosmetic procedures since 1988.
You can request your consultation online to receive $25 off your consultation fee or call his office at (704) 543-1110.
Candidates for Neurotoxins
Almost anyone with dynamic wrinkles (those formed because of repeated facial muscle movement) is a candidate for neurotoxins. However, patients who are pregnant, breastfeeding or who have a neurological disease should not use neurotoxins For lines and wrinkles on the lower face, you may be a better candidate for injectable fillers like RADIESSE® and Restylane®. Be sure to discuss any health conditions during your consultation.
The Procedure
A small amount of neurotoxin is injected into the muscles that are responsible for creating wrinkles. It effectively deactivates the muscles that produce wrinkles, causing lines to diminish dramatically or disappear altogether. Keep in mind that it may take a few days to notice the wrinkle-smoothing effect after the injection.
The injections are quick and painless, and the results usually last 3 to 6 months. After that, you may return for a follow-up injection. Patients often report that, after several treatments, the results appear to last up to several months longer than their original results.
