To maintain the effects of Xeomin, it is generally recommended to get treatments every 3-6 months. The exact timing can vary depending on individual factors, such as how your body responds to the treatment and the specific areas being treated.

Some people may notice that they can extend the time between treatments as they continue to use Xeomin over time. While others may prefer more frequent sessions to achieve their desired look.

Face Time Aesthetics primarily uses Xeomin. Xeomin is made through a unique precision manufacturing process called XTRACT Technology- that uses two filtration steps to isolate the therapeutic component of the molecule and remove the complex/unnecessary proteins that don’t play an active role in treatment.

Xeomin is a double filtered neurotoxin. Xeomin is often preferred because it is “naked”, meaning it does not contain any complex proteins, which may reduce the likelihood of developing resistance to the treatment.

To ensure optimal results, it is important to follow certain guidelines post-injection.

First 24 Hours

• Avoid Touching the Area: Refrain from rubbing or massaging the treated area to prevent the product from spreading.
• No Strenuous Exercise: Avoid vigorous physical activity, as increased blood flow can cause the product to migrate.
• Avoid Lying Down: Try not to lie flat for at least 4 hours post-injection to reduce the risk of spreading.
• Limit Alcohol Consumption: Avoid alcohol to reduce the risk of bruising and swelling.
• Avoid compression: No swimming googles, swimming googles, tight hats or full face helmets to avoid brow drop or eyelid droop. 

First 48 Hours

• Avoid Heat Exposure: Stay away from saunas, hot baths, and intense heat.

First 7 days:

• Plan other skin treatments: like facials or skin treatments after 7 days. It will take up to 14 days for Xeomin to take effect.

A consent form is required, and the risks will be discussed prior to treatment to ensure you are fully informed.

While Xeomin is generally considered safe, there are some potential risks and side effects associated with its use. These include:

More common:

• Bruising at the site of injections that may last 3-10 days.
• Localised swelling and/or redness at the site of injection- self resolving promptly post treatment.
• Incomplete paralysis of injected muscle. This is addressed at the follow up appointment. If you are a new client a follow-up appointment is required as an increase in dose may be required.

Less Common

• Headache for a few hours afterwards.
• Flu like symptoms lasting up to one week.
• Treatment of the lower face – changes in smile. If smile muscles are affected, this can last up to 12 weeks.
• Change in brow position, which can usually be addressed at your follow-up appointment.

Rare:

• Allergy to toxin.
• Infection at needle site.
• A very small percentage of the population do not respond to the treatment. We are unable to identify these patients prior to treatment.
• There is less than a 1% chance that headaches will last for some weeks. If this happens, they can be debilitating.
• The Botulinum Toxin contains human albumin, a derivative of human blood. Effective donor screening and the product manufacturing process means the risk of transmission of any viral doses is extremely remote.
• Droopy eyelid when frown line injected.
• Double vision following crow’s feet treatment has been documented.
• Because the injections are placed superficially to reduce this risk significantly.