Hey friend, Nurse Jen here, and I've finally made some time to sit down and answer some of our most commonly asked questions about Neurotoxin treatments. Let's dive right in!
What is Botox?
Botox is actually the brand name of one of the most common aesthetic treatments used to help diminish the appearance of wrinkles! It's kind of like calling facial tissue "Kleenex" or your 'soda'/'pop' Coke. There are other different brand names: Dysport, Xeomin, and Jeuveau, for example. All of these are neurotoxins (also called neuromodulators). But the basic principle is that these all use a purified protein from the botulinum toxin that has been proven to safely and effectively stop the nerve from sending messages to the muscle to move in ways that cause the skin the wrinkle/crinkle up and display those pesky wrinkles like the "11's" in between our brows, the horizontal lines across our foreheads, or the "crows feet" to the side of our eyes when we squint, smile, or make other expressions.
How long does Botox (or Dysport, or Xeomin, or Jeuveau) last?
The longevity of your neurotoxin treatment will depend on where your injector places the injections, and how much of each, but generally speaking, it lasts 3-4 months for areas of the upper face. There are other areas of the face and body that are commonly treated with neurotoxin as well, and those can widely vary in how long your treatment will last. The longevity will also depend on a person's metabolism, as well. I find that many of my athletes will need to come either a larger dose at time of treatment OR will require a touch up a tad sooner than others.
I also like to explain to my first time patients that neurotoxin will wear off gradually; it isn't like you'll go to sleep on day 89 with a completely smooth forehead and wake up on day 90 to wrinkling as though you've never had treatment. The time period that it begins to gradually wear off differs from manufacturer and is also dose and patient specific (largely because of the metabolism factor mentioned above), but most evidence suggests it starts to gradually wear off around 8 weeks.
Does getting Botox (or Dysport/Xeomin/Jeuveau) hurt?
Injections of your neurotoxin will usually be given with a tiny gauge needle (usually 30 or 31g), and though several areas are injected, the appointment itself is very quick once your treatment plan has been reviewed and agreed upon, and feels much like a mild pinch. We use nerve distraction tools to help, as well.
How long does getting a neurotoxin treatment take?
The first appointment usually takes the longest as we discuss your goals and wishes (how much movement you'd like to have), medical history, as well as any anatomical considerations that would affect treatment - no two patients are ever exactly the same in how we treat. We tell our patients to plan on 45 minutes for their very first consultation and treatment. Future visits take around 15 minutes.
What age should I start getting Botox (neurotoxin) treatment?
Our patients range from those getting 'Baby Botox' - very light dosing of neurotoxin as a preventative treatment in their early 20s all the way into their 60's and 70s. We determine who is a good candidate for neurotoxin treatment not so much based on age, but on strength of the muscles involved, your own personal goals and wishes, medical history, and skin quality.
What if I'm just not sure if neurotoxin treatment is right for me?
This is the perfect scenario to book a consultation and visit with us! There is no obligation for treatment, but allows enough time for us to review what your goals are and determine the best path for you to get there - with or without neurotoxin treatment.
To book an appointment with VSBC's medical providers, please visit
Hey friend, Nurse Jen here, and I've finally made some time to sit down and answer some of the most commonly asked questions about Neurotoxin treatments. Let's dive right in!
What is Botox?
Botox is actually the brand name of one of the most common aesthetic treatments used to help diminish the appearance of wrinkles! It's kind of like calling facial tissue "Kleenex" or your 'soda'/'pop' Coke. There are other different brand names: Dysport, Xeomin, and Jeuveau, for example. All of these are neurotoxins (also called neuromodulators). But the basic principle is that these all use a purified protein from the botulinum toxin that has been proven to safely and effectively stop the nerve from sending messages to the muscle to move in ways that cause the skin the wrinkle/crinkle up and display those pesky wrinkles like the "11's" in between our brows, the horizontal lines across our foreheads, or the "crows feet" to the side of our eyes when we squint, smile, or make other expressions.
How long does Botox (or Dysport, or Xeomin, or Jeuveau) last?
The longevity of your neurotoxin treatment will depend on where your injector places the injections, and how much of each, but generally speaking, it lasts 3-4 months for areas of the upper face. There are other areas of the face and body that are commonly treated with neurotoxin as well, and those can widely vary in how long your treatment will last. The longevity will also depend on a person's metabolism, as well. I find that many of my athletes will need to come either a larger dose at time of treatment OR will require a touch up a tad sooner than others.
I also like to explain to my first time patients that neurotoxin will wear off gradually; it isn't like you'll go to sleep on day 89 with a completely smooth forehead and wake up on day 90 to wrinkling as though you've never had treatment. The time period that it begins to gradually wear off differs from manufacturer and is also dose and patient specific (largely because of the metabolism factor mentioned above), but most evidence suggests it starts to gradually wear off around 8 weeks.
Does getting Botox (or Dysport/Xeomin/Jeuveau) hurt?
Injections of your neurotoxin will usually be given with a tiny gauge needle (usually 30 or 31g), and though several areas are injected, the appointment itself is very quick once your treatment plan has been reviewed and agreed upon, and feels much like a mild pinch. We use nerve distraction tools to help, as well.
How long does getting a neurotoxin treatment take?
The first appointment usually takes the longest as we discuss your goals and wishes (how much movement you'd like to have), medical history, as well as any anatomical considerations that would affect treatment - no two patients are ever exactly the same in how we treat. We tell our patients to plan on 45 minutes for their very first consultation and treatment. Future visits take around 15 minutes.
What age should I start getting Botox (neurotoxin) treatment?
Our patients range from those getting 'Baby Botox' - very light dosing of neurotoxin as a preventative treatment in their early 20s all the way into their 60's and 70s. We determine who is a good candidate for neurotoxin treatment not so much based on age, but on strength of the muscles involved, your own personal goals and wishes, medical history, and skin quality.
What if I'm just not sure if neurotoxin treatment is right for me?
This is the perfect scenario to book a consultation and visit with us! There is no obligation for treatment, but allows enough time for us to review what your goals are and determine the best path for you to get there - with or without neurotoxin treatment.
To book an appointment with VSBC's medical providers, please visit
Hey friend, Nurse Jen here, and I've finally made some time to sit down and answer some of the most commonly asked questions about Neurotoxin treatments. Let's dive right in!
What is Botox?
Botox is actually the brand name of one of the most common aesthetic treatments used to help diminish the appearance of wrinkles! It's kind of like calling facial tissue "Kleenex" or your 'soda'/'pop' Coke. There are other different brand names: Dysport, Xeomin, and Jeuveau, for example. All of these are neurotoxins (also called neuromodulators). But the basic principle is that these all use a purified protein from the botulinum toxin that has been proven to safely and effectively stop the nerve from sending messages to the muscle to move in ways that cause the skin the wrinkle/crinkle up and display those pesky wrinkles like the "11's" in between our brows, the horizontal lines across our foreheads, or the "crows feet" to the side of our eyes when we squint, smile, or make other expressions.
How long does Botox (or Dysport, or Xeomin, or Jeuveau) last?
The longevity of your neurotoxin treatment will depend on where your injector places the injections, and how much of each, but generally speaking, it lasts 3-4 months for areas of the upper face. There are other areas of the face and body that are commonly treated with neurotoxin as well, and those can widely vary in how long your treatment will last. The longevity will also depend on a person's metabolism, as well. I find that many of my athletes will need to come either a larger dose at time of treatment OR will require a touch up a tad sooner than others.
I also like to explain to my first time patients that neurotoxin will wear off gradually; it isn't like you'll go to sleep on day 89 with a completely smooth forehead and wake up on day 90 to wrinkling as though you've never had treatment. The time period that it begins to gradually wear off differs from manufacturer and is also dose and patient specific (largely because of the metabolism factor mentioned above), but most evidence suggests it starts to gradually wear off around 8 weeks.
Does getting Botox (or Dysport/Xeomin/Jeuveau) hurt?
Injections of your neurotoxin will usually be given with a tiny gauge needle (usually 30 or 31g), and though several areas are injected, the appointment itself is very quick once your treatment plan has been reviewed and agreed upon, and feels much like a mild pinch. We use nerve distraction tools to help, as well.
How long does getting a neurotoxin treatment take?
The first appointment usually takes the longest as we discuss your goals and wishes (how much movement you'd like to have), medical history, as well as any anatomical considerations that would affect treatment - no two patients are ever exactly the same in how we treat. We tell our patients to plan on 45 minutes for their very first consultation and treatment. Future visits take around 15 minutes.
What age should I start getting Botox (neurotoxin) treatment?
Our patients ages range from those getting 'Baby Botox' - very light dosing of neurotoxin as a preventative treatment in their early 20s all the way into their 60's and 70s. We determine who is a good candidate for neurotoxin treatment not so much based on age, but on strength of the muscles involved, your own personal goals and wishes, medical history, and skin quality.
What if I'm just not sure if neurotoxin treatment is right for me?
This is the perfect scenario to book a consultation and visit with us! There is no obligation for treatment, but allows enough time for us to review what your goals are and determine the best path for you to get there - with or without neurotoxin treatment.
To book a consultation with VSBC's medical providers, please visit https://vsbc.us/pages/book and choose Consultations --> Medical Consultation, or call our team at 417-414-5825.
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
Due to necessary building repairs and maintenance, our treatment rooms are temporarily closed for facial services until early January 2025. Our front lobby area will be open for select appointments on a limited basis: neurotoxin, lip filler, some laser spot treatments, and product/weightloss product pickup appointments. Please reach out by email to schedule these at vsbcmedspa@gmail.com, or fill out the contact form below and we will be in touch. You may also text Jen directly at 417-830-0668.
