Neuromodulator

WHAT ARE NEUROMODULATORS?

If you like the idea of reducing the visible signs of aging without undergoing surgery, then neuromodulators are for you. Neuromodulators are wrinkle-relaxing injections of botulinum toxin. There are several brands in the market approved by the FDA. They are used to relax and soften wrinkles, frown lines, and Crow’s feet by preventing the facial muscles from contracting. Neuromodulators are injected directly into the underlying muscle to produce the desired effect on the overlying skin.

LIST OF COMMONLY TREATED PROBLEMS

Neuromodulators are used to reduce dynamic wrinkles:

• Frown lines
• Crow’s feet
• Forehead folds
• Other facial wrinkles

Other commonly recognized use in cosmetic improvement includes:

• Platysmal bands or prominent bands of tissue on the side of the neck
• Face slimming because of masseter muscle hypertrophy
• Creases on the top (bunny lines) and at the base of the nose
• Prominent vertical lip lines
• Gummy smile (by weakening the upper lip muscle)
• Orange peel or dimpled skin

Other than the conditions mentioned above, neuromodulators can also be used to treat the following:

• Chronic migraine
• Excessive sweating and oiliness
• Bruxism

TREATMENT PROCESS

Before the procedure, your provider will review your medical records to ensure that you are fit to receive the treatment. Your doctor will discuss with you the potential risks and outcomes of the procedure. Most individuals don’t feel much discomfort during the procedure. However, your doctor might numb your skin, especially if you are being treated for excessive sweating. Your doctor will use a tiny needle to inject tiny amounts of neuromodulators into the treatment area. The number of injections needed will depend on several factors, which include the reason for getting the treatment and the extent of the area being treated.

PREPARING FOR THE TREATMENT

Before the treatment, your doctor will review your medical history. This is the time for you to discuss expectations, potential risks, and outcomes of the procedure with your doctor. You should tell your doctor if you’ve had or taken any of the following:

• Blood-thinning drugs
• Over-the-counter medication and supplements
• Previous neuromodulator therapy
• Antibiotics by injection
• Muscle relaxants

DOWNTIME AND RECOVERY

Neuromodulators require reinjections every four months to maintain results. It is one of the most cost-effective and quickest cosmetic procedures available. They require virtually no recovery time. You can resume your work, school, and other activities after the procedure.

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