Injectables
Neurotoxins and
Wrinkle Relaxers
Xeomin at $9.99 a unit. Expression lines softened without freezing the face, priced by the unit so you pay for exactly what you need.
How It Works
Relax The Muscle, Soften The Line
The lines that show when you frown, squint or raise your brows are made by muscles folding the skin over and over for years. A neurotoxin temporarily reduces how strongly those specific muscles contract, so the skin above them stops being creased and gradually smooths out.
Done carelessly it produces the flat, immobile look everybody is afraid of. Done properly it is a matter of placing small amounts precisely, treating the muscles that cause the problem and leaving the ones that give your face its character alone. We start conservatively and bring you back at two weeks rather than overtreating on the first visit.
Areas We Treat
Where Tox Works Best
Your provider will confirm which of these suit your anatomy at your consultation. Not every area is right for every face.
Frown Lines
The vertical lines between the brows, often called the elevens. The single most treated area and usually the one people notice first in photographs.
Forehead Lines
The horizontal lines across the forehead. Treated in balance with the brow so you keep natural movement rather than a frozen upper face.
Crow’s Feet
The lines fanning out from the outer corners of the eyes when you smile. Softening them opens up the eye without changing your expression.
Bunny Lines
The small creases that appear across the bridge of the nose when you scrunch or laugh.
Lip Flip
A few units along the upper lip relax the muscle so the lip rolls slightly outward. A subtle alternative to filler when you want shape rather than volume.
Chin Dimpling
Relaxes the mentalis muscle that gives the chin a pebbled or orange-peel texture at rest.
Brow Lift
A few units under the tail of the brow release the muscles pulling it downward, lifting the outer brow slightly and opening up the eye without touching the forehead.
Nefertiti Lift
Tox placed along the jawline and the bands of the neck to release the downward pull on the lower face, so the jaw reads sharper without adding filler.
Masseter and Jawline Slimming
Treats the chewing muscle at the angle of the jaw. Softens a squared or heavy lower face over a course of treatments, and usually eases clenching and grinding along the way.
DAO
The depressor anguli oris, the small muscle that pulls the corners of the mouth down. Relaxing it lets the corners sit level rather than turned down at rest.
Your Appointment
How Treatment Runs
Assessment
We watch your face move, not just sit still, and review your history and any previous injectable treatment.
Unit Count
You are told which muscles we plan to treat, how many units that takes and what it costs before we start.
Injection
A series of very fine injections. Most appointments are done inside fifteen minutes and you leave straight afterward.
Two-Week Review
A complimentary follow-up once the result has fully developed, to check the balance and adjust if needed.
Practical Details
What To Expect
For The First Four Hours
Stay upright. No lying flat or face down.
Do not rub, massage or press the treated areas.
Gentle facial movement is fine and can help.
For The First 24 Hours
Skip strenuous exercise and anything that raises your body temperature.
Avoid saunas, hot tubs, sunbeds and facials.
Small red bumps at the injection sites settle within an hour or two.
Neurotoxin is a prescription medical treatment. It is not suitable during pregnancy or while nursing, or with certain neuromuscular conditions or a known allergy to the product. Tell your provider about every medication and supplement you take, including blood thinners. Results vary from person to person and are not guaranteed.
Better Together
Tox Relaxes. Filler Restores.
They solve different problems. Neurotoxin softens the lines your expressions carve into the skin. Dermal filler replaces the volume that has been lost underneath it. A full plan usually uses both, staged so you can see what each one is contributing rather than changing everything at once.
Common Questions
Before You Book
How many units will I need?
It depends on the area, how strong the muscle is and what you want the result to look like. Two people treating the same area can need very different amounts. You will be given the number and the price before we begin, so there are no surprises at checkout.
Will I still be able to move my face?
Yes, and that is the point. We treat the specific muscles causing the lines you dislike and leave the rest alone. If you want more movement retained, say so at your consultation and we will dose accordingly.
How soon will I see it?
Most people notice something around day three to five, with the full effect at about two weeks. That is why the follow-up is booked at two weeks rather than sooner.
How often do I need to come back?
Typically every three to four months. People who treat consistently often find they need slightly fewer units over time as the habit of creasing the skin eases.
Does it hurt?
The needle is very fine and each injection takes a second. Most clients describe it as a quick pinch. No numbing is usually needed.
What is the difference between Xeomin and Botox?
Both are botulinum toxin type A and both do the same job. Xeomin is a purified formulation without the accompanying proteins found in some other products. Your provider will talk through which is appropriate for you.
When should I book before an event?
At least two to three weeks ahead. That gives the result time to develop fully and leaves room for a follow-up adjustment if one is wanted.