As the name suggests, neuromodulators mimic neurotransmitters in your body. When these drugs are injected into the muscles or skin, they block nerve signals that cause muscle twitching and spasms. In other words, they relax muscles by stopping them from contracting—and make wrinkles less noticeable by soothing the skin around them!
Wrinkle relaxers are a great way to keep your skin looking youthful and smooth. Not only do they make you look younger, but they also help you get through your routine faster. Wrinkle relaxers also work almost instantly and can last for months.
Plus, when it’s time to get rid of them, you must wait until your next appointment with the dermatologist. In this article, we’ll go over some of the advantages of getting wrinkle relaxers so you can decide if this procedure is proper for you!
Types of Wrinkle Relaxers
Botox
Botox is a purified protein injected into muscles to relax them temporarily. It treats wrinkles and lines on the face and works by blocking nerve impulses that cause muscle contractions. Botox is the most popular wrinkle relaxer, but there are others available.
A few other wrinkle relaxers are similar to Botox, including Dysport and Xeomin (also known as incobotulinumtoxina). These injectables give results identical to Botox injections, but they don’t last as long—around four months instead of six months or more—and they can be slightly more expensive than Botox injections.
Xeomin
Xeomin is a purified protein injected into the muscles to relax them. Xeomin is not a muscle relaxant and does not affect the muscles. It treats wrinkles on the forehead, crow’s feet, and frown lines.
Dysport
Dysport is a botulinum toxin that temporarily weakens the muscles around your facial muscles and reduces the appearance of wrinkles. It’s injected into specific facial muscles that produce frown lines, crow’s feet, and other wrinkles.
Dysport is indicated for treating moderate to severe glabellar lines (wrinkles between the eyebrows), horizontal forehead lines, and crow’s feet at the outer corners of the eyes. The effects have been shown to last up to four months after treatment but can be maintained with repeat injections every three months, which are recommended if you want long-lasting results.
Jeuveau
This is where Jeuveau comes in. The neuromodulator is injected into the skin in specific areas of the face to smooth the appearance of wrinkles and prevent them from forming further. It’s a non-invasive treatment that can improve your appearance or complement other anti-aging therapies you may be interested in trying.
Jeuveau is a neuromodulator that blocks nerve signals to muscles, reducing muscle activity and preventing muscle contractions. This helps relax your facial muscles, softening their appearance and smoothing out wrinkles for a more youthful look.
How Does a Neuromodulator Work?
Botox and Dysport are the same things. Both botulinum toxins are produced in a lab, purified, and then injected into muscles to paralyze them. Xeomin is also a neurotoxin, but it’s made differently than Botox or Dysport, which means it doesn’t work the same way as those two products.
Botulinum toxin is a neurotoxin that stops nerve signals from reaching certain muscle groups by affecting the release of neurotransmitters at their nerve endings. This prevents nerves from telling your muscles to contract, leading to relaxed muscles.
Injecting neuromodulators into specific areas like your forehead or crow’s feet can help prevent fine lines from forming in those areas by keeping them comfortable and plump-looking for months on end.
Results of Treatment
The results of your treatment depend on the area you are treating and the product that is used. For example, Botox injections typically last about three to four months, while Dysport injections last about six months. Xeomin lasts up to nine months in some people. How long a person’s effects last vary from one person to another, and it depends on many factors, including general health and lifestyle habits (smoking, sun exposure).
It can take one day to see any results after a treatment, but it usually takes two days before you notice any difference in how your treated areas appear and feel.
Advantages of Getting Wrinkle Relaxers
You Look Younger
Wrinkles are unsightly and can make your skin look older than it is. Wrinkle relaxers can help you look younger by temporarily reducing the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines on your face. Wrinkle relaxers also help to reduce pigmentation, which causes dark spots on the skin and around the eyes.
You’ll get through your routine faster.
If you’re anything like me, it can feel like your morning routine is never-ending. You wake up, get ready for work or school, eat breakfast and then head out the door.
But there is a way to speed up this seemingly endless cycle? A wrinkle relaxer could be just what you need to make your day more efficient and productive.
- Wrinkle relaxers can make you look younger. If you’re worried about aging or have wrinkles that bother you, this is an excellent benefit. Wrinkles are often caused by sun damage and genetics, so they’re not always easy to eliminate.
However, regular wrinkle relaxers (and consistent sunscreen use) can reduce or even stop many common signs of aging over time!
- They’re convenient for people with busy schedules. Many people need more time in their day for everything they need to do! With wrinkle relaxer injections from a dermatologist or plastic surgeon, though, there’s no need for extra trips out of town.
It can all be done right there in your neighborhood without taking any more time than usual at home after work/school each day during business hours (or on weekends if needed).
Takeaway
Botox is the most popular wrinkle relaxer. It’s FDA approved and proven safe and effective in treating wrinkles, crow’s feet, and frown lines. Botox can also be used for excessive sweating. When choosing between Botox or another wrinkle-relaxing treatment for yourself or your loved one, think about what you want to achieve: how dramatic do you want the results?
A quick search online will reveal many options for wrinkle relaxers that are less expensive than Botox but equally effective at treating wrinkles around the eyes and forehead.
Conclusion
Wrinkle relaxers are an alternative to Botox, Xeomin, and Dysport. They work based on the same principles as these injectables but contain different active ingredients that may be more suitable for your skin type or aesthetic goals. We recommend talking to your doctor about which treatment is best for you.
Aesthetic House offers wrinkle relaxer services to smooth out your skin and make you look years younger. We can work with all skin types, and we specialize in treating acne scars and other blemishes that can make you feel self-conscious about your appearance.
