Traditionally, ideal candidates include patients in their mid-30s or 40s seeking to minimize fine lines and wrinkles.  However, the average age for a typical Botox user is rapidly decreasing.  Social media has created an influx of younger individuals being treated with Botox® and facial fillers. This younger generation pursues the injections as a preventative measure.  Moreover, an increasing number of men are taking advantage of the benefits of Botox®.  Rightfully so, as their results are equally as impressive as women’s!

There are those who believe years of using Botox® can build up immunity to movement and cause frozen muscles.  If you feel Botox® has lost its magic touch, try Xeomin®.  Like Botox®, Xeomin® is a botulinum toxin, though touted as a more-pure version of the neurotoxin.  It is often referred to as the “naked” neurotoxin. Unlike Botox®, Xeomin® has no additives, just botulinum toxin A.  It is believed there is less of a risk of developing resistance against Xeomin® versus Botox®.  Like Botox®, the effects occur 5-7 days after the injections and can last 3-6 months. Essentially, the majority of the studies indicate the two products to have similar effects and to be equally as effective.