let’s talk about tox

How Does the Toxin Work?

Neurotoxins, or wrinkle relaxers, work by temporarily paralyzing or weakening specific muscles. It’s derived from the bacterium Clostridium botulinum but is used in very controlled, small doses.

How long does the toxin last?

With toxins, the dose correlates to the duration, meaning the higher the dose of the toxin, the longer it’ll last. However, if you don’t want a “frozen” appearance, less units are used. Typical results last 3-4 months but can be longer or shorter depending on how quickly your body processes the toxin.

Contraindications

  • allergy to botulinum toxin

  • pregnant or breast feeding

  • allergy to cow’s milk (Dysport)