Neurotoxin Injections

Rejuvenate MKE currently offers Xeomin and Dysport.

Neurotoxin injections at Rejuvenate MKE are performed by a board certified nurse practitioner who is certified in neurotoxin injections. You can feel assured that your injector is a dedicated professional and focused on delivering safe, high quality care.

Your injector will first perform a free consultation with you, which will include a review of your medical history and an assessment of your facial muscles. Together, your injector will work with you to provide you with a customized treatment plan. This plan is based on your concerns as well as your injector’s expertise, to help deliver you the highest quality results. After your consultation, your injector will “map” your dosing on your skin and provide your injections. Injections feel like a small pinch but are generally well-tolerated. Occasionally there may be mild, temporary redness and/or swelling at the injection site, which typically resolves within the hour. Mild bruising may occur at injection sites.

Note that neurotoxin treatments are dosed in units, and each facial muscle requires different amounts of toxin. No two people will have the same dosing.

As previously mentioned, neurotoxin is dosed in units. The cost at Rejuvenate MKE is $12/unit. The number of units required for your treatment depends on a few factors, including the area(s) being treated and your gender (men require more units than women).

Dysport also requires more units, because the units are different than typical “Botox” units. However, units are converted so pricing is equivalent.

On average, the number of units required for each area for a woman is as follows (men should expect to require 1.5-2x the number of units):

• Forehead: 8-20 units
• Eyebrow lift: 2-4 units per side
• Glabella (11’s or frown lines between the eyebrows): 15-30 units
• Bunny lines (wrinkles in the nose): 4-8 units
• Crow’s feet (wrinkles around eyes): 6-25 units per side
• “Lip flip” (to enhance appearance of fullness of lips or improve appearance of smoker’s lines): 2-4 units
• Marionette lines (wrinkles that appear when making a sad face): 2-8 units per side
• Chin: 4-8 units

Yes!

With the Xeomin Xperience+ Loyalty Program, you can earn points during your treatment which you can use on products and services. You can register even before your first visit. In addition, with a minimum purchase of 40 units of Xeomin, you’ll be rewarded a $50 virtual prepaid card that you can use at the time of your visit, so it’s like getting an instant $50 off!

Galderma offers ASPIRE Rewards for Dysport, including a $20 off reward to be used on your first visit.

Rejuvenate MKE has several recommendations for both immediately after your treatment, and over the next 24-48 hours, including:

• It is recommended that you do not wear makeup for at least 4 hours after your treatment. If you must apply it, you should wait until the bleeding has stopped and swelling has subsided, and you should apply it very gently
• Do not lie head down flat, touch or rub the treated areas for at least 4 hours after treatment
• Refrain from straining, heavy lifting and vigorous exercise for at least 24 hours following treatment
• Avoid the use of Tretinoin (Retin-A) and/or active skincare products for 24 hours after treatment
• Avoid alcohol for 24 hours after treatment, as this could increase your risk of bruising
• Avoid wearing tight fitting headwear (hats, headbands, etc.) over your treatment area for 24 hours after treatment
• Avoid NSAIDs (such as aspirin, ibuprofen, and Aleve) for 24-48 hours after treatment. If you need a pain reliever, you should take Tylenol as needed

This list is not all inclusive. You will be provided with a complete list of post-treatment instructions, and your injector will review these with you.

Neurotoxin treatments do take time to reach efficacy – approximately 14-21 days.

Results last 3 months, on average, but may be a little shorter or a little longer, depending on your metabolism. It is recommended that you be seen approximately every 3 months, if you desire maintenance of the results you have achieved.

When you book your appointment, you will receive an intake questionnaire and clinic policy information. You should complete this paperwork before your treatment, as your injector will review it with you at the time of your service.

You should come to your appointment with a clean, dry face. If you are wearing makeup, you will be required to remove it.

You should avoid receiving treatment within 2 weeks of a special event, such as a wedding, or if you will be unavailable for follow-up (for example, if you are traveling). This is because neurotoxin can take 14-21 days to achieve its full effect, and may require refinement.

If you are prone to bruising and bleeding, you should take arnica 5 days prior to treatment. You should avoid taking NSAIDs (including aspirin, ibuprofen, and Aleve) for 48-72 hours prior to your appointment.

You are strongly encouraged to return to the clinic 14-21 days after your treatment for evaluation of the results and refinement, as necessary. Follow-up must be performed during this timeframe, to ensure the neurotoxin has had time to take full effect. Rejuvenate MKE provides two complimentary units at the time of follow-up; additional units will be billed to you at the regular fee.

You may not be a good candidate if:

• You are allergic to any of the ingredients in the neurotoxin products
• You have an active infection for which you are taking antibiotics or antivirals
• You are actively receiving chemotherapy or radiation therapy
• You have a skin infection at the planned site of injection
• You are pregnant or breastfeeding
• You have a history of a nerve or muscle condition, such as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Myasthenia Gravis, or Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

This list is not all inclusive. Your injector will thoroughly review your health history and contraindications with you prior to your treatment.

Yes! You can amplify the results of your neurotoxin injections by pairing it with a chemical peel. With a minimum purchase of 20 units of neurotoxin, you’ll save on the cost of your peel.