Xeomin
Xeomin is an FDA-approved wrinkle relaxer with a difference you cannot see but your body can: a highly purified formula with no unnecessary accessory proteins, often called a naked injectable. It smooths frown lines, forehead lines, and crow's feet the way Botox does, which may lower the likelihood of your body building resistance over time.
What isXeomin?
Xeomin is a botulinum toxin type A neuromodulator: injected into a specific facial muscle, it blocks the nerve signal telling that muscle to contract, and the skin creased by its constant motion smooths out. It temporarily improves moderate to severe facial wrinkles and, with regular maintenance treatments, can help keep them from becoming deeper over time.
Its distinction is purity. Xeomin is manufactured without the accessory proteins that surround the active molecule in other brands, which is why it is often called a naked injectable. Fewer extra proteins may mean a lower chance of your immune system developing resistance to the treatment over time.
The visit is quick: a consultation, then injections that take only a few minutes with a very fine needle. First improvement shows in 3 to 4 days, the full result in 7 to 10 days, and it lasts 3 to 4 months.
Who is Xeomin for?
Xeomin is for people who want their wrinkle relaxer to keep working, treatment after treatment.
Xeomin is not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding, or with certain neurological conditions; your medical history is reviewed at every consultation. Our injectors work with all FDA-approved neuromodulators and will tell you plainly whether Xeomin is your best fit.
You have visible expression lines
Frown lines, forehead lines, or crow's feet that show even when your face is relaxed.
You want a non-surgical treatment
A few precise injections in a short office visit, used by both men and women.
You plan to maintain results long term
The purified formula may reduce the chance of resistance developing over years of regular treatment.
You are in good overall health
A medical history review is part of every consultation.
You have realistic expectations
The goal is a refreshed, natural look, softened lines rather than a frozen face.
Where Xeominworks
Xeomin treats the classic expression zones of the upper face, and in some cases smaller areas lower on the face and neck. Your exact map is drawn at your consultation.
Select an area on the figure to see what Xeomin does there.
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Frown lines,before and after.
These pairs are from the treatment gallery on the practice's previous website, showing frown lines before and after Xeomin treatment. Drag the handle to compare.
See all Xeomin resultsIndividual results vary. These photographs are from the treatment gallery on the practice's previous website and are not a guarantee of your own outcome.
Whatto expect.
Book a consultationXeomin is priced by the areas treated and the amount used, so we give a personalized quote at your consultation.
After your consultation, the injections themselves take only a few minutes with a very fine needle; most patients feel a quick pinch.
Return to most normal activities right away. Minor redness, swelling, or bruising at the injection sites is temporary.
Improvement begins in 3 to 4 days and peaks at 7 to 10 days. Maintenance every 3 to 4 months keeps the result continuous.
Frequently asked questions
How is Xeomin different from Botox?
Xeomin is a purified form of botulinum toxin without the accessory proteins other brands carry. That naked formula may reduce the likelihood of your body developing resistance to the treatment over time.
How long does Xeomin take to work?
Most patients see improvement within 3 to 4 days, with full results in 7 to 10 days.
How long do Xeomin results last?
Typically 3 to 4 months. Regular maintenance treatments can help maintain smoother skin and prolong results.
Does Xeomin look natural?
Yes. In experienced hands the result is a refreshed face that still moves normally, never an overdone one.
Is Xeomin treatment painful?
Discomfort is minimal: a small pinch lasting seconds, from a very fine needle.
Is there any downtime after Xeomin?
Little to none. You can return to most normal activities shortly after your appointment.
Can Xeomin prevent wrinkles?
Yes. Used preventatively, it limits the repetitive muscle motion that deepens lines over time.
How often should I get Xeomin injections?
Every 3 to 4 months for most patients, which keeps results continuous through the year.
Is Xeomin safe for long-term use?
Yes. Xeomin is FDA approved and has many years of cosmetic and medical use behind it. Side effects are typically mild and temporary.
Who should avoid Xeomin?
It is not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding, or for people with certain neurological conditions. Your medical history is reviewed at your consultation.
Where to next
Related treatment
Botox
Soften lines and wrinkles.
Explore the treatmentRelated concern
Lines & Wrinkles
Motion lines and creases that stay put
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How Quickly Does Xeomin Start Working?
Anyone unhappy with the way their skin has changed with age will want to consider getting XEOMIN treatments.
Read the answerAsk about injectables.
Tell us what you would like to soften or restore. We will come back with which product fits, how long it lasts, and what to expect at your first visit.
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Ready when you are.
Book a consultation at our Montgomery Road office, or call and we will help you decide where to start.
Medically reviewed by Shalini Gupta, MD, Harvard-trained dermatologist and founder of The Dermatology, Laser & Vein Center. Last reviewed September 2026. This page is for education and is not a substitute for a personalized medical consultation.