Botox, Dysport and Xeomin in Lake Mary

Both are botulinum toxin type A and work the same way. Dysport tends to spread a little more, which can suit broader areas like the forehead, and may show results a day or two sooner. Botox stays more concentrated, which suits small, precise areas. Units are measured differently, so dose counts are not directly comparable.

Xeomin is a neurotoxin that contains the active ingredient without additional accessory proteins, which is why it is sometimes called a naked neurotoxin. It treats the same areas as Botox and Dysport, with a similar onset and duration. Your provider can explain whether it is a good fit for you.

Not when it is dosed with restraint. Your provider places small amounts in specific muscles so lines soften while you can still smile, raise your brows and look like yourself. First-time clients often start conservatively and adjust at a two-week follow-up if they want a little more.

Results typically last three to four months. Movement returns gradually, so lines come back slowly rather than all at once. Many clients schedule treatments three or four times a year. How long it lasts depends on the area, your muscle strength, your metabolism and the dose used.

Very little. Most clients return to work or errands right away. You may see small bumps for up to an hour and, occasionally, a minor bruise for a few days. Stay upright for about four hours, avoid rubbing the area, and skip workouts, saunas and alcohol for the rest of the day.