Xeomin Skin Botox: How Is It Different from Regular Botox?

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I’m Youngjin Wi from Beauty’s Doctor.

Sometimes, you may become concerned about excess oil that makes your skin look shiny or pores that appear enlarged.

At times like these, you may hear, “I heard Botox can help with that, too,” and start looking into skin Botox.

However, thinking of skin Botox as exactly the same as regular wrinkle Botox can be a little confusing.

That is because, even when the same botulinum toxin is used, the injection layer and technique are different.

Where is regular Botox injected?

Regular wrinkle Botox is generally described as being injected into the muscle layer that creates facial expressions.

For example, it is often discussed for areas related to the movement of facial expression muscles, such as the glabella, forehead, and around the eyes.

The goal is to control muscle movement and reduce the degree to which the skin above it folds.

Therefore, regular Botox is a treatment that is primarily considered in terms of muscle movement.

Where is skin Botox injected?

Skin Botox is described as being injected in tiny amounts divided across multiple points in the superficial layer of the skin, rather than into the deeper muscle layer.

It is also called micro-Botox, dermotoxin, or meso-Botox.

The key point is that a small amount is divided among multiple points and injected superficially.

Therefore, even if the same ingredient as regular Botox is used, the criteria considered during consultation are different.

To summarize simply:

Regular wrinkle Botox

→ Considered based on the movement of facial expression muscles

Skin Botox

→ Injected in tiny amounts divided across points in the superficial layer of the skin

The key difference

→ The injection depth and purpose, rather than the ingredient

In other words, with skin Botox, it is more important to consider which layer is being treated and for what purpose than simply whether it is “Botox or not.”

How should it be considered for pore and oil concerns?

Skin Botox is often discussed in connection with concerns about pores, oiliness, and skin texture.

However, there is an important point to keep in mind here.

It should not be stated definitively that “pores will shrink” or “sebum will disappear.”

The changes you notice may vary depending on your skin type, sebum production, pore condition, and injection depth.

Therefore, during a consultation, it is helpful to first determine whether your pores are primarily related to sebum, reduced elasticity, or a skin-texture concern.

What kind of toxin is Xeomin?

There are several botulinum toxin products used for skin Botox.

Xeomin is one of them.

Xeomin is known as a botulinum toxin product made by Merz of Germany.

According to the FDA label, Xeomin contains a 150 kDa active neurotoxin and is described as a product manufactured without accessory proteins.

In simple terms, it can be understood as a toxin product in which complexing proteins have been removed.

Is Xeomin automatically the best choice?

It is difficult to make that conclusion definitively.

The criteria for selecting a toxin product may vary depending on the treatment area, purpose, history of previous procedures, concerns about resistance, and skin condition.

There may be cases in which Xeomin’s characteristics are advantageous, but the same answer is not necessarily right for everyone.

During a consultation, it is better to first consider whether it suits your condition and goals rather than which toxin is well known.

How should the duration be considered?

The effects of botulinum toxin may gradually diminish over time.

Therefore, it is difficult to assume that the results will continue indefinitely after a single treatment.

In addition, because skin Botox is injected at multiple points in the superficial layer of the skin, the way its effects are perceived may differ from that of regular wrinkle Botox.

The duration and whether repeat treatment is appropriate should be determined based on your individual condition.

Points to check before treatment

Before a skin Botox consultation, it is helpful to check the following:

1. Whether enlarged-looking pores are the primary concern

2. Whether you tend to have a high level of oil or sebum production

3. Whether uneven skin texture or fine lines are also present

4. Whether Botox for the facial expression muscles is needed

5. Whether you have a history of previous toxin treatments

6. Whether you have been informed about the possibility of bruising, redness, and injection marks

7. Whether you have been informed about the possibility of your facial expressions feeling unnatural

In particular, when injections are administered superficially across the entire face, careful decisions about the amount and location of the injections are important.

Reactions that may occur after injection

Skin Botox is also an injection treatment.

Temporary redness, bruising, swelling, and injection marks may occur after treatment.

If your skin is sensitive, you may also experience more noticeable irritation or discomfort.

Depending on the injection sites and amount used, there is also a possibility that your facial expressions may feel unnatural.

If you have an important event coming up, it is advisable to discuss and adjust the timing of treatment during your consultation.

Frequently asked questions

Q. Is skin Botox the same as wrinkle Botox?

The same botulinum toxin may be used, but the injection depth and purpose are described differently.

Wrinkle Botox is primarily considered in relation to the facial expression muscles, while skin Botox can be understood as being injected in tiny amounts divided across points in the superficial layer of the skin.

Q. Is skin Botox always good for pores?

It is difficult to say that it is always effective.

There can be many reasons why pores appear enlarged, including sebum, reduced elasticity, skin texture, scarring, and aging.

Therefore, it is important to first identify the cause.

Q. Will the results last indefinitely after one treatment?

No.

The effects of botulinum toxin may gradually diminish over time.

The appropriate time for another consultation may vary depending on your individual condition and treatment goals.

Q. Can side effects occur?

Yes. Because this is an injection treatment, redness, bruising, swelling, pain, and injection marks may occur.

Botulinum toxin may also rarely affect areas outside the injection site, so it is advisable to thoroughly review your medical history and precautions before treatment.

The official Xeomin information also warns of the risk that the toxin’s effects may spread beyond the injection site.

Skin Botox may use the same ingredient as regular Botox, but it should be understood as a treatment that differs in injection depth and purpose.

It may be discussed for concerns about pores, oiliness, and skin texture, but it is not suitable in the same way for every skin type.

Before your consultation, it is helpful to first determine whether your concern is primarily related to sebum and pores, expression lines, or reduced skin elasticity.

Thank you for reading this lengthy post.

This was Youngjin Wi.