Each smile, pout, frown, and squint folds and creases facial skin. Over time, as facial expression muscles contract and wrinkle the overlying skin hundreds of thousands of times, repeated motion can lead to permanent creasing, wrinkling, and visible facial aging. It does not have to be this way.
At Cosmetic Surgery Specialists of Memphis, Dr. Peter Aldea and Dr. Patricia Eby provide Botox®, Xeomin®, and Dysport wrinkle smoothing treatments to help patients look younger and refreshed. Both surgeons are certified and re-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and are proud members of professional societies including the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and the Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons. Treatments are performed with a focus on precision, safety, and natural-looking results.
Botox®, Xeomin®, And Dysport Wrinkle Smoothing
BOTOX®, Xeomin®, and Dysport are Type A Botulinum Toxin (BTX-A), a highly purified protein derived from the Clostridium botulinum bacteria that has been in medical use close to 30 years.
The Botox®/Xeomin®/Dysport Treatment
Botox, Xeomin, and Dysport therapy is a relatively simple, virtually pain-free, 10-minute “lunch time” treatment that can dramatically smooth active wrinkles within a few days. No recovery time is needed and most people return to work immediately.
Minute amounts of BTX-A are injected with a tiny needle into specific points of the muscles causing your wrinkles after the area is frozen with very cold air. BTX-A then interferes with the ability of nerve impulses to cause contractions in those specific muscle areas for around 4 months. By relaxing targeted areas of the underlying frowning muscles, BTX-A smooths active facial lines and wrinkles.
A rested, smoother look gradually appears within 3 to 7 days after injection. Depending on the individual, the smoothing effect can last 4 to 6 months. After that, the muscles slowly regain their strength and wrinkles can reappear.
Treatment Timing And Ongoing Results
When the Botox/Xeomin effect begins to wear off, the wrinkles are frequently not as deep. If treated repeatedly at regular intervals, the frowning muscles become smaller and the duration of skin smoothness increases, which can prolong the period between treatments.
Botox/Xeomin treatments are often popular before national holidays, graduations, reunions, and summer travel. Botox has become the most popular and commonly used cosmetic procedure in the world.
What Can Go Wrong? Botox Side Effects
In the right hands of a plastic surgeon, BTX-A treatments are very safe with only rare serious side effects. Because BTX-A is broken down and metabolized at the injection site, it does not spread to other parts of the body.
Some known side effects may include temporary headache, slight bruising (especially if taking aspirin or Advil-like medications or supplements), or flu-like symptoms. Botox and Xeomin should not be used in the presence of infection at the proposed treatment sites or in individuals with known allergies or hypersensitivity to any ingredient in the formulation. In addition, individuals with a personal or family history of certain neuromuscular disorders should not be treated, as it may increase the risk of clinically significant systemic effects.
Why Injector Skill Matters
Facial expressions are created by the competing pull of 20 different pairs of facial expression muscles. These 40 muscles produce hundreds of expressions, from subtle to extreme. Achieving pleasing, natural, youthful expressions with Xeomin, Dysport, or Botox depends on a doctor’s knowledge of facial anatomy and artistic sense. Without them, results may be average or poor.
Bad Botox And Why It Happens
In many offices and spas, injectables are often done by “injectors” while the doctor is engaged elsewhere. By law, many healthcare professionals supervised by a doctor, and any doctor regardless of specialty, can legally inject Botox. Botox is now commonly performed in retail or spa-like settings, sometimes without meaningful medical supervision or experience.
Results from cosmetic injectables can vary significantly depending on the skill, experience, and approach of the provider. While some injectors rely on standardized treatment patterns, customized care tailored to each patient’s facial anatomy and goals often produces more natural-looking results. Although injectable treatments are non-surgical, they are still medical procedures and should be performed by properly trained, board-certified cosmetic medical professionals using FDA-approved products.
Cost Of Xeomin, Dysport, And Botox
The cost of injectable treatments can vary based on factors such as geographic location, product authenticity, provider experience, dilution practices, and the number of units or syringes required to achieve the desired results. Patients are encouraged to compare not only pricing, but also the quality of care, experience, and treatment approach when evaluating providers for Botox® and dermal filler procedures.
Unusually low pricing on injectable treatments may sometimes raise concerns about product authenticity, storage quality, or excessive dilution practices. Patients should choose experienced medical providers who use properly sourced, FDA-approved products and follow appropriate handling standards. It is also reasonable to ask to see the Botox® Cosmetic or Xeomin® vial before treatment and verify authenticity features, such as the manufacturer’s hologram labeling.
Why Choose Cosmetic Surgery Specialists Of Memphis For Botox® And Xeomin®?
Dr. Aldea and Dr. Eby are presented as the Memphis Botox and Xeomin experts, with extensive clinical experience and early adoption of cosmetic Botox use in Memphis. The text emphasizes that treatments are personally administered by Dr. Aldea or Dr. Eby, not delegated to injectors, and that care is individualized rather than template-based.
Their credentials and training are highlighted, including Dr. Aldea’s Master’s Degree in Anatomy and teaching experience at Columbia University. The practice also states it does not use knock-off, Canadian, or internet-derived products and will show patients the vial to determine authenticity.
Refresh Your Look With Botox®/Xeomin® In Memphis, TN
Botox and Xeomin treatments can help soften active facial lines and support a smoother, more refreshed look. To learn more about treatment options at Cosmetic Surgery Specialists of Memphis in Memphis, TN, call (901) 752-1412 to schedule a consultation.
