You’ve undoubtedly heard of neurotoxin. Neurotoxin quickly became famous after becoming FDA-approved for the cosmetic use of improving the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles on the forehead and around the outside corners of the eyes. However, do you know that neurotoxin is also used for therapeutic use to treat medical conditions, such as migraines and excessive sweating? Read on to learn more about the difference between Neurotoxin Cosmetic and therapeutic neurotoxin.
What is Neuromodulator Cosmetic used for?
This cosmetic procedure (what many people commonly associate neuromodulators with) is used to get rid of unwanted wrinkles and aging lines around the forehead, frown lines, crow’s feet, and other facial features.
At R·MEDY Aesthetics Burnaby, we use neuromodulators to help you look and feel younger. In fact, neuromodulators can be used in conjunction with dermal fillers.
Neuromodulators work by relaxing the muscles and smoothing wrinkles. Dermal fillers work differently.
Fillers add volume to certain areas of the face. They can lift the cheeks, smooth the “parenthesis” lines around the mouth, and plump the lips.
Combine dermal fillers with Neuromodulators, and you get a smooth appearance, looking 10–15 years younger!
What are the uses of Neuromodulator Therapeutic?
Neuromodulator Therapeutic is an FDA-approved treatment for the following conditions:
- Cervical dystonia
- Jaw clenching
- Teeth grinding
- Chronic migraines
- Some types of muscle pain
- TMJ
- Uncontrolled blinking (blepharospasm)
- Excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis)
Neuromodulators target the muscles that cause spasms in the neck, shoulders, and face. It provides therapeutic relief by blocking nerve signals to these muscles. While neuromodulators can be administered with a simple injection, you should consult with an experienced R·MEDY Aesthetics doctor to ensure the correct dosage and needle placement are used.
How do Neuromodulators work?
Neuromodulators works by blocking or limiting the activity of muscles, nerves, or glands in the body according to the specific area that is treated.
The weakening of muscles helps suppress facial expressions that cause deep lines, which will eventually result in you having fewer wrinkles.
Reduced muscular activity for therapeutic purposes can alleviate shoulder and back pain, muscle spasms, and jaw clenching, to name a few.
Reduced nerve activity for therapeutic purposes is specifically helpful with chronic migraines, where the transmission of pain sensations is limited in the treated areas of the head and neck.
With regards to reduced glandular activity, Neuromodulators are specifically helpful in reducing the production of sweat in the treated area without affecting the perspiration of the entire body, which is required for optimal temperature regulation.
Both therapeutic and cosmetic neuromodulators work in the same way, but depending on where they’re administered, it depends on the desired outcome, whether it be to give you the look you desire or to treat the medical condition you’ve been struggling with.
Are cosmetic Neuromodulator and therapeutic Neuromodulator processes different?
The treatment process is very similar for both cosmetic and therapeutic Neuromodulators.
You will be examined very thoroughly to ensure that all of your needs are met and that your budget can cover the cost of the treatment, although most third-party health insurance companies will usually cover therapeutic Neuromodulators to some extent.
Neuromodulators will be injected into the appropriate areas, and you will begin to see results or feel the effects of the treatment within 2-3 days, although it can take up to 2 weeks for full results to be achieved.
For both cosmetic and therapeutic Neuromodulators, you will need to keep up with treatments at approximately three-month intervals (the average interval between treatments for hyperhidrosis is six months).
The only difference between these two types of Neuromodulators is that therapeutic Neuromodulators requires you to undergo a physical examination and diagnosis before the Neuromodulator is prescribed to you and before the actual treatment can be planned and scheduled. This way, the examiner will be able to clearly find the root cause and reason behind your symptoms, decide if Neuromodulators are the right treatment for you, and then create a treatment plan that best suits your needs.
How does Neuromodulator for migraines work?
In 2010, the FDA approved the use of Neuromodulators for the treatment of headaches and migraines in adults. Therefore, if you suffer from chronic migraines, Neuromodulators can help reduce the pain and sometimes even eliminate it altogether.
A series of Neuromodulator injections will help prevent the onset of migraines by keeping you from taking painkillers and enduring the side effects.
Some medications used to treat chronic migraines can even cause headaches as well as many other side effects, making Neuromodulator a treatment option worth serious consideration. .
Neuromodulators help stop migraines by blocking nerve pain signals from traveling to the brain, thereby reducing pain.
If you are suffering from severe muscle pain, headaches, or even migraines, then Neuromodulators are the perfect solution for you. You can learn more about how Neuromodulator treatment services can help reduce pain here.
If this sounds like the right treatment for you, the first step is to give our clinic a call. Our fantastic team will take you through the booking process, costs, and treatment plan. You will soon feel the amazing effects of therapeutic Neuromodulator.
How long do Neuromodulators last?
On average, the effects of Neuromodulators will last around 4 months. That means that you will only need approximately three Neuromodulator sessions a year to maintain its effects. The precise length of Neuromodulator’s effectiveness can depend on where the injections are targeted: around the eye area, it may last for 2-3 months, for example, while in the forehead, its effects can linger for around 4-5 months.
Are Neuromodulators safe?
Yes, Neuromodulators are very safe. In 2002, the FDA officially approved the use of Neuromodulators, which had been carefully tested and developed for about a century prior to that. Your doctor will be highly trained in the use of Neuromodulators, and at R·MEDY Aesthetics Burnaby, you can be sure that they will be very experienced.
Do Neuromodulators hurt?
You will only feel a slight pinching sensation when the Neuromodulator is injected. If necessary, you can ask your esthetician to apply a numbing cream or ice before the Neuromodulator injection to further minimize discomfort. After the injection, there should be no further discomfort, although slight swelling and bruising may occur.
Trust your Neuromodulator treatment with R·MEDY Aesthetics
We excel at injecting Neuromodulators on a cosmetic and therapeutic level throughout Vancouver, including Burnaby and Coquitlam.
If you have any questions about Neuromodulators or are in pain, please contact us for a comprehensive examination and see if we’re the right Neuromodulator providers for you.