Understanding
Repeated frowning, squinting, and raising your brows leave their mark. Over time the vertical lines between the brows, the horizontal creases across the forehead, and the crow's feet beside the eyes deepen from dynamic folds into lines you see even at rest. Many patients tell us they look angry, worried, or exhausted when they feel none of those things. Heavy makeup often settles into these creases and makes them look worse rather than softer.
Xeomin relaxes the specific muscles that create these expression lines, so the skin above them smooths and the etched look softens. Because Melissa places small, precise doses only where they are needed, your brows and eyes still move naturally and your expressions stay your own. Results build gradually over about a week, there is little to no downtime, and most patients return to their day right after their appointment feeling more refreshed.
Xeomin is an FDA-approved injectable neurotoxin from Merz Aesthetics that softens frown lines between the brows. It is a purified, "naked" toxin with accessory proteins removed, which may reduce the chance of resistance over time.
Melissa places several small injections with a fine needle in a quick, comfortable visit with no general anesthesia; many choose it as a purified alternative to Botox. Smoothing appears within three to five days and lasts about three to four months.
Treatment Timeline:
3–5 days after treatment (lines begin to soften)
About 2 weeks (full smoothing appears)
10–20 minutes (a quick, uncomplicated visit)
Little to no downtime (return to your day right away)
Purified and Precise
Free of accessory proteins, which may lower resistance risk over time
Precise dosing softens lines while keeping your expressions your own
Return to most daily activities right after your appointment
A clean, simplified formulation with only the active molecule
Helpful for patients with reduced response to other neurotoxins
Compare Your Options
| Treatment | Formula | Onset | Results | Duration | Downtime | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xeomin | Purified, no accessory proteins | 3-5 days | Smooth, natural | 3-4 months | Minimal | Reduced response to other toxins |
| Botox | Includes accessory proteins | 3-5 days | Smooth, natural | 3-4 months | Minimal | The most-studied option |
| Dysport | Includes accessory proteins | 2-3 days | Softens larger areas | 3-4 months | Minimal | Broader forehead coverage |
Xeomin is well suited to healthy adults who want to soften dynamic wrinkles while keeping natural expression. It is also a strong choice for patients who have found other neurotoxins less effective over time.
During your consultation, Melissa reviews your health history and any prior injectable experience to confirm Xeomin is safe for you. If you are still deciding between products, our Botox in Wellington, FL page explains the most-studied option, and Xeomin serves as the purified alternative.
Step-by-Step Process
What to Know
Xeomin is an FDA-approved neurotoxin with an established safety record. When administered by a trained injector, side effects are usually mild and temporary, resolving within hours to a couple of days.
Most side effects are mild and temporary. They can include slight redness, swelling, or tenderness at the injection sites, and occasionally a mild headache. These effects typically resolve within a few hours to a couple of days. Small bruises may appear and usually fade within a week.
Less commonly, patients may experience temporary eyelid or brow drooping if the product spreads beyond the intended muscle, which resolves on its own as the effect wears off. Serious reactions are rare when treatment is performed by a trained injector.
Xeomin (incobotulinumtoxinA) is FDA-approved for the temporary treatment of moderate to severe frown lines. As detailed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, all botulinum toxin products carry a boxed warning about the rare possibility of toxin spread. Melissa's clinical training and precise, minimal dosing help keep your treatment safe.
Most patients notice their frown lines beginning to soften within 3 to 5 days of Xeomin, with the full smoothing effect visible around two weeks. Results typically last 3 to 4 months, and many patients maintain their look with treatments a few times a year. Individual results vary based on anatomy, muscle strength, and the number of units used.
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Our patients achieve real, natural-looking results with our treatments. Individual outcomes vary based on each patient's body, treatment plan, and lifestyle.
Pricing and Payment Options
At Healthy Enhancements, Xeomin is priced at $12 per unit. The number of units you need depends on the treatment area, your muscle strength, and your goals, so your total cost is personalized. Melissa reviews an estimate with you during your consultation and works within your budget, using the minimal product necessary for a natural result. Frown lines often use fewer units than a full forehead or crow's feet treatment.
We want treatment to fit your life and your budget.
Melissa Lawler, APRN, MSN, FNP-C has been a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner since 2013 and completed Allergan Aesthetics injectables training in 2017. Her ICU background gives her a detailed understanding of facial anatomy, and she uses the minimal product necessary to keep your Xeomin results natural.
Board-certified FNP trained by Allergan Aesthetics since 2017
Melissa reviews your goals and questions before any treatment
The minimal product necessary to enhance your natural beauty
Solo-provider attention with plans built around your goals
Wellington's first med spa serving western Palm Beach County
Gentle, least-invasive care in a calm, private clinic setting
Expert Wrinkle-Relaxing Treatment for Frown Lines, Crow's Feet and Forehead Lines
Hyaluronic Acid Filler for Lips, Cheeks and Smile Lines
Needle-Free Facial Toning and Lifting Without Surgery or Downtime
Xeomin is a purified toxin with its accessory proteins removed, while Botox is the most-studied option and includes those proteins. Both soften dynamic wrinkles, and Melissa can help you choose during a consultation.
It depends on the treatment area and your muscle strength. Frown lines usually take fewer units than the forehead or crow's feet. Melissa maps a personalized plan at $12 per unit.
Most patients feel only a brief pinch with each injection. The needles are very fine and the appointment usually takes 10 to 20 minutes.
Yes. Many patients pair Xeomin with dermal fillers to address both wrinkles and volume loss. Melissa reviews a combined plan during your consultation.
Cosmetic Xeomin for wrinkles is not covered by insurance. We offer Cherry patient financing to help make treatment more manageable.
Because Xeomin removes the accessory proteins, some studies suggest it may reduce the chance of forming resistance, so it can help patients who noticed a reduced response to another product.
Results typically last about 3 to 4 months. Many patients schedule maintenance treatments a few times a year to keep their smooth, refreshed look.