Neuromodulators

Neuromodulators are injectable medicines used in aesthetic medicine to temporarily relax certain muscles responsible for expression wrinkles.

Their objective is not to change the identity of the face, but to soften the dynamic lines, prevent the appearance of deeper wrinkles and achieve a more rested and natural appearance, always respecting the facial expression.

When they are applied correctly by a qualified doctor, they allow a subtle rejuvenation without the face losing its naturalness.

Neuromodulators temporarily decrease the contraction of specific muscles. By reducing the strength of these muscles, the expression wrinkles soften, the lines are prevented from deepening over time and the skin remains more relaxed.

The effect is reversible and disappears progressively.

Neuromodulators are especially effective for dynamic wrinkles, that is, those that appear when gesturing. The most frequent areas are:

• Frown lines (between the eyebrows).
• Forehead.
• Crow's feet.
• Excessive elevation of the eyebrows.
• Neck bands in selected patients.

In addition, they can be used for medical purposes in certain indications, always under individual assessment.

Candidates may be patients who present expression wrinkles, wish to prevent facial ageing, seek a discreet rejuvenation, prefer non-surgical treatments and maintain realistic expectations.

The indication must always be individualised.

After a medical assessment, the muscles responsible for the wrinkles are identified. Then small injections are made with very fine needles at strategic points.

The procedure usually lasts between 10 and 20 minutes and allows an immediate return to usual activities.

The first changes are usually appreciated between 2 and 5 days after the treatment. The maximum effect is reached approximately at two weeks.

The duration varies between patients. In most cases the results are maintained approximately between 3 and 5 months, depending on factors such as muscle strength, individual metabolism, the dose used and the treated area.

Afterwards the effect disappears progressively.

When it is correctly indicated, it makes it possible to soften expression wrinkles, prevent the formation of deep wrinkles, achieve a more rested appearance, maintain facial naturalness, rejuvenate without surgery and obtain progressive and reversible results.

Yes. In selected patients it can be used to decrease the continuous repetition of certain gestures that favour the formation of permanent wrinkles.

There is no ideal age to begin; the indication depends on each patient.

Like any medical procedure, side effects can appear, generally mild and transient. Among them: redness, small bruises, local sensitivity, transient headache and slight inflammation.

Significant complications are infrequent when the treatment is performed by doctors with experience and a deep knowledge of facial anatomy.

During the first hours it is usually recommended not to massage the treated area, avoid intense physical exercise on the same day, avoid intense heat (sauna or very hot bath) and follow the recommendations indicated by the doctor.

Yes. It is frequently combined with hyaluronic acid, collagen biostimulators, polynucleotides, skinboosters, medical lasers and medical peels.

The combination makes it possible to address different aspects of facial ageing in a personalised way.

It is advisable to go to a medical assessment when the expression wrinkles begin to become visible, you want to prevent facial ageing, you seek a non-surgical treatment or you want to maintain a natural appearance.

• Myth: Neuromodulators leave the face without expression. Fact: When applied correctly, they soften wrinkles while maintaining a natural expression.
• Myth: They are only useful for older people. Fact: They can also be used with a preventive objective in selected patients.
• Myth: The treatment changes the personality or the identity of the face. Fact: The objective is to preserve naturalness and respect the own characteristics of each patient.
• Myth: The results are permanent. Fact: The effect is temporary and disappears progressively.
• Myth: Once the treatment has started it cannot be abandoned. Fact: It can be suspended at any time. The musculature will progressively recover its usual activity.

• Neuromodulators temporarily relax certain muscles responsible for expression wrinkles.
• Their objective is to rejuvenate the face while preserving naturalness.
• The results appear progressively and are reversible.
• It is a quick, safe treatment with little recovery time.
• It can be used both to correct and to prevent certain wrinkles.
• The personalised medical assessment is essential to obtain a harmonious result.