Injectables · Benicia, CA
Xeomin in Benicia, CA
Xeomin is an FDA-approved neurotoxin that softens frown lines, forehead lines and crow's feet, purified down to the core neurotoxin with no accessory proteins. At Benicia Medical Aesthetics, Janeeh Miranda, MSN, FNP-C, a board-certified nurse practitioner, plans and injects every Xeomin treatment. Results typically last 3 to 4 months.
XeominInjectables- Treatment time
- 10 to 20 minutes
- Downtime
- Minimal. Most patients go straight back to their day
- Results show
- In 3 to 5 days, full results around 2 weeks
- Lasts
- 3 to 4 months
What Xeomin does, and what it will not do
Xeomin (incobotulinumtoxinA), made by Merz Aesthetics, relaxes the muscles behind expression lines by briefly blocking the nerve signal that makes them contract. The skin above stops creasing as hard, and the line softens over the following days.
Every botulinum toxin product starts with the same core molecule. Most also carry accessory proteins that come along from manufacturing. Merz filters those out, so Xeomin contains only the 150 kDa neurotoxin itself. That is why it gets called the "naked" neurotoxin.
Does that matter for you? For most first-time patients, the result looks the same as any other neurotoxin in skilled hands. Researchers have suggested that without accessory proteins, the body may be less likely to build antibodies that make treatments stop working, which is a concern mainly for people treated regularly over many years. The evidence is still debated, and Janeeh will tell you plainly where it stands.
Xeomin treatment areas
Xeomin is FDA-approved for the three upper face areas, and in 2024 it became the first neurotoxin approved to treat all three in the same session. Other areas are off-label uses that Janeeh discusses with you at your consultation.
- FDA-approved
Frown lines (the 11s)
- FDA-approved
Forehead lines
- FDA-approved
Crow's feet
- Off-label
Bunny lines on the sides of the nose
- Off-label
Jawline slimming at the masseter
- Off-label
Neck bands
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Xeomin suits you if you
- Have moderate to severe lines when you frown, squint or raise your brows
- Want to treat your whole upper face in one visit
- Have had neurotoxin for years and want to talk through a purified option
- Want a natural result with your expressions intact
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Skip Xeomin if you have an infection where you would be injected or an allergy to any botulinum toxin product. Tell Janeeh about any nerve or muscle condition, and if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Your Xeomin appointment, step by step
Consultation
Janeeh watches your face move, reviews your health history and any past neurotoxin treatments, and marks the areas to treat. You get your total before anything starts.
Treatment
She places small injections with a very fine needle. You may feel a mild pinch or slight pressure. The treatment takes 10 to 20 minutes.
Aftercare
Mild swelling, small injection marks or temporary redness can show for a short while. Bruising is rare. Most patients go straight back to work.
Results and maintenance
Lines start to soften in 3 to 5 days, with full effects around 2 weeks. Maintenance visits every 3 to 4 months keep results steady.
Xeomin or Botox?
Xeomin and Botox Cosmetic are both botulinum toxin type A, and both are FDA-approved for frown lines, forehead lines and crow's feet. Botox Cosmetic is also approved for neck bands. The main difference is the formula: Xeomin has its accessory proteins removed, and Botox keeps them.
Xeomin results from Benicia patients
Every photo here is a patient of this practice, shared with written consent.
Individual results vary. Photos show patients of Benicia Medical Aesthetics, shared with written consent. They are not a guarantee of your result.
See more results“I would highly recommend Janeeh for your medical aesthetic needs. She was very knowledgeable and it showed that she really enjoyed her craft.. She took her time and explained everything while not trying to pressure me into purchasing things that I did not need. Janeeh had a beautiful personality and wasn't judgmental during the session”
Pricing
How Xeomin pricing works
Janeeh gives you the total at your consultation, before treatment starts.
Memberships
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What makes Xeomin different from other neurotoxins?
Xeomin is purified to contain only the core neurotoxin, with the accessory proteins found in other botulinum toxin products removed. That is why it is called the "naked" neurotoxin. In 2024, Xeomin became the first neurotoxin FDA-approved to treat frown lines, forehead lines and crow's feet together in one session.
How long does Xeomin last?
Xeomin typically lasts 3 to 4 months. How long your own result holds depends on your metabolism, the strength of the treated muscles, the area treated and your lifestyle. Most patients book a Xeomin maintenance treatment every 3 to 4 months to keep their lines soft and prevent them from setting in again.
When will I see Xeomin results?
Xeomin results begin to appear within 3 to 5 days, and the full effect is visible around 2 weeks. The change builds gradually as muscle activity decreases, so it looks natural. If you have an event coming up, book your Xeomin treatment at least 2 to 3 weeks before the date.
Does Xeomin hurt?
Xeomin injections feel like a mild pinch or slight pressure, and the discomfort is brief. Janeeh uses very fine needles, and the full Xeomin treatment takes 10 to 20 minutes. Afterward you may see mild redness, slight swelling or small injection marks, which settle quickly, and bruising is rare.
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Book your Xeomin consultation
Tell Janeeh which lines you notice first. She will map them and give you a total before any injection.