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Botox to the Back of the Head: Yes, It’s a Thing!

Occipital Botox is the Latest trending ‘tox Treatment—Here’s Why If you thought Botox was just for smoothing frown lines or slimming the jawline, think again. More and more patients are discovering the surprising functional benefits of Botox to the back of the head. This treatment is known as “Occipital Botox,” and it may be an excellent option to help release tension and provide relief in ways you may not expect. What is Occipital Botox? Occipital Botox is the application of a strategic dose of neurotoxin—we offer Botox, Dysport, Xeomin, or Jeuveau—to the muscles at the back of the head, just above the neck. These muscles at the base of the...

Woman getting Botox-type injectable treatment at a medical spa

Should I switch up my Botox-type injectables?

When you ask your injector for “some Botox,” do you know which formula they choose for you? Each of the Botox-type injectables available—BOTOX®, Dysport®, Jeuveau®, and Xeomin®—contains botulinum toxin type A and is FDA-approved. But they have slight differences, and it is possible in rare cases for patients to require a change in formula after developing Botox resistance. Our qualified aesthetics team has helped numerous patients navigate the vast array of injectables available at our Joplin, MO medspa. Below, they explain what you need to know. What are the different brands of injectable neurotoxins? The injectable botulinum toxins (a.k.a. neurotoxins or neuromodulators) currently available for cosmetic enhancements today are: Botox...