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Meet Xeomin, the purified toxin
Double-filtered with XTRACT Technology™ — just the active toxin, no extra proteins. Made to enhance your look, not change it. $12/unit.
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The Xeomin difference
Beauty with intention. Double filtered.
Xeomin (incobotulinumtoxinA) by Merz is FDA-approved to temporarily improve moderate to severe frown lines, forehead lines, and crow’s feet — together or one area at a time. It is the first and only double-purified neuromodulator, using XTRACT Technology™ to strip away unnecessary complexing proteins.
- XTRACT Technology™. Xeomin is the first and only double-purified neuromodulator. Proprietary XTRACT filtering removes unnecessary complexing proteins, leaving the active 150 kDa toxin.
- Built for repeat treatments. Leftover inactive proteins in some toxins can be seen as foreign over time, which may blunt results. Merz reports zero toxin resistance in its clinical studies. Ryan will still dose from your history.
- FDA-approved upper face. Approved to temporarily improve moderate to severe frown lines, forehead lines, and crow’s feet — treated together or one area at a time.
- Room-temp vial before mixing. Unreconstituted Xeomin does not need refrigeration. After mixing, we handle it per manufacturer and clinic protocol.
- Natural movement, not frozen. Mapped, conservative dosing is designed to soften lines while you still look like you. Individual results vary.
- NP-administered, every visit. Ryan Kent, FNP-BC directs the consult and injects. Medical Director Dr. Mukesh Arora, MD oversees the protocol. Units are mapped at the visit — Xeomin doses are not interchangeable with other botulinum toxins.
How Xeomin works
Smooth the lines. Keep the face.
Xeomin relaxes the muscles that cause dynamic wrinkles — the ones that show when you smile, frown, or squint — so upper-face lines look softer without looking done.
Dynamic wrinkles
Upper-face lines show up when you smile, frown, or squint — that’s muscle movement under the skin, not “old skin.”
Muscles take a pause
Xeomin works beneath the surface to temporarily keep those targeted muscles from contracting.
You still look like you
Frown lines, forehead lines, and crow’s feet soften. The goal is a refreshed look — enhance it, don’t change it. Individual results vary.
Science from Merz Aesthetics. How Xeomin works on XeominAesthetic.com
Xeomin vs. other toxins
How it compares
| Xeomin | Botox / Dysport | |
|---|---|---|
| Formula | Double-purified with XTRACT Technology — complexing proteins removed | Typically include accessory / complexing proteins |
| Resistance | Merz reports zero toxin resistance in clinical studies | Accessory proteins may trigger neutralizing antibodies over years |
| FDA upper-face indication | Frown, forehead, and crow’s feet — together or separately | Indications vary by brand; ask at consult |
| Storage (unmixed) | No refrigeration needed before mixing | Typically refrigerated |
| Onset | Typically 3–7 days | Typically 3–7 days |
| Duration | About 3–4 months for most clients | About 3–4 months for most clients |
| Units | Mapped at your visit — not interchangeable with other toxins | Each brand uses its own unit scale |
Individual results and duration vary. Ryan will help you pick the brand that fits your face — we carry all five. See the six-way wrinkle-relaxer comparison.
Treatment map
Areas we treat with Xeomin
FDA-approved for frown lines, forehead lines, and crow’s feet — treated together or one at a time. Ryan can also map other expression lines when it’s clinically appropriate. Nothing is injected until you approve the units.
Forehead lines
Gently soften horizontal forehead lines for a calmer, smoother look.
Frown lines (11s)
Relax the lines between the brows for a more rested expression.
Crow’s feet
Soften fine lines at the outer corners of the eyes.
Bunny lines
Soften nose lines from smiling or scrunching.
Lip flip & smoker’s lines
Subtle upper-lip show or smoother vertical lip lines when appropriate.
Masseter & jawline
Slim and contour a bulky jaw when clinically appropriate.
Chin & DAO
Smooth chin dimpling and soften downturned mouth corners.
Neck bands
Soften platysmal bands for a firmer-looking neck.
Men’s toxin (Brotox)
Subtle smoothing tailored to male facial structure and stronger muscles.
Treatment options
Pick your plan
Every visit is directed by a full-authority nurse practitioner.
Xeomin
FDA-approved frown lines, forehead, and crow’s feet — plus other areas Ryan maps at your visit.
$12/unit
You approve units before we start.
Glow membership
$1/unit off every neurotoxin, including Xeomin — plus a monthly vitamin shot.
$79/mo
Member Xeomin = $11/unit.
Xperience+
Merz loyalty: $50 off a qualifying Xeomin treatment when you join, plus points toward up to $240 in annual Xeomin savings.
$50 to join
100 points per treatment. We’ll enroll you at the visit.
Your visit
What happens at Hello Gorgeous
01
Free consult
Ryan maps your face in motion, reviews toxin history, and quotes units before anything is injected.
02
10-minute treatment
Fine-needle injections. Most people feel a brief pinch. Stay upright 4 hours; skip heavy workouts that day.
03
Results + touch-up
Softening typically builds over 3–7 days. Follow-up around day 7–14 when a touch-up is appropriate.
Aftercare matches our other neuromodulators. Read the care guide.
Meet your providers
Directed by Dr. Arora, Dani & Ryan
We screen you like a medical practice, because we are one.
Dr. Mukesh Arora, MD
Medical Director
Physician oversight for every injectable protocol at Hello Gorgeous.
Danielle Alcala-Glazier
Owner & Founder
On site every day — the standards, the products, and the experience are hers.
Ryan Kent, FNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner · Injector
Directs every Xeomin consult and administers your treatment.
Xperience+
Rewarded, pure & simple
Looking good should feel rewarding. Join Merz’s Xperience+ loyalty program — Hello Gorgeous is a participating provider, so we apply your savings at the visit.
$50 just for joining
Save $50 on your next qualifying Xeomin treatment when you enroll in Xperience+.
Up to $240 a year
Keep your routine going — Merz members can unlock up to $240 in annual Xeomin savings.
100 points per treatment
Every 100 points = $10 off. Redeem on future visits or other Merz Aesthetics products and treatments.
At your visit
Enroll once. We apply it here.
Create a free Xperience+ account before you come in — or we’ll walk you through it at the desk. After Xeomin, we look you up by phone or email and apply eligible points and the $50 instant save.
- ▸ Bonus points for signup, birthday month, and coming back to the same provider
- ▸ Points expire 12 months from the date earned
- ▸ $50 instant save and points once every 90 days, at provider discretion
Terms, instant-savings eligibility, and annual caps set by Merz Xperience+. XeominAesthetic.com/rewards
Good to know
Common questions about Xeomin in Oswego.
- How does Xeomin work?
- Xeomin works beneath the skin to temporarily relax the muscles that cause dynamic wrinkles — the lines that appear when you smile, frown, or squint. When those muscles rest, frown lines, forehead lines, and crow’s feet look smoother, while your expressions stay yours. Individual results vary.
- What is XTRACT Technology?
- XTRACT Technology is Merz’s double-filtration process. It removes unnecessary complexing proteins so Xeomin contains the active neurotoxin molecule. Merz positions Xeomin as the first and only double-purified neuromodulator and reports zero toxin resistance in its clinical studies.
- What is Xeomin FDA-approved for?
- Xeomin is FDA-approved to temporarily improve the look of moderate to severe upper facial lines in adults: frown lines (glabella), forehead lines, and crow’s feet (lateral canthal lines) — treated simultaneously or individually. At Hello Gorgeous, Ryan Kent, FNP-BC may also map other expression lines when it is clinically appropriate.
- How is Xeomin different from Botox?
- Both temporarily relax targeted facial muscles. Xeomin is double-purified with XTRACT Technology so accessory complexing proteins are removed. Xeomin units are not interchangeable with other botulinum toxins — Ryan maps your dose at the visit. We’ll help you choose based on goals, history, and how your muscles respond.
- How much does Xeomin cost in Oswego?
- $12 per unit. Ryan maps the number of units to your face at the visit, and you approve the total before we inject. Glow members save $1/unit. Xperience+ members can save $50 on a qualifying Xeomin treatment when they join, earn 100 points per treatment, and unlock up to $240 in annual Xeomin savings (Merz terms apply).
- Does it hurt, and how long does it last?
- Most clients feel only a tiny pinch. Treatment takes about 10 minutes. Results typically last 3–4 months; individual duration varies. Retreatment is generally no sooner than every three months.
- Will I look frozen?
- The manufacturer designed Xeomin to enhance your look, not change it. We use conservative dosing to preserve natural movement and offer a touch-up window when clinically appropriate. Individual results vary.
- Can I switch from Botox to Xeomin?
- Yes. Tell Ryan exactly which toxin you had and when. We usually wait until prior toxin has worn off so we can assess baseline muscle activity. Doses are not interchangeable between brands.
- How does Xperience+ work at Hello Gorgeous?
- Xperience+ is Merz’s loyalty program. Join for free, then save $50 on a qualifying Xeomin treatment, earn 100 points per treatment (every 100 points = $10 off), and unlock up to $240 in annual Xeomin savings. Create your account at XperienceMerz.com before your visit — or we’ll help you at the desk. After treatment we look you up by phone or email and apply eligible savings. Instant $50 savings and points can be awarded once every 90 days and are at the provider’s discretion. Points expire 12 months from the date earned.
- Is there a consultation fee?
- No — Xeomin consultations with our nurse practitioner are free.
- Who injects Xeomin at Hello Gorgeous?
- Ryan Kent, FNP-BC administers Xeomin under Medical Director Dr. Mukesh Arora, MD. We are at 74 W. Washington Street, Oswego, IL 60543. Call 630-636-6193.
Ready to try Xeomin?
Free consult — same-day appointments often available in downtown Oswego. $12/unit, mapped at the visit.
Important safety information
XEOMIN® (incobotulinumtoxinA) is a prescription medicine injected into muscles to temporarily improve the look of moderate to severe upper facial lines (frown lines, forehead lines, and crow’s feet) in adults.
XEOMIN may cause serious side effects that can be life-threatening, including problems swallowing, speaking, or breathing, and spread of toxin effects hours to weeks after injection. Call your provider or get emergency help for those symptoms. Do not use Xeomin if you are allergic to it or another botulinum toxin, or if you have a skin infection at the planned injection site.
The most common side effect in upper-facial treatment is injection-site bruising. Other effects can include headache, eyelid or brow drooping, and allergic reactions.
Doses of Xeomin are not the same as other botulinum toxins. Tell Ryan every toxin, medicine, and muscle or nerve condition in your history.
This is not the full risk information. Read the Medication Guide and Full Prescribing Information at XeominAesthetic.com, or call 1-866-862-1211. Talk with Ryan Kent, FNP-BC before treatment.
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Medical Director · Internal Medicine
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