Breast Augmentation

How you feel about your body has a lot to do with overall self-confidence.

When breast size or shape is an issue, many women turn to breast augmentation, or mammoplasty to increase breast size, improve symmetry, enhance appearance, and restore a confident self-image.

What is your reason for exploring breast surgery?

Do you want to enlarge your breasts to make your body more proportional or your breasts more balanced in size?

Is your goal to reshape and enlarge your breast because they have lost their shape due to pregnancy and breastfeeding?

As with any surgical procedure, breast augmentation can involve certain risks, including: Scar tissue formation around the area of the implant, a hard or tight feel to the breast, or deflation of the implant (all of which may require replacement or surgical removal of implants). Swelling, soreness, and increased risk of bruising, bleeding or infection has been seen in a small percentage of patients and should be noted when making decisions about having breast augmentation.

Noticeable increase or decrease in nipple and breast sensitivity may also be seen, and can be temporary or permanent. Ask your doctor about these and other concerns.

Breast augmentation is a personal decision, and should be done for you, not to meet anyone else’s expectations or ideals.

The improvement from breast augmentation will be visible immediately. Results will last a long time, but the exact duration will vary depending on health changes and natural aging. Also, augmentation is not permanent; implants may need to be replaced during your lifetime. Breast augmentation patients can return to work within a few days of surgery, though they will need to avoid physical contact with the breasts for 3 to 4 weeks. Scars should fade within several months to a year.

Bangor Plastic and Hand Surgery has always been recognized in the plastic surgery community as always offering our patients the most recent and cutting edge in medical technology. Below you will find many answers to question you might have about breast augmentation. Please feel free to contact us if we have left out anything that you might have a concern about.

The Best Breast Implant Candidates

Your age and level of health play an important role in determining whether or not you are eligible for augmentation surgery.

You may be a good candidate if you are:

  • Healthy and at least 18 years of age (for saline implants)
  • Healthy and over the age 22 (for silicone gel implants)

You are NOT a good candidate at this time if you:

  • Have an active infection anywhere in your body
  • Have existing cancer or pre-cancer but have not received adequate treatment for those conditions
  • Are currently pregnant or breast-feeding

Other physical and emotional factors can affect your breast augmentation procedure, recovery and final result. Be prepared to discuss these topics with your surgeon:

  • Your overall health
  • Your healing capabilities and how they may be affected by smoking, alcohol and medications
  • Prior breast surgeries
  • Bleeding tendencies
  • Infections
  • Predisposition to developing a hardened capsule around the implant

Procedure

Breast augmentation is usually performed as an outpatient procedure under general anesthesia, or local anesthesia with a sedative. Generally 1 to 2 hours in duration, breast augmentation surgery uses implants filled with either saline or silicone gel, available in a variety of shapes and sizes. Our skilled plastic surgeon will help you determine which type of implant is best for your goals, needs, and preferences, along with the safest surgical techniques.

Size and location of incision

Often times the incision size for a gel breast implant will be larger than the incision size of a saline breast implant.

Periareolar incision site (1) is typically well concealed, but it also involves cutting through the breast tissue, it is associated with a higher likelihood of breast feeding difficulties as compared to other incision sites. Cutting through the tissue may increase the chance that there will be a change in breast or nipple sensation.

The inframammary incision site (2) is currently the most common location for implantation of the breast implant and may cause fewer breast feeding difficulties.

Axillary incision site (3) is less concealed than the pariareolar site and may cause fewer breast feeding difficulties.

Breast Implant Placement

The breast implant can be placed either partially under the pectoralis major muscle (submuscular) or on the top of the muscle and under the breast gland (subglandular). Your surgeon will recommend the approach best-suited to your body type and goals.

Sizing your breast implant

During your office consultation, your surgeon may use different tools to help you select the right product for your new look. We use the Mentor Volume Sizing System in conjunction with your precise body measurements. Our prosthetic sizing devices are uniquely designed to be placed onto your breast to create a realistic preview of your new size.

Implant Types

Round or Shaped? Gel or Saline? Smooth or Textured?

There are three basic types of implants: round gel, shaped gel and saline filled. In addition to shape, breast implants are available in two shell surfaces, smooth and textured. Profile refers to the amount of forward projection of the implant off the chest wall. The higher profile implants create a more prominent silhouette than a lower profile implant.

Shaped Silicone Gel Implants

Why choose MENTOR® MemoryShape® Breast Implants?

MENTOR® MemoryShape® Breast Implants proprietary cohesive gel holds together uniformly, while providing a natural silhouette (shape) and youthful feel (firmness). Unlike round breast implants, MENTOR® MemoryShape® Breast Implants are teardrop shaped, meaning they’re thinner at the top and gently slope to a fuller projection point near the implants base to mimic the silhouette of a natural breast.

Clinical data reveals MENTOR® MemoryShape® Breast Implants have the lowest reported incidence of key complications in primary augmentation at 10 years. You can also get the peace of mind you deserve knowing that MENTOR® MemoryShape® Breast Implants are covered by the most comprehensive warranty in the market.

Round Silicone Gel Implants

Our round silicone gel implants are also available as MENTOR® MemoryGel® Breast Implants and are available with either a textured or smooth surface shell. These implants are filled with a proprietary softer cohesive gel that resembles the natural feel of breast tissue. They come in a wide range of sizes and profiles to fit your body.

Saline-Filled Implants

Saline filled implants are filled with a saltwater solution similar to the fluid that makes up most of the human body. Saline implants are inserted without fluid. Once placed, the implant is filled to the predetermined size. They have a slightly firmer feel than gel implants. They are available in round and shaped, smooth and textured surfaces and are available in a full range of sizes and profiles to fit your body—each with a revolutionary self-sealing valve.

Keller Funnel 2 implant delivery device

The new Keller Funnel 2 offers a revolutionary implant delivery device that enables Dr. Branch the ability to insert silicone implants gently and quickly, often referred to as the “no touch” technique.

The Keller Funnel is a clear, conical-shaped device similar to a pastry bag. This design employs a no-touch technique when inserting silicone implants during breast augmentation and revisionary surgery. This enables Dr. Branch to easily visualize and orient the implant prior to insertion during surgery and complete an even more successful procedure with precision and accuracy.



The sterile delivery system reduces the risk of bacteria contaminating the surface of the implant shell which can lead to a prolonged inflammatory response and eventually capsular contracture.

The Keller Funnel 2 also allows Dr. Branch to make smaller incisions, allowing for a faster healing process and less tissue damage for the patient as well as enhanced comfort and recuperation post-op. The funnel’s interior hydrophilic coating creates a slick surface that reduces friction, allowing implants to easily and gently pass through the funnel.

These images depict a woman over the course of eight years after surgery with MENTOR® MemoryShape® Breast Implants.

Visit our blog to read more, and to find out if you’re a candidate for breast augmentation! Contact Bangor Plastic and Hand Surgery today for more information or to set up a consultation with our board-certified plastic surgeon.

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Founded by Dr. David Branch in 2000, Bangor Plastic and Hand Surgery provides state-of- the-art cosmetic and reconstructive surgery in an AAAASF accredited facility. We strive to create a warm, friendly environment in which our patients can pursue their cosmetic goals, explore new ideas about appearance and rejuvenation, or just heal following injury or illness.

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Breast Reduction

Age: 29
Weight: 289
Height: 5’6”
Pre-Surgery size: 52H
Photo Taken: 12 month post surgery

Bilateral Breast Reduction with nipple reduction

Age: 17
Weight: 125
Height: 5’2”
Pre-Surgery size: 34DDD
Photo Taken: 15 months post surgery

Bilateral Breast Reduction

Age: 50
Weight: 185
Height: 5’3”
Pre-Surgery size: 42DD
Photo Taken: 1 month post surgery

Age: 18
Weight: 216
Height: 5ft 1in
Volume: 40G
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Age: 54
Weight: 221
Height: 5ft 3in
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Bilateral Breast Augmentation

Age: 27
Weight: 128
Height: 5ft 2in
Pre-Surgery size: 36A
Volume: 325cc
Profile: Smooth Round Moderate Plus Gel

Bilateral Breast Augmentation

Age: 30
Weight: 125
Height: 5ft 4in
Pre Surgery size: 34A
Post Surgery size: 34C
Volume: 300cc
Profile: Smooth Round Moderate Plus Gel

Bilateral Breast Augment with areolar reduction

Age: 42
Weight: 135
Height: 5ft 9in
Pre Surgery size: 36B
Post Surgery size: 36D
Volume: 350CC
Profile: Smooth Round Moderate Plus Gel

Bilateral Breast Augmentation

Age: 30
Weight: 117
Height: 4ft 11in
Pre Surgery size: 34A
Post Surgery size: 34C
Volume: 375CC
Profile: Smooth Round Moderate Plus Gel

Bilateral Breast Augmentation

Age: 30
Weight: 120
Height: 5ft 5in
Pre Surgery size: 34A
Post Surgery size: 34C
Volume: 300CC
Profile: Smooth Round Moderate Plus Gel

Bilateral Breast Augmentation

Age: 30
Weight: 126
Height: 5ft 5in
Implant Volume: 425cc
Profile: Smooth Round Moderate Plus Memory Gel

Bilateral Breast Augmentation

Age: 27
Weight: 124
Height: 5ft 4in
Pre Surgery size: 34A
Implant Volume: 350cc
Profile: Smooth Round Moderate Plus Gel

Bilateral Breast Augmentation

Age: 29
Weight: 160
Height: 5ft 6in
Pre Surgery size: 34A
Post Surgery size: 34C
Volume: 375cc
Profile: Smooth Round Moderate Plus Gel

Bilateral Breast Augmentation

Age: 36
Weight: 115
Height: 5ft 3in
Pre Surgery size: 34A
Post Surgery size: 34DD
Volume: 450CC
Profile: Smooth Round Moderate Plus Gel

Bilateral Breast Augmentation

Age: 26
Weight: 160
Height: 5ft 5in
Pre Surgery size: 34A
Post Surgery size: 34D
Volume: 390CC
Profile: Smooth Round Moderate Plus Saline

Bilateral Breast Augmentation

Age: 30
Weight: 145
Height: 5ft 8in
Pre Surgery size: 36 A
Post Surgery size: 36 C/D
Volume: 375CC
Profile: Smooth Round Moderate Plus Gel

Bilateral Breast Augmentation

Age: 34
Weight: 120
Height: 5ft 4in
Pre Surgery size: 34A
Post Surgery size: 34C
Volume: 425CC
Profile: Smooth Round Moderate Plus Gel
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Abdominoplasty

Age: 32
Weight: 160
Height: 5ft 5in
Children: 2
Photo Taken: 5 months post surgery

Abdominoplasty

Age: 29
Weight: 139
Height: 5ft 3in
Children: 2
Photo Taken: 6 months post surgery

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Treatment: repair

 

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Treatment: repair

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Concern: Skin resurfacing, age spots / suns spots, wrinkles
Treatment: repair

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Treatment: repair

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Treatment: repair

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Concern: Wrinkles
Treatment: repair

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Treatment: repair

Visits: 1

Concern: Acne / Surgical scars
Treatment: repair

Visits: 1

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JUVÉDERM® XC, JUVÉDERM® ULTRA XC, AND JUVÉDERM VOLUMA® XC IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

APPROVED USES

JUVÉDERM® XC injectable gel is for injection into the facial tissue for the correction of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, such as nasolabial folds.

JUVÉDERM® Ultra XC is for injection into the lips and perioral area for lip augmentation in adults over 21.

JUVÉDERM VOLUMA® XC injectable gel is for deep injection in the cheek area to correct age-related volume loss in adults over 21.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Are there any reasons why I should not receive any JUVÉDERM® injectable gel formulation?

Do not use these products if you have a history of multiple severe allergies or severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis), or if you are allergic to lidocaine or the gram-positive bacterial proteins used in these products.

What precautions should my doctor advise me about?

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. The safety of these products for use during pregnancy or while breastfeeding has not been studied

The safety of JUVÉDERM® XC and JUVÉDERM® Ultra XC injectable gels in patients under 18 years, and the safety of JUVÉDERM VOLUMA® XC in patients under 35 years or over 65 years has not been studied

The safety and effectiveness of JUVÉDERM® XC for areas other than facial wrinkles and folds, and JUVÉDERM® Ultra XC for areas other than the lips and perioral area for lip augmentation, or facial wrinkles and folds, have not been established in clinical studies

The safety and effectiveness of JUVÉDERM VOLUMA® XC in areas other than the cheek area have not been established in clinical studies

Tell your doctor if you have a history of excessive scarring (eg, hypertrophic scarring and keloid formations) or pigmentation disorders, as use of these products may result in additional scars or changes in pigmentation

Tell your doctor if you are planning other laser treatments or a chemical peel, as there is a possible risk of inflammation at the treatment site if these procedures are performed after treatment

Patients who experience skin injury near the site of injection with these products may be at a higher risk for side effects

Tell your doctor if you are on immunosuppressive therapy used to decrease the body's immune response, as use of these products may result in an increased risk of infection

Tell your doctor if you are using medications that can prolong bleeding, such as aspirin, ibuprofen, or other blood thinners, as this may result in increased bruising or bleeding at the injection site

Minimize strenuous exercise, exposure to extensive sun or heat, and alcoholic beverages within the first 24 hours following treatment

What are possible side effects?

The most common side effects include tenderness, swelling, firmness, lumps/bumps, bruising, pain, redness, discoloration, and itching. With JUVÉDERM® XC and JUVÉDERM® Ultra XC injectable gels, most side effects are mild or moderate and last 14 days or less. For JUVÉDERM VOLUMA® XC, side effects are moderate (uncomfortable) and last 2 to 4 weeks.

One of the risks with using this product is unintentional injection into a blood vessel, and while rare, the complications can be serious and may be permanent. These complications, which have been reported for facial injections, can include vision abnormalities, blindness, stroke, temporary scabs, or permanent scarring.

As with all skin injection procedures, there is a risk of infection.

To report a side effect with JUVÉDERM® XC, JUVÉDERM® Ultra XC, or JUVÉDERM VOLUMA® XC, please call Allergan Product Surveillance at 1-800-624-4261.

For more information, please see Juvederm.com or call Allergan Medical Information at 1-800-433-8871.

Available by prescription only.

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INDICATION

RADIESSE® injectable implant is FDA-approved for subdermal implantation for the correction of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, such as nasolabial folds.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION FOR RADIESSE

Who should not use RADIESSE?

RADIESSE should not be used in people who have an allergy to any component of the product. You should not use RADIESSE if you are pregnant or breast feeding or if you are under 18 years of age.

What is the most important information I should know about RADIESSE?

As with all procedures that involve an injection through the skin, there is a risk of infection. Do not use RADIESSE if you have a skin infection until it has healed. The microspheres in RADIESSE can be seen in X-rays and CT Scans. It is very important that you tell your health care provider that you have had RADIESSE injected into your face.

If you have a history of herpes, you may experience a herpes breakout after receiving RADIESSE.

For approximately 24 hours after treatment:

  • Avoid significant movement or massage of the treated area
  • Do not apply makeup
  • Avoid extensive sun or heat exposure

What should I tell my doctor before being treated with RADIESSE?

Tell your health care provider if you are taking blood thinners or medicines that can interfere with the clotting of blood, such as aspirin or warfarin. These medicines might make it more likely that you have bruising or bleeding at the injection site.

What are the most common adverse events with RADIESSE?

The most common adverse events include bruising, redness, swelling, pain, tenderness and itching. These side effects generally last for a short time and are mild in nature.

These are not all of the possible side effects with RADIESSE. Tell your health care provider about any side effects that bother you or do not go away.

Important: For complete instructions for use, please visit www.Radiesse.com or call Merz Aesthetics Customer Service at 866-862-1211

Caution: Rx Only

References: 1. RADIESSE [instructions for use]. Franksville, WI: Merz North America, Inc.; 2013. 2. Berlin AL, Hussain M, Goldberg DJ. Calcium hydroxylapatite filler for facial rejuvenation: a histologic and immunohistochemical analysis. Dermatol Surg. 2008;34(suppl1):S64-S67. 3. Marmur ES, Phelps R, Goldberg DJ. Clinical histologic and electron microscopic findings after injection of a calcium hydroxylapatite filler. J Cosmet Laser Ther. 2004;6(4):223-226. 4. Moers-Carpi MM, Vogt S, Martinez Santos B, Planas J, Rovira Vallves S, Howell DJ. A multicenter, randomized trial Comparing calcium hydroxylapatite (RADIESSE®) to two hyaluronic acids (Juvéderm® and Perlane®) for treatment of nasolabial folds. 205 patients. Dermatol Surg. 2007;33:S144-S151.

Copyright © 2015 Merz North America, Inc. All rights reserved. MERZ AESTHETICS and the MERZ AESTHETICS logo are trademarks of Merz

Pharma GmbH & Co. KGaA. RADIESSE is a registered trademark of Merz North America, Inc. EM01321-00

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What is BELOTERO BALANCE?

BELOTERO BALANCE® is a prescription injection that is approved to temporarily smooth out and fill in moderate-to-severe nasolabial folds (the folds or wrinkles that go from the side of the nose to the corner of the mouth).

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION FOR BELOTERO BALANCE®

Who should not use BELOTERO BALANCE?

BELOTERO BALANCE should not be used in patients with a history of or presence of multiple or severe allergies, including those with a history of anaphylaxis. BELOTERO BALANCE should not be used in patients with allergies to gram-positive bacterial proteins.

What is the most important information I should know about BELOTERO BALANCE?

As with all events that involve an injection through the skin, there is a risk of infection. Laser treatments or chemical peels or any other treatments that affect the skin can increase the risk of infection. Do not use BELOTERO BALANCE if you have a skin inflammation or a skin infection. Do not use until the infection is healed.

Patients getting BELOTERO BALANCE may have an injection site reaction. These reactions can include inflammation and usually last less than seven days.

For approximately 24 hours after treatment, avoid:

  • strenuous activity
  • extensive sun or heat exposure
  • aspirin or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
  • alcoholic beverages

Exposure to any of the above can cause temporary redness, swelling, and/or itching at the injection site.

It is not known how BELOTERO BALANCE will work in areas of the face other than the smile lines.

It is not known how BELOTERO BALANCE will work in women who are pregnant or breastfeeding or people who are less than 21 years of age.

What should I tell my doctor before injections with BELOTERO BALANCE?

Tell your doctor if you are taking medicines that affect blood clotting, like aspirin, an NSAID or warfarin. These medicines may put you at an increased risk of bruising or bleeding at the treatment site.

Tell your doctor if you have a skin reaction like cold sores, cysts, pimples, rashes, hives, or an infection. Treatment with BELOTERO BALANCE should be delayed until the reaction goes away.

Tell your doctor if you are taking medicines that affect your immune system.

What are the most common adverse events seen with BELOTERO BALANCE?

The most common local side effects seen with BELOTERO BALANCE were swelling, bruising, redness, hardening of the skin, pain, altered color, or itching. Other side effects that have occurred with BELOTERO BALANCE include headache, swelling of the side of the nose, moderate cold sore, lip numbness, and lip dryness. Side effects were often mild to moderate and often resolved within 7 days.

Important: For full safety information and Instructions for Use, please visit www.belotero.com or call Merz Aesthetics Customer Service at 866-862-1211.

Caution: Rx Only

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2/27/15

BOTOX® Cosmetic Consumer Important Information

BOTOX® Cosmetic (onabotulinumtoxinA) Important Information

Approved Uses

BOTOX® Cosmetic is a prescription medicine that is injected into muscles and used to temporarily improve the look of both moderate to severe crow’s feet lines and frown lines between the eyebrows in adults.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

BOTOX® Cosmetic may cause serious side effects that can be life threatening. Call your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of these problems any time (hours to weeks) after injection of BOTOX® Cosmetic:

  • Problems swallowing, speaking, or breathing, due to weakening of associated muscles, can be severe and result in loss of life. You are at the highest risk if these problems are pre-existing before injection. Swallowing problems may last for several months
  • Spread of toxin effects. The effect of botulinum toxin may affect areas away from the injection site and cause serious symptoms including: loss of strength and all-over muscle weakness, double vision, blurred vision and drooping eyelids, hoarseness or change or loss of voice, trouble saying words clearly, loss of bladder control, trouble breathing, trouble swallowing. If this happens, do not drive a car, operate machinery, or do other dangerous activities

The dose of BOTOX® Cosmetic is not the same as, or comparable to, any other botulinum toxin product.

There has not been a confirmed serious case of spread of toxin effect when BOTOX® Cosmetic has been used at the recommended dose to treat frown lines, crow’s feet lines, or both at the same time.

Serious and/or immediate allergic reactions have been reported. They include: itching, rash, red itchy welts, wheezing, asthma symptoms, or dizziness or feeling faint. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you are wheezing or have asthma symptoms, or if you become dizzy or faint.

Do not take BOTOX® Cosmetic if you: are allergic to any of the ingredients in BOTOX® Cosmetic (see Medication Guide for ingredients); had an allergic reaction to any other botulinum toxin product such as Myobloc® (rimabotulinumtoxinB), Dysport® (abobotulinumtoxinA), or Xeomin® (incobotulinumtoxinA); have a skin infection at the planned injection site.

Tell your doctor about all your muscle or nerve conditions, such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease), myasthenia gravis, or Lambert-Eaton syndrome, as you may be at increased risk of serious side effects including difficulty swallowing and difficulty breathing from typical doses of BOTOX® Cosmetic.

Tell your doctor about all your medical conditions, including: plans to have surgery; had surgery on your face; weakness of forehead muscles, such as trouble raising your eyebrows; drooping eyelids; any other abnormal facial change; are pregnant or plan to become pregnant (it is not known if BOTOX® Cosmetic can harm your unborn baby); are breast-feeding or plan to breast-feed (it is not known if BOTOX® Cosmetic passes into breast milk).

Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and nonprescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Using BOTOX® Cosmetic with certain other medicines may cause serious side effects. Do not start any new medicines until you have told your doctor that you have received BOTOX® Cosmetic in the past.

Especially tell your doctor if you: have received any other botulinum toxin product in the last 4 months; have received injections of botulinum toxin, such as Myobloc®, Dysport®, or Xeomin® in the past (be sure your doctor knows exactly which product you received); have recently received an antibiotic by injection; take muscle relaxants; take an allergy or cold medicine; take a sleep medicine; take aspirin-like products or blood thinners.

Other side effects of BOTOX® Cosmetic include: dry mouth, discomfort or pain at the injection site, tiredness, headache, neck pain, and eye problems: double vision, blurred vision, decreased eyesight, drooping eyelids, swelling of your eyelids, and dry eyes.

For more information refer to the Medication Guide or talk with your doctor. To report a side effect, please call Allergan at 1-800-433-8871.

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Indication & Usage

XEOMIN® is a prescription medicine that is injected into muscles and used to improve the look of moderate to severe frown lines between the eyebrows (glabellar lines) in adults for a short period of time (temporary).

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION (CONTINUED)

Swallowing problems may last for several months. People who cannot swallow well may need a feeding tube to receive food and water. If swallowing problems are severe, food or liquids may go into your lungs. People who already have swallowing or breathing problems before receiving XEOMIN® have the highest risk of getting these problems.

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Spread of toxin effects. In some cases, the effect of botulinum toxin may affect areas of the body away from the injection site and cause symptoms of a serious condition called botulism.

The symptoms of botulism include:

  • loss of strength and muscle weakness all over the body
  • double vision
  • blurred vision and drooping eyelids
  • hoarseness or change of loss of voice
  • trouble saying words clearly
  • loss of bladder control
  • trouble breathing
  • trouble swallowing

These problems could make it unsafe for you to drive a car or do other dangerous activities.

Active Ingredient: incobotulinumtoxinA

Purpose: acts on nerve endings in muscles to prevent muscle fibers from contracting

Do not use XEOMIN if you are allergic to XEOMIN® or any of the ingredients in XEOMIN® (see the end of the Medication Guide for a list of ingredients in XEOMIN®), had an allergic reaction to any other botulinum toxin products such as rimabotulinumtoxinB (MYOBLOC®), onabotulinumtoxinA (BOTOX®, BOTOX® COSMETIC), or abobotulinumtoxinA (DYSPORT®) or have a skin infection at the planned injection site. Ask a doctor before use if you have a disease that affects your muscles and nerves (such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis [ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease], myasthenia gravis or Lambert-Eaton syndrome)
  • have allergies to any botulinum toxin product
  • have had any side effect from any other botulinum toxin in the past
  • have a breathing problem, such as asthma or emphysema
  • have a history of swallowing problems or inhaling food or fluid into your lungs (aspiration)
  • have bleeding problems
  • have drooping eyelids
  • have plans to have surgery
  • have had surgery on your face
  • are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if XEOMIN® can harm your unborn baby.
  • are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if XEOMIN® passes into breast milk.

XEOMIN® is not recommended for use in children younger than 18 years of age.

Tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions and all of the medicines you take, including prescription and nonprescription medicines, vitamins and herbal supplements. Do not start any new medicines until you have told your doctor that you have received XEOMIN® in the past. Especially tell your doctor if you
  • have received any other botulinum toxin product in the last four months
  • have received injections of botulinum toxin such as rimabotulinumtoxinB (MYOBLOC®), onabotulinumtoxinA (BOTOX®, BOTOX® COSMETIC) and abobotulinumtoxinA (DYSPORT®) in the past. Be sure your doctor knows exactly which product you received. The dose of XEOMIN® may be different from other botulinum toxin products that you have received.
  • have recently received an antibiotic by injection
  • take muscle relaxants
  • take an allergy or cold medicine
  • take a sleep medicine
  • take a blood thinner medicine

Ask your doctor if you are not sure if your medicine is one that is listed above.

Possible Side Effects

XEOMIN can cause serious side effects that can be life threatening. See “Warnings.”

Headache was the most common side effect of XEOMIN for treatment of glabellar lines. Other possible side effects include:

  • dry mouth
  • discomfort or pain at the injection site
  • tiredness
  • neck pain
  • muscle weakness
  • eye problems, including: double vision, blurred vision, drooping eyelids, swelling of your eyelids, and dry eyes. Reduced blinking can also occur. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have eye pain or irritation following treatment.

XEOMIN may cause other serious side effects including allergic reactions. Symptoms of an allergic reaction to XEOMIN® may include: itching, rash, redness, swelling, wheezing, asthma symptoms, or dizziness or feeling faint. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you get wheezing or asthma symptoms, or if you get dizzy or faint.

Tell your doctor if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.

These are not all the possible side effects of XEOMIN®. For more information, talk to your doctor.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Directions

XEOMIN® is a shot (injection) that your doctor will give you.
XEOMIN® is injected into your affected muscles.
Your doctor may change your dose of XEOMIN® until you and your doctor find the best dose for you.
Inactive Ingredients: human albumin and sucrose

Read the Medication Guide before you start receiving XEOMIN® and each time XEOMIN® is given to you as there may be new information. The risk information provided here is not comprehensive. To learn more:

Talk to your health care provider or pharmacist
Visit www.xeominaesthetic.com to obtain the FDA-approved product labeling
Call 1-866-862-1211
Please click here for XEOMIN® Full Prescribing Information and Medication Guide.

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