Injectables
A brand alternative within Botox
Xeomin in the Bay Area
Merz's 'naked' neurotoxin — no accessory proteins, lower resistance risk.
- Typical Bay Area cost
- $10–$14
- per unit
- Providers listed
- Soon
- vetted Bay Area clinics
- Category
- Injectables
- treatment type
What it is
Xeomin (incobotulinumtoxinA) is a botulinum toxin from Merz that's double-filtered to remove the accessory proteins present in Botox and Dysport — sometimes called a 'naked' toxin. It treats the same upper-face lines with a comparable 3–4 month duration.
Source: Official XEOMIN® site
Benefits
- No accessory proteins, which may lower the risk of developing antibody resistance over years of repeat treatment
- No refrigeration required before reconstitution, unlike Botox
- Comparable onset (3–5 days) and duration (3–4 months) to Botox
- Often priced slightly below Botox per unit
Cost
Across the Bay Area, xeomin runs $10–$14 per unit. Peninsula cities like Palo Alto and Los Gatos sit at the upper end, while Fremont and San Jose are generally the most competitive.
Recovery
None. Same post-care as Botox — avoid lying flat or exercising for four hours.
Risks
- Temporary bruising or swelling at injection sites
- Mild headache in the first 24 hours
- Less brand recognition than Botox, though the active mechanism is equivalent
This page is editorial information, not medical advice. Always consult a licensed medical provider before starting any treatment.
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