How Tox & Microneedling Smooth Your Wrinkles

To really address your wrinkles, Tox & Microneedling are the one-two punch.

Neurotoxin (e.g. Botox or Xeomin) relaxes muscles underneath your skin and microneedling buffs out the surface layer.

While both are powerful on their own, but when combined, they create a dynamic duo that not only smooths wrinkles but also enhances overall skin texture, firmness, and glow. In this post, we’ll break down how these two treatments—Tox and microneedling—work individually and why using them together can give you the youthful, refreshed look you’ve been dreaming of. This Instagram reel below also gives a great summary from our Master Injector.

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How Botox Reduces Wrinkles

Let’s start with neurotoxin injections, commonly known by brand names like Botox, Dysport, and Xeomin. These injectables work by temporarily relaxing the muscles that cause dynamic wrinkles—those lines that form from repetitive facial expressions, like frowning or squinting.

Here's what happens when you get Tox:

• Targets expression lines: Tox relaxes the facial muscles responsible for creating wrinkles like crow's feet, forehead lines, and frown lines (aka "11s" between the eyebrows). By reducing muscle activity, these wrinkles soften, giving your face a smoother, more youthful appearance.
• Prevents future wrinkles: Because your muscles are no longer contracting as much, Tox also helps prevent new wrinkles from forming. This makes it a great preventative treatment for anyone looking to maintain youthful skin long-term.

Tox is quick, effective, and with regular maintenance, can keep your skin looking smooth for months at a time.

How Microneedling Buffs Your Skin

While Tox is great for dynamic wrinkles (those caused by muscle movement), it doesn’t full address the skin’s surface. That’s where microneedling comes in.

As we mentioned before, microneedling works by creating tiny micro-injuries in the skin, which triggers your body’s natural healing response. This leads to an increase in collagen and elastin production, which improves skin texture, tone, and firmness.

Here’s what microneedling can do for your skin:

• Boosts collagen production: Collagen is a crucial protein for maintaining skin elasticity and firmness. As we age, collagen production slows down, resulting in sagging skin and wrinkles. Microneedling helps reverse this process by stimulating collagen synthesis.
• Improves skin texture and tone: Microneedling smooths out rough skin texture, reduces pore size, and evens out pigmentation issues, giving your skin a more polished, glowing look.
• Reduces fine lines and static wrinkles: While Tox tackles dynamic wrinkles, microneedling is especially effective for reducing fine lines and static wrinkles (those that appear even when your face is at rest). It also enhances the skin’s overall firmness and radiance.

Why Tox and Microneedling Work Well Together

By combining Tox and microneedling, you both relax the underlying muscle causing the wrinkle and buff the wrinkle out of the skin!
Together, these two treatments offer a multi-dimensional approach to wrinkle reduction that can dramatically improve the appearance of your skin.

1. Dual Action on Dynamic and Static Wrinkles

Tox specifically targets dynamic wrinkles by relaxing facial muscles, while microneedling works on static wrinkles and the skin’s surface. By using both treatments, you can smooth out wrinkles from both causes. This combination creates a more comprehensive anti-aging solution that results in a youthful, refreshed appearance.

For instance, if you have deep forehead lines from years of raising your eyebrows, Tox will soften those lines by reducing muscle movement, while microneedling will stimulate collagen in the area to further smooth out the skin’s surface. It’s a one-two punch for wrinkles!

2. Boosts Collagen for Longer-Lasting Results

While Tox offers immediate wrinkle reduction, its effects are temporary (typically lasting 3 to 6 months). However, when combined with microneedling, the boost in collagen production can help prolong the overall benefits. Collagen continues to regenerate in the months following a microneedling treatment, meaning your skin will keep improving even after your Tox has worn off.

This combo can help you maintain smoother skin for longer, reducing the frequency of touch-up treatments.

3. Improves Skin Texture and Firmness

Tox focuses on wrinkle reduction, but microneedling addresses overall skin quality. By combining the two, you get the best of both worlds—smoother skin that’s also firmer, more even-toned, and radiant. Microneedling is particularly effective at improving skin texture, reducing the appearance of large pores, and even minimizing acne scars, giving you a complexion that looks airbrushed.

Think of it as elevating your skincare routine: Tox gives you the wrinkle-smoothing effect, while microneedling gives you that all-over youthful glow.

The Perfect Anti-Aging Power Couple

Tox and microneedling are two of the most popular treatments in the aesthetic world—and for good reason. When used together, they address wrinkles from multiple angles, providing a more comprehensive and effective anti-aging solution. Whether you’re looking to smooth fine lines, improve skin texture, or prevent new wrinkles from forming, this power couple can help you achieve a youthful, glowing complexion.

Combining Tox and microneedling is one of the most effective ways to smooth out wrinkles and enhance your overall skin appearance. If you’re ready to take your anti-aging routine to the next level, book an in-home consultation with one of our expert practitioners at Pinch today. Your skin deserves the best, and these two treatments deliver results you’ll love.

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