Botox® / Dysport®

Botox is a popular, non-surgical option for softening the appearance of fine lines and dynamic wrinkles. It works by gently relaxing specific facial muscles, which reduces the repeated movements that lead to creases, especially in areas like the forehead, around the eyes, and between the brows.

You may begin to notice subtle improvements within a few days, with smoother results developing over the next one to two weeks. The effects usually last about three to four months, and consistent treatments can help maintain a refreshed, youthful appearance over time.

Appointments are quick and convenient, often taking less than 30 minutes with little to no downtime. Our experienced providers focus on precision, comfort, and natural-looking results. We start with a personalized consultation to understand your goals, explain the process, and answer any questions so you feel confident before moving forward.

Common Treatment Areas

Forehead Botox®
  • Botox® works by temporarily relaxing the muscles responsible for creating horizontal forehead lines, helping the skin appear smoother and more refreshed while maintaining natural facial expression when properly administered.
  • Results typically begin to appear within 3–5 days, with full results visible in approximately 10–14 days. Common side effects may include temporary redness, swelling, bruising, tenderness at the injection site, headache, or, rarely, temporary eyebrow or eyelid drooping.
  • The FDA-approved dose for horizontal forehead lines (frontalis muscle) is 20 units, often administered in combination with 20 units for glabellar (frown) lines for a total FDA-approved treatment of 40 units.
  • Treatment dose and injection sites may vary based on individual anatomy, muscle strength, and aesthetic goals.
  • Botox® works by temporarily relaxing the muscles between the eyebrows that create the vertical "11" lines and frown lines, helping to soften their appearance and prevent them from becoming deeper over time.
  • Results typically begin to appear within 3–5 days, with full results developing in approximately 10–14 days. Common side effects may include temporary redness, swelling, bruising, tenderness at the injection site, headache, or, rarely, temporary eyelid drooping.
  • The FDA-approved dose for glabellar lines is 20 units, typically distributed among 5 injection sites within the corrugator and procerus muscles.
  • Treatment dose and injection sites may vary based on individual anatomy, muscle strength, and aesthetic goals.
  • Botox® works by temporarily relaxing the muscles around the outer corners of the eyes that create crow’s feet when smiling, squinting, or making facial expressions. Treatment helps soften existing lines while preventing deeper wrinkles from forming, resulting in a smoother, more refreshed appearance.
  • Results typically begin to appear within 3–5 days, with full results developing in approximately 10–14 days. Common side effects may include temporary redness, swelling, bruising, tenderness at the injection site, mild headache, or, rarely, temporary asymmetry or changes in smile dynamics.
  • The FDA-approved dose for crow’s feet is 24 units total, administered as 12 units per side across 3 injection sites on each side.
  • Treatment dose and injection sites may vary based on individual anatomy, muscle strength, and aesthetic goals.
  • Botox® can create a subtle, non-surgical brow lift by relaxing specific muscles that pull the eyebrows downward, allowing the muscles that elevate the brows to work more effectively. This can help create a more open, refreshed appearance of the eyes while enhancing the natural arch of the eyebrows.
  • Results typically begin to appear within 3–5 days, with full results developing in approximately 10–14 days. Common side effects may include temporary redness, swelling, bruising, tenderness at the injection site, headache, or, rarely, temporary brow asymmetry or eyelid drooping.
  • Recommended dose is 2-4 units per side for a cosmetic Botox brow lift. Treatment commonly involves strategically placed injections around the lateral orbicularis oculi and glabellar complex, with dosing customized to the patient's anatomy and desired result.
  • Treatment dose and injection sites may vary based on individual anatomy, muscle strength, and aesthetic goals.
  • Botox® works by temporarily relaxing the muscles on the sides of the nose that create "bunny lines" when smiling, laughing, or scrunching the nose. Treatment softens these wrinkles and helps create a smoother appearance of the upper nose while maintaining natural facial expression.
  • Results typically begin to appear within 3–5 days, with full results developing in approximately 10–14 days. Common side effects may include temporary redness, swelling, bruising, tenderness at the injection site, mild headache, or, rarely, temporary asymmetry of the smile or upper lip movement.
  • Recommended dose is 4-8 units per side for Bunny line treatment. Most patients require a relatively small amount of Botox strategically placed into the nasalis muscles on either side of the nose.
  • Treatment dose and injection sites may vary based on individual anatomy, muscle strength, and aesthetic goals.
  • Botox® works by temporarily relaxing the muscles that elevate the upper lip when smiling, reducing excessive gum show and creating a more balanced, natural-looking smile. This quick, non-surgical treatment can help improve smile aesthetics while preserving normal facial expression and function.
  • Results typically begin to appear within 3–5 days, with full results developing in approximately 10–14 days. Common side effects may include temporary redness, swelling, bruising, tenderness at the injection site, mild asymmetry, or temporary changes in smile dynamics that typically resolve as the product wears off.
  • Recommended dose is 8-12 units for gummy smile correction. Treatment typically involves small amounts of Botox placed into the muscles responsible for elevating the upper lip, with dosing customized to the degree of gum show and individual anatomy.
  • Treatment dose and injection sites may vary based on individual anatomy, muscle strength, and aesthetic goals.
  • Botox® works by temporarily relaxing the muscles around the upper lip, allowing the lip to gently roll outward and appear more visible without adding volume. This treatment can enhance lip definition, improve the appearance of a thin upper lip, and reduce a "gummy" smile while maintaining a natural look.
  • Results typically begin to appear within 3–5 days, with full results developing in approximately 10–14 days. Common side effects may include temporary redness, swelling, bruising, mild difficulty using a straw, changes in whistling or certain speech sounds, or a temporary feeling of upper lip weakness.
  • Recommended dose is 8-12 units for a lip flip. Treatment typically involves small amounts of Botox placed into the orbicularis oris muscle around the upper lip, with dosing customized to the patient's anatomy and desired outcome.
  • Treatment dose and injection sites may vary based on individual anatomy, muscle strength, and aesthetic goals.
  • Botox® works by temporarily relaxing the mentalis muscle in the chin, helping to smooth dimpling, "orange peel" texture, and excessive chin movement that can occur during facial expressions. Treatment can create a smoother, more refined chin appearance while improving overall lower-face balance.
  • Results typically begin to appear within 3–5 days, with full results developing in approximately 10–14 days. Common side effects may include temporary redness, swelling, bruising, tenderness at the injection site, mild asymmetry, or temporary changes in lower lip movement that typically resolve as the treatment wears off.
  • Recommended dose is 6-8 units for cosmetic chin treatment. Treatment typically involves strategically placed injections into the mentalis muscle, with dosing customized based on muscle strength, chin anatomy, and aesthetic goals.
  • Treatment dose and injection sites may vary based on individual anatomy, muscle strength, and aesthetic goals.
  • Botox® works by temporarily relaxing the platysma muscles in the neck and lower face that pull the jawline downward. By reducing the downward pull of these muscles, the treatment can help create a more defined jawline, improve lower-face contour, and provide a subtle lifting effect reminiscent of the elegant neck and jawline of Queen Nefertiti.
  • Results typically begin to appear within 3–7 days, with full results developing in approximately 10–14 days. Common side effects may include temporary redness, swelling, bruising, tenderness at the injection site, neck soreness, mild swallowing discomfort, or, rarely, temporary weakness of nearby neck muscles.
  • Recommended dose is 40 units specifically for a Nefertiti Lift. Treatment typically involves multiple injections along the jawline and platysma bands of the neck, with dosing customized based on neck anatomy, muscle strength, and desired aesthetic outcome.
  • Treatment dose and injection sites may vary based on individual anatomy, muscle strength, and aesthetic goals.
  • Botox® works by temporarily relaxing and reducing the activity of the masseter muscles, which are the large chewing muscles located at the angles of the jaw. Over time, this can create a slimmer, more tapered facial appearance while also helping patients who experience teeth grinding (bruxism), jaw clenching, or TMJ-related discomfort.
  • Results typically begin to appear within 1–2 weeks, with noticeable facial slimming often developing over 4–8 weeks as the muscle gradually decreases in size. Common side effects may include temporary redness, swelling, bruising, tenderness at the injection site, mild chewing fatigue, jaw soreness, or, rarely, temporary smile asymmetry.
  • Recommended dose is 20-30 units per side for cosmetic masseter slimming, as this is considered an off-label use of Botox®. Treatment commonly ranges from 20–40 units per side, depending on muscle size and treatment goals, with injections strategically placed into the masseter muscles.
  • Treatment dose and injection sites may vary based on individual anatomy, muscle strength, and aesthetic goals.
  • Botox® works by blocking the release of certain pain-signaling chemicals involved in migraine pathways, helping to reduce the frequency, severity, and duration of chronic migraine headaches. It is FDA-approved for adults who experience 15 or more headache days per month, with at least 8 of those days meeting criteria for migraine.
  • Results may begin to be noticed within 2–4 weeks, with maximum benefit often developing after multiple treatment cycles administered every 12 weeks. Common side effects may include temporary redness, swelling, bruising, neck pain, headache, muscle soreness, eyelid drooping, or temporary muscle weakness near the injection sites.
  • The FDA-approved dosing protocol for chronic migraine is 156 units administered across 31 injection sites in the forehead, temples, back of the head, neck, and shoulders every 12 weeks. Additional units may be administered based on the provider's clinical assessment under the PREEMPT protocol.
  • Treatment dose and injection sites may vary based on individual anatomy, symptom pattern, and provider assessment.
  • Botox® works by temporarily relaxing the platysma muscles that create visible vertical neck bands and contribute to downward pulling of the lower face. Treatment can soften the appearance of prominent neck bands, improve neck contour, and create a smoother, more youthful-looking neck and jawline.
  • Results typically begin to appear within 3–7 days, with full results developing in approximately 10–14 days. Common side effects may include temporary redness, swelling, bruising, tenderness at the injection site, neck soreness, mild swallowing discomfort, hoarseness, or, rarely, temporary weakness of nearby neck muscles.
  • The FDA-approved dose is 36 units specifically for platysmal bands. Treatment commonly involves multiple injections placed directly into the visible platysma bands, with dosing customized based on the prominence of the bands, muscle strength, and desired outcome.
  • Treatment dose and injection sites may vary based on individual anatomy, muscle strength, and aesthetic goals.
  • Botox® works by temporarily blocking the nerve signals that stimulate sweat glands, significantly reducing excessive sweating in treated areas. This FDA-approved treatment is most commonly used for the underarms but may also be used off-label for the hands, feet, scalp, and other areas affected by excessive sweating.
  • Results typically begin to appear within 2–7 days, with maximum improvement developing within 1–2 weeks. Common side effects may include temporary redness, swelling, bruising, tenderness at the injection site, and, depending on the treatment area, temporary muscle weakness or discomfort.
  • The FDA-approved dose for severe primary axillary hyperhidrosis (underarm sweating) is 50 units per underarm (100 units total) administered through multiple small injections across the affected area.
  • Treatment dose and injection sites may vary based on the treatment area, severity of symptoms, and individual patient needs.
  • Botox® works by temporarily relaxing the depressor anguli oris (DAO) muscles, which pull the corners of the mouth downward. By reducing the activity of these muscles, treatment can help create a more neutral or subtly uplifted appearance, reducing the appearance of a sad, angry, or tired expression.
  • Results typically begin to appear within 3–5 days, with full results developing in approximately 10–14 days. Common side effects may include temporary redness, swelling, bruising, tenderness at the injection site, mild asymmetry, or temporary changes in smiling, speaking, or lower lip movement.
  • The recommended dose is 2-4 units per side specifically for DAO treatment, as this is considered an off-label cosmetic use of Botox®. Treatment typically involves small amounts of Botox injected into each DAO muscle, with dosing customized based on muscle strength, facial anatomy, and aesthetic goals.
  • Treatment dose and injection sites may vary based on individual anatomy, muscle strength, and aesthetic goals.

Your Botox® Treatment Plan

  • Book your Botox appointment at least 2 weeks before events to allow full results and any swelling or bruising to subside
  • Avoid blood-thinning medications and supplements for several days before and after treatment, with your doctor’s approval
  • Do not proceed if you have a rash or skin irritation in the treatment area
  • Not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding
  • Botox is injected just beneath the skin using very fine needles
  • Mild redness or swelling may occur and typically fades within an hour
  • Results start to appear in a few days and continue improving over about two weeks
  • Your look stays natural, just smoother and more refreshed
  • Mild redness or tenderness can occur for a few hours after treatment
  • Keep hands off the area and stay upright; avoid hats for 4 hours
  • Skip workouts, heavy lifting, and straining for 24 hours
  • Hold off on facials, massages, lasers, or other treatments for 2 weeks
  • Results develop gradually over 3 to 14 days

Botox® FAQs

Botox is ideal for adults who want to soften fine lines and expression wrinkles, especially on the forehead, between the brows, and around the eyes. Good candidates are in overall good health and want natural-looking results. It’s not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding, and a consultation helps confirm if it’s right for you.

Most people start to notice results within 3 to 5 days, with full effects developing around 10 to 14 days after treatment.

Results typically last about 3 to 4 months, though this can vary slightly depending on the individual and treatment area.

Before treatment, avoid blood-thinning medications and supplements for a few days if approved by your doctor, and plan your appointment at least two weeks before any big events. After treatment, avoid touching the area, stay upright for 4 hours, and skip workouts or heavy activity for 24 hours. Hold off on facials or other skin treatments for about two weeks.