Botox Injections
Botox (botulinum toxin) softens expression lines by relaxing overactive muscles—without freezing your face. My approach is minimal, mapped to your anatomy, and designed to keep movement natural while reducing visual “tension.”
What Botox can help with
- Frown lines (glabella), forehead lines, crow’s feet
- Subtle brow lift to open the eye area
- Bunny lines, gummy smile, lip flip, chin dimpling (mentalis)
- Down-turned mouth corners (DAO modulation)
- Neck bands / jawline pull-down (Nefertiti Lift)
- Masseter slimming for a slimmer lower face
For static creases or volume loss, we may combine with Dermal Fillers, Skin Boosters, or resurfacing.
The appointment, step by step
- Photos & mapping of expression patterns
- Skin prep & optional numbing
- Micro-dose injections with ultra-fine needles, placed in specific muscle points
- Aftercare briefing and a check visit at ~2 weeks for fine-tuning when needed
Time in clinic: about 20 minutes. Back to routine: immediately (no formal downtime).
Aftercare & timeline
- Keep the area clean; no rubbing/massage for the first day
- Avoid strenuous exercise, sauna/steam, or lying face-down for 24 hours
- Makeup after a few hours if the skin is intact
Onset: ~3–5 days • Peak effect: 10–14 days • Typical duration: 3–5 months (varies by dose, muscle strength, and metabolism). We plan light maintenance to keep expression smooth yet alive.
Candidacy & contraindications
Good candidates want softer expressions with a natural look and a rested look.
Not treated in cases of pregnancy/breastfeeding, active skin infection at injection sites, certain neuromuscular disorders, or recent events/medications that increase risk (reviewed in consultation).
Safety first
- Conservative dosing tailored to your facial dynamics
- Layer-aware placement to avoid brow/eyelid heaviness
- Medical-grade asepsis and documentation at every session
- Clear plan for combination therapy when lines are skin-driven, not muscle-driven
FAQs
Will I look “frozen”?
No—mapping and micro-dosing preserve movement. The goal is calm, not stillness.
How often will I need it?
Most patients refresh every 3–5 months; some areas (e.g., masseter) may stretch longer once conditioned.
Can it lift my brows?
A subtle brow lift is possible by balancing forehead and periorbital muscles—only when your anatomy allows it.
What if I still see a line after treatment?
If a crease is etched in the skin, we may add Skin Boosters, resurfacing, or filler support rather than increasing toxin where it isn’t helpful.
Is it reversible?
Results fade naturally as the effect wears off. We adjust dose/placement next visit to fine-tune your look.
Thoughtful combinations (when they add value)
- Nefertiti Lift for neck bands/jawline pull-down
- Slim Lower Face (Masseter) for clenching or lower-face width
- Dermal Fillers / Skin Boosters / Polynucleotides for skin quality and light reflection
- Mesobotox (intradermal micro-dosing) for pore/sebum refinement without weakening expression muscles
