NEUROTOXINS

Botox works differently from other injectables because we’re treating movement rather than volume. It is a neurotoxin that temporarily reduces the activity of specific muscles, allowing us to soften lines caused by repeated facial expression or change the way certain muscles influence facial shape.

The most familiar treatment areas are the forehead, frown lines between the brows, and crow’s feet. But Botox can also be used throughout the lower face and neck, including the masseters (jaw muscles), chin, DAO (muscles that pull down the coroners of the mouth), upper lip, and platysma (neck bands). In appropriately selected patients, masseter treatment may also help with symptoms associated with jaw clenching or grinding.

I don’t use the same injection pattern or number of units on every patient. I assess how your muscles move, their relative strength, and how they interact with one another before deciding where and how much to treat. My goal is to soften unwanted movement without taking away the expressions that make your face look like yours.

Botox begins working within several days, with the full effect generally assessed around two weeks. Results typically last around three to four months, although this varies by treatment area, dose, and individual response. Regular maintenance can help maintain the result, but your treatment can be adjusted over time as your face and preferences change.