Botox is a purified protein. Botox is the only FDA-approved prescription medicine that temporarily improves the appearance of moderate-to-severe forehead lines, frown lines, and crow’s feet at the corner of the eyes. Botox is for use in adults.

Injecting Botox is one of the most common nonsurgical procedures performed. Botox is commonly used for wrinkle reduction and prevention, facial slimming,

hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating in the underarms and palms), and softening the appearance of platysmal neck bands (vertical banding that becomes more visible as we age).

In addition to its very popular cosmetic uses, Botox is used medically to treat:

migraines – severe throbbing headaches often associated with nausea or light sensitivity

blepharospasm – involuntary closing of the eyelids

strabismus – lack of eye alignment, cross-eyed or wall-eyed

overactive bladder – urinary leakage, urgency, and frequency

spasticity – continuous contraction of muscles, often associated with other syndromes and conditions such as multiple sclerosis (MS).

The day you receive Botox treatment, you usually will not see any visible results. The initial onset of Botox results takes a few days. “Full effect” develops in about two weeks.

On average, the results from Botox treatment last about three months. The length of effectiveness depends on your body’s metabolism, treatment location, and the amount of Botox used.

We customize each Botox treatment to the needs and desired outcomes of each patient. It is impossible, and not fair to the patient, for a provider to say “how much” someone will need without seeing them in person and discussing their cosmetic goals.

No aesthetic nurse, doctor, or patient knows how much Botox is needed until a thorough aesthetic treatment plan is discussed. We do not expect you to know what you need. That’s our job!

The puzzle of what cosmetic treatments and how much product you need is best solved together. During your consultation, we will work together to devise a treatment plan to best suit your aesthetic goals.