Botox

By preventing targeted muscles from contracting, neurotoxins smooth out existing wrinkles and help prevent new ones from forming. This results in a more youthful, relaxed appearance. Treatments are non-surgical, quick, and typically require minimal downtime.

• Smooth forehead lines, frown lines, and crow’s feet
• Reduce appearance of neck bands and jawline tension
• Prevent new wrinkle formation
• Improve facial symmetry and balance
• Treat medical conditions such as chronic migraines, excessive sweating, and muscle spasms (off-label uses)
• Fast procedure with immediate return to daily activities

• Forehead lines
• Glabellar lines (between the eyebrows)
• Crow’s feet (around the eyes
• Bunny lines (on the nose)
• Neck bands
• Jawline tightening

• Treatment typically takes 10–20 minutes
• Injections use a fine needle for minimal discomfort
• Results appear within 3 to 7 days and last 3 to 4 months on average
• Mild side effects may include redness, swelling, or bruising

• Avoid blood-thinning medications and supplements before treatment to minimize bruising
• Stay upright and avoid massaging treated areas for 4 hours after injections
• Avoid alcohol, strenuous exercise, and heat exposure for 24–48 hours post-treatment

Botulinum Toxin Type A (Most Common for Cosmetic Use)

Botox® Cosmetic (onabotulinumtoxinA)

• Most well-known brand in the U.S.
• FDA-approved for frown lines, crow’s feet, and forehead lines
• Also used medically for migraines, excessive sweating, overactive bladder, and muscle spasms
• Onset: 3–7 days
• Duration: ~3–4 months

Dysport® (abobotulinumtoxinA)

• FDA-approved for frown lines and certain muscle conditions
• Diffuses more widely, which can be ideal for larger areas
• Onset: 2–5 days
• Duration: ~3–4 months

Xeomin® (incobotulinumtoxinA)

• Known as the “naked” neurotoxin because it has no added complexing proteins
• May have a lower risk of developing resistance over time
• Onset: 3–7 days
• Duration: ~3–4 months

Jeuveau® (“Newtox”) (prabotulinumtoxinA-xvfs)

• Marketed as a more affordable, modern alternative to Botox
• FDA-approved for frown lines
• Onset: 2–4 days
• Duration: ~3–4 months