Dysport/Botox
Dysport/Botox are brand names of neuromodulators consisting of botulinum toxin. It can be used cosmetically to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It can also be used therapeutically to treat chronic headaches, migraines, jaw clenching, teeth grinding, and excessive sweating.
How Do Botox Treatments Work?
Botox works by reducing the signal between the nerves and muscles, causing the muscle to relax. For fine lines and wrinkles, this prevents the facial muscles from creating and deepening the creases in the skin. For therapeutic injections, this reduces the muscle contractions that may be the cause of the pain, providing relief.
The Botox is administered via a very fine needle. There is little to no pain and there is no downtime required after treatment.
Botox can be used for:
- Fine lines and wrinkles
- Chronic headaches
- Chronic migraines
- Jaw clenching
- Teeth grinding
- Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) pain
- Excessive Sweating (hyperhidrosis)
How Do Botox Treatments Work?
Botox works by reducing the signal between the nerves and muscles, causing the muscle to relax. For fine lines and wrinkles, this prevents the facial muscles from creating and deepening the creases in the skin. For therapeutic injections, this reduces the muscle contractions that may be the cause of the pain, providing relief.
The Botox is administered via a very fine needle. There is little to no pain and there is no downtime required after treatment.
Botox can be used for:
- Fine lines and wrinkles
- Chronic headaches
- Chronic migraines
- Jaw clenching
- Teeth grinding
- Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) pain
- Excessive Sweating (hyperhidrosis)
Who is a good candidate for Botox?
You may want to consider Botox if:
- You have moderate to severe facial lines and wrinkles
- You are looking to prevent further progression of facial fine lines and wrinkles
- The wrinkles are located in areas that Botox can treat such as the forehead, around and between the eyes, around the mouth and neck
- You are in generally good health
- You have realistic expectations of improvement
Pricing
Dysport - $9/unit
Botox - $10/unit
Lip Flip Only - $50
Therapeutic Botox Injection Fee - $200
Who is NOT a good candidate for Botox?
You may not be a good candidate for Botox if:
- You are allergic to an ingredient in Botox or any of the other botulinum toxin formulations
- You are pregnant or breastfeeding
- You have a skin infection in the planned area of injection
- You have a muscle or nerve condition such as ALS or myasthenia gravis
What to expect
Your initial consultation will take approximately 1 hour as we get a detailed history and discuss your treatment goals.
Next, we perform a photography series to document current areas of concern. The Botox will be injected using a very tiny needle into the muscles that cause the fine lines and wrinkles. The number of injections and amount of Botox used will depend on the strength of the muscles causing the wrinkles.
There is no downtime after Botox treatment. You may resume all regular activities right away.
Results may be visible within a few days but may take 7 to 14 days for full effect. The results usually last 3 to 4 months before additional injections are necessary to maintain results. Therapeutic treatments may last 3 to 6 months or longer. We typically ask our clients to come back after 14 days to document and assess results and perform a touch-up if necessary.