Botox softens the fine lines caused by repeated muscle movement — frown lines, crow's feet, forehead creases — without freezing your expression. Here's how it actually works.
Botox (onabotulinumtoxinA) temporarily relaxes the small muscles responsible for expression lines — the ones that form from years of frowning, squinting, and raising your eyebrows. It's the original neuromodulator, FDA-approved for cosmetic use since 2002, with the longest track record of any product in its category.
Results typically appear within 3 to 7 days and last 3 to 4 months before muscle movement gradually returns. Most patients settle into a maintenance rhythm of 3 to 4 treatments per year once they find their ideal dose and areas.
Every face moves differently, so we assess your specific muscle patterns rather than applying a fixed unit count to everyone. We'll talk through your goals — subtle softening versus more complete relaxation — before treatment, so the result matches what you actually want.
Curious how Dysport compares to Botox? See the differences in onset, spread, and cost.
Compare DysportInterested in a “naked” formula without added proteins? See how Xeomin compares.
Compare Xeomin"People worry Botox will make them look 'frozen.' That's a dosing and placement issue, not something inherent to the product. Done right, you should look like yourself on a good day — not like you had anything done at all."
Botox is often compared with: Dysport and Xeomin. See also Injectables & Fillers, lip filler, and our full Med Spa menu.
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