Botox is a purified protein that temporarily relaxes the small muscles responsible for expression lines, smoothing forehead creases, frown lines between the brows, and crow's feet around the eyes. Treatment takes about 15 minutes with no anesthesia required, making it one of the most popular ways to maintain a refreshed, rested look between surgical procedures or entirely on its own.
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Botox to improve facial expression
What This Procedure Can Address
- Softens forehead lines and frown lines between the brows
- Reduces crow's feet around the eyes
- Can relax vertical neck bands (platysmal bands)
- Treats a gummy smile or jaw clenching (bruxism) in select patients
- Often paired with dermal fillers for a complete refresh
Technique & Recovery
Treatment takes about 15 minutes with a few small injections and no anesthesia needed. Results begin appearing within 3 to 7 days and reach full effect by about two weeks, lasting 3 to 4 months before muscle activity gradually returns, at which point a touch-up maintains results. There is no downtime, and most patients resume all normal activities immediately, avoiding only vigorous exercise and lying flat for a few hours after treatment.
How Dr. Fabio Can Help
Dr. Fabio personally evaluates every neuromodulator patient, dosing conservatively for a natural, rested look rather than a frozen one.