Botox® works by blocking the neurotransmitters to the muscles, temporarily reducing the movement. Without movement, the lines and wrinkles are not as prominent and, in many cases, go away.

There are safety concerns and side effects that come with any medication, and that includes neurotoxins. While there are side effects that you can read about below, Botox® injections are an FDA-approved procedure, and are perfectly safe when overseen by a doctor – even over years of use.

Botox® results typically last 3 to 6 months, but those results also depend on the number of units injected and how quickly you metabolize the product. Botox® is a customizable treatment. We will ask patients what their areas of concern are and how much or how little movement they would like to have. Patients can still have movement in the treated area with neurotoxin, if that is the look they desire. The more injected the less movement a patient will have. However, it is also best to note that the higher the dose, the longer the results will last.

As often as we get this question, there is no hard and fast timeline for neurotoxin. The more units of Botox® you have injected, the longer it will last. Each person’s body metabolizes it differently, which is also a factor in how long neurotoxin will last – and how often you choose to get it. Most people chose to get injections every 3-4 months for optimal results.

No. The needles used to administer Botox® are very tiny. You may feel a small prick when it enters the skin, but the treatment is quick and comfortable. No numbing is required for this treatment.