NEUROMODULATOR INJECTIONS

Determining the amount of neuromodulator (Botox, Dysport, or Daxxify) needed is a personalized process and will vary depending on the individual’s facial structure, muscle strength, the severity of the wrinkles, treatment frequency, and the desired outcome. Some clients may want a more natural look and require fewer units, while others may want a more dramatic transformation and require more units.

Amount of Botox for Comment Treatment Areas

FOREHEAD
Forehead lines 8-18 units
Frown lines (11s) 20-30 units

EYES
Eyebrow lift 2-5 units each side
Crows feet 6-20 units each side

NOSE
Bunny lines 6-14 units each side
Tinkerbell nose lift 2-5 units

MOUTH
Lip flip 8-12 units
Gummy smile 2-4 units
Downward turned mouth 3-6 units each side

CHIN
Chin pebbling 4-8 units

JAW
Masseters (jaw slimming/TMJ) 25-50 units

NECK
Platysma bands 25-50 units

Try to use the injected muscles for the first 1-2 hours after treatment: practice frowning, raising your eyebrows, and squinting. This helps work the neurotoxin into your muscles. negatively if you forget.
Do not touch or rub the injected sites for 2-4 hours following treatment.
Avoid exercise and sweating on the day of treatment.
Do not lie down 4 hours after treatment.
There can be a slight chance of bruising at the treated site, which will resolve within a few days. Any tiny bumps will go away within a few hours of treatment.
Avoid any type of facial, microderm abrasion, or massage for 14 days after treatment.
Acetaminophen is okay for post-treatment discomfort.
The results of your treatment can take up to 14 days to take full effect. If a touch-up is needed 14 days post-treatment, please contact the office for a follow-up appointment.