Every person is unique, so we start with an initial consult for each patient. After evaluating your situation and goals, we advise you on whether Botox is a good option for you, or if another solution would be a better fit.

The effects of Botox last about three or four months. During that time your body slowly metabolizes the Botox, eventually allowing your muscles to move freely again.

If you want to maintain the effects of your Botox injections, it’s best to keep a consistent treatment schedule. After one to two years of regular treatment, you may be able to wait longer between injections as the treated muscles weaken.

“Botox” and “Dysport” are two proprietary brand names for slightly different versions of the same type of medication. Both are FDA-approved neuromodulators that immobilize muscles to treat various cosmetic and medical conditions.

Botox has been around longer than Dysport and has become the general term most people use to refer to this type of treatment. The results of Dysport typically appear a few days sooner than those of Botox, but Botox offers greater treatment precision and more FDA-approved uses.

While only medical professionals can legally administer Botox injections, not all states require a physician to do it. However, to get the best results in the safest setting, we recommend seeking an experienced physician for several reasons.

It’s critical for your Botox provider to be experienced with the nuances of human facial anatomy so they can identify which muscles to target and how much Botox to use. An inexperienced provider may also have trouble accurately diagnosing your problem or may try to treat an issue that isn’t treatable with Botox.

When considering a Botox provider, ask them about:

• Their experience and credentials
• Whether their previous patients come back for continued treatment
• Their ability to address unexpected outcomes
• What results you can reasonably expect