A neurotoxin is a purified protein that temporarily blocks the nerve signal to a specific muscle. When placed in facial muscles that produce expression lines, those muscles stop being able to fold the overlying skin, and the lines soften and smooth out at rest.
Injectables · Neurotoxins
The four we carry
Botox and Xeomin diffuse tightly, which suits precise small-area work like glabellar lines. Dysport diffuses slightly more and often works on larger areas like the forehead. Daxxify carries a peptide accessory that extends duration to five or six months.
Injectables · Neurotoxins
When results appear
Results begin at three to five days, peak at two weeks, and hold for three to six months depending on product, treated area, dose, and patient metabolism. Retreating before the previous dose fully wears off holds continuous smoothness.
Injectables · Neurotoxins · What to expect
Your first neurotoxin visit
Session length is fifteen to thirty minutes for the injections themselves, plus a short consult if this is your first visit. Sensation is a small pinch per injection. Most patients need no numbing, though topical numbing is available on request.
Injectables · Neurotoxins · What to expect
Right after your visit
Downtime is essentially zero. Avoid pressing or massaging the treated areas for four hours, skip strenuous exercise for the rest of that day, and skip lying flat for the first four hours to reduce the small risk of product migration.
Injectables · Neurotoxins · What to expect
Results timeline
Results begin at three to five days, peak at two weeks, and hold for three to six months. First-time patients are seen back at two to three weeks for a follow-up where any residual movement can be adjusted.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions
How long do results last?Three to four months for Botox, Dysport, and Xeomin. Five to six months for Daxxify. Individual metabolism varies, so your duration is set from your own experience, not from an average.Will it look frozen?Only if it is dosed to freeze. We dose to soften rather than paralyze unless you specifically want a fully-still look. The muscle can be relaxed enough to smooth lines while still moving normally.When will I see results?Onset begins at three to five days, peaks at two weeks. First-time patients are seen back at two to three weeks to assess and add if needed.
Injectables
Who performs this
Placed by our nurse injectors: Kayla Hogan, Holly Davis, and Iryna Tsupa. Every product carried here is selected by our board-certified plastic surgeons.
