Botox Cosmetic is a hugely popular anti-aging option known to address wrinkling, slim the jawline and even help with chronic pain. If you’re interested in pursuing Botox treatment, you’ll need to see these amazing before and after results. See wrinkles vanish, crow’s feet soften and smiles harmonize below!
What to Know About Botox
Neurotoxins like Botox are priced by the unit, so the overall cost depends on how much product is used—larger areas require more. A typical Botox Cosmetic treatment can range from $500 to $1,000 for 30 to 50 units, depending on the provider.
“Botox has now become a household term and a verb to describe injection procedures to reduce the appearance of dynamic wrinkles,” says board-certified New York dermatologist Elaine Kung, MD. “However, many aesthetic providers use different brands of neurotoxins in their offices other than Botox.”
Location, Location
According to New York dermatologist Julie Russak, MD, neurotoxins are mostly used to treat wrinkling in the upper face. “The primary areas people focus on are the forehead, glabella (the “11 lines” between the brows) and crow’s feet,” she says. “These treatments help soften expression lines, creating a rested, approachable appearance.”
“Some of the less common yet incredibly transformative areas to use neurotoxins include the chin, to smooth dimpling or ‘orange peel’ texture,” she explains. “As well as the nose, for subtle lifting of the nasal tip or to soften bunny lines. I also focus on the jawline for contouring and work on creating balance and symmetry in the perioral region (around the mouth) to lift downturned corners or soften smoker’s lines.”
Botox in the jawline is also a way to relieve chronic pain in the area.
“I’ve found Botox to be incredibly helpful in managing my jawline pain,” says Dr. Kung. “As someone who clenches and grinds my teeth, I often experience discomfort and even headaches. Botox injections in the masseter muscle have significantly reduced my teeth-grinding habits, leading to noticeable relief from jaw pain.”
Protect Your Investment
Botox Cosmetic produces results a few days after treatment, usually lasting around three to four months, though there are habits that can shorten that lifespan.
“The number-one culprit for Botox and filler not lasting as long as it should is smoking and excessive sun exposure,” says New York dermatologist Marina Peredo, MD. “Patients who smoke or are constantly in the sun have a tendency to break down collagen faster because they have an enzyme called collagenase and the Botox will not last as long,” she explains.
Botox Before and After Gallery
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