What it Targets

Botox is most popular in the lines between your eyebrows, the lines around your eyes, and the area above your forehead where your brow “furrows. Some people also use Botox to ward off “smile lines” around your lips or around your chin area.

How it Works

At your treatment appointment, you’ll lie down and be instructed to relax. You may be asked to make a certain facial expression, such as raising or furrowing your eyebrows. This helps the person giving you the injection see your facial muscles and fine lines. They can then aim the injection perfectly. The injection itself may feel a little bit painful, and you’ll most likely get more than one shot.

Results

In the days after your treatment, you’ll notice that your muscles are tighter and your fine lines are less prominent.

Downtime

Once the injections have been administered, you may see bumps at the site of the injections for the first half hour or so afterward. You’ll need to keep your face upright for at least four hours. Exercising after your treatment is strongly discouraged.

How Long will Results Last

For most people, the effect of Botox injections starts to disappear after twelve weeks. You won’t need to make lifestyle changes following treatment, but you may want to schedule touch-up appointments every three months or so.