Botox
Botox is a purified protein injected in tiny amounts to relax the muscles behind expression lines: forehead creases, the frown lines between the brows, crow's feet. Appointments take 10 to 20 minutes with a fine needle, no anesthesia, and no downtime, and the same protein quiets chronic migraines, TMJ tension, and excessive sweating.
What isBotox?
Botox is one of the most trusted and researched treatments in aesthetics. A purified protein temporarily relaxes targeted muscles by blocking the nerve signals that trigger contractions, so the lines those muscles carve, forehead creases, the elevens between the brows, crow's feet, soften while your normal expressions stay intact.
It is also preventative. Relaxing the muscles that fold the skin stops new lines from deepening, which is why many patients start Botox before wrinkles set in. And it is not only cosmetic: the same FDA-approved protein treats excessive sweating, chronic migraines dosed every 12 weeks, and jaw tension from TMJ.
The visit itself is easy. Your injector places the injections with a fine needle in 10 to 20 minutes, no anesthesia needed, and you walk out and back into your day. Results appear within three to five days, reach full effect at about two weeks, and last three to four months, often longer with regular treatments.
Who is Botox for?
Botox is for men and women who want to look rested, not different.
Dosage is customized to your areas, your goals, and your muscle strength, so the honest answer on how much you need, and whether Botox alone or Botox with filler gets you there, comes from a consultation.
Expression lines bother you
Forehead creases, frown lines between the brows, and crow's feet are the classic Botox areas.
You want to prevent wrinkles
Regular treatments relax the muscles before new lines have a chance to deepen.
You sweat excessively
Botox treats hyperhidrosis in the underarms, hands, feet, and face, with results that last four to twelve months depending on the area.
You have chronic migraines
Injections every 12 weeks are an established medical treatment for migraine frequency and severity.
You want rejuvenation without surgery
A lunchtime procedure with no anesthesia, no downtime, and results that build over two weeks.
Where Botoxworks
The practice's own treatment guide maps more than a dozen Botox zones, from forehead creases and bunny lines down to neck cords. These are the areas patients ask about most.
Select an area on the figure to see what Botox does there.
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Botox, beforeand after.
Forehead lines, frown lines, and crow's feet from the Botox gallery on the practice's previous website. The last pair is the honest test: the patient is trying to frown in the after photo, and the brow barely moves. Drag the handle to compare.
See all Botox resultsIndividual results vary. These photographs are from the treatment gallery on the practice's previous website and are not a guarantee of your own outcome.
Botox, beyond wrinkles
The same protein that smooths expression lines solves problems no cream or pill can touch. Each of these has its own page, its own dosing, and its own dedicated visit.
Botox for Men
Dosing built for thicker skin and stronger muscles, with results that stay masculine.
Botox for Migraines
Injections every 12 weeks for fewer, milder chronic migraine days.
Botox for TMJ
Relaxes the masseter to ease jaw pain, clenching, and grinding.
Botox for Excessive Sweating
Controls hyperhidrosis in the underarms, hands, feet, and face, with relief that lasts four to twelve months.
Botox for Gummy Smile
A few units above the lip for a more balanced smile with less gum showing.
Botox at our office
Our practice brings more than 20 years of dermatologic experience to every Botox visit. These videos, filmed at our Montgomery Road office, show what a visit looks like and how we think about natural, preventative dosing.
If you would rather talk it through in person, a consultation covers all of it, for your face.
Whatto expect.
Book a consultationBotox is dosed in units and customized to your areas, goals, and muscle strength, so your quote is personalized at consultation.
The injections themselves take 10 to 20 minutes with a fine needle and no anesthesia; the whole visit is usually under 30 minutes.
You return to work and normal activities immediately. Temporary redness, swelling, or a small bruise at the injection sites can occur.
Results appear within 3 to 5 days and reach full effect at about two weeks. Cosmetic results last three to four months; sweating results last four to twelve months depending on the area, and migraine dosing repeats every 12 weeks.
Frequently asked questions
Is Botox safe?
Yes. Botox is FDA-approved and one of the most extensively studied treatments in aesthetic medicine. In the hands of an experienced medical provider it has a long, well-documented safety record.
Will my face look frozen?
No. The goal is a rested, natural look. We dose to relax the muscles that carve lines while preserving your normal expressions, so you still look like you.
How long does Botox last?
Cosmetic results last three to four months, and with regular treatments many patients find results last longer over time. Hyperhidrosis results last four to twelve months depending on the area, and migraine treatment is dosed every 12 weeks.
When will I see results?
Results begin to appear within three to five days and continue improving until the full effect at about two weeks.
Does Botox hurt?
Most patients feel only a quick pinch. The injections use a very fine needle and no anesthesia is required.
Can Botox prevent wrinkles?
Yes. By relaxing the muscles that repeatedly fold the skin, regular Botox treatments help stop new lines from forming and existing ones from deepening.
How much Botox will I need?
Dosage is customized to the areas treated, your goals, and the strength of your muscles. Your injector maps this out with you at your consultation.
Can men get Botox?
Absolutely. Men's dosing accounts for thicker skin and stronger facial muscles; see our Botox for Men page for the full picture.
Can Botox treat sweating in the hands or feet?
Yes. Botox treats excessive sweating in the underarms, hands, feet, and face. Underarm treatment often gives six to twelve months of relief, and results on the palms and soles typically last four to six months.
Is there any downtime?
None. You can go straight back to work. Temporary redness, swelling, or bruising at the injection sites is possible and resolves quickly; serious side effects are rare.
Can I combine Botox with fillers?
Yes. Botox relaxes the muscles behind expression lines while fillers restore lost volume, and together they make a complete facial rejuvenation. Many patients combine the two.
Is Botox permanent?
No. The effect is temporary and wears off gradually over a few months. Follow-up treatments maintain your results.
Where to next
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Medically reviewed by Shalini Gupta, MD, Harvard-trained dermatologist and founder of The Dermatology, Laser & Vein Center. Last reviewed September 2026. This page is for education and is not a substitute for a personalized medical consultation.