It’s easy! You can set up a no-obligation consultation using our online booking link in the profile. Our injector sets aside enough time so if you choose to move forward with injections, you can do so in the same appointment (95% of her patients decide to do this).

Botox/Dysport injections use very small needles, the same ones used for insulin. It feels like a little tiny pinch and most often a first-time client’s response is, “That’s it? I thought it would hurt more.” Filler injections also use very small needles and in some cases a cannula, which is a blunt tip type of needle. Oftentimes our practitioners will use a prescription-based numbing cream to make it comfortable. We also have you hold a little medical vibrator on your face to help distract the nerves from the pokes. Our practitioners have a very soft touch and take extra steps to make sure you feel comfortable during all procedures.

Neurotoxins (aka Botox and Dysport) have hundreds of medical uses. Cosmetically, it is commonly used for reducing wrinkles, crow’s feet, reducing a gummy smile, bunny lines on the nose, downturn smile, orange peel chin, lip flip, and reducing the platysmal banding in the neck. It can also be used to help with TMJ pain, headaches/migraines, and jaw clenching/grinding. Neurotoxins- the miracle drug!

There is no magic age or prescriptive time to start Botox or Dysport. Skin wrinkling and lines are very specific and vary with each person. We have had 18 year old patients with significant wrinkling and 60-year-olds with their first sign of crow’s feet. Our rule of thumb is to start when you care and continue to reassess. A lot of our patients start when they are seeing static lines at rest, before they become etched in too deep. Once they are etched in they are much harder to eliminate. So whether you are 22 or 60, do it when it feels right for you.

While this procedure is considered low key and many first-time clients leave saying “That was super easy”, there are some important steps to take before treatment. Avoid anything that can thin the blood or make you bruise such as aspirin, ibuprofen, or alcohol for 7 days before the injection.

Botox and Dysport are very safe medications. There are over 700 FDA-approved uses for these medications. Allergic reactions, although possible, are extremely rare. If you have a severe and true milk allergy (not the same as lactose intolerant), Dysport is not a good option for you.

If too much Botox/Dysport is injected it can cause droopy eyebrows. Because of this, our practitioners always inject small “test” amounts to ensure optimal results and safety. 

If the medication is placed incorrectly or moves via the blood supply, it can make one eyelid very difficult to open. This occurs in approximately 3% of all patients. The problem can be treated with medication and will return to normal within a few weeks. This issue is less likely with a more skilled hand and experienced practitioners (such as our injectors).

Eyebrows can sometimes be slightly uneven after a treatment, mainly because your eyebrows are uneven to begin with. Before the injection, one eyebrow might have stronger muscles above it than the other and may require additional medication or hold the medication slightly differently. Overall, if one eyebrow is too high it can be easily corrected with minor injectable touch-ups and medication adjustments to achieve a symmetrical brow line.

“Spock” eyebrows can occur if an injector does not put any or enough Botox/Dysport above the eyebrows. Again, this can be resolved with a little touch-up and a highly trained hand.

The good news when it comes to Botox and Dysport issues is that they will ALWAYS resolve themselves because the medication effects are temporary (approx 3 months).

Most injectors will tell you that you need Botox/Dysport every 3 months. Of course, they do, it’s good for their pocketbook! But truthfully, no one NEEDS Botox. So you should get it as often as you like and as your finances allow. Our injector usually recommends that it’s a good idea to do it twice a year if it’s something you want to keep up on and prevent wrinkles from forming. Three times a year is probably the most realistic and if you can do it every 3 months, great! Our practitioners are here for you when you’re ready.

Botox and Dysport are both broken down naturally by your body over 3-4 months. Once the medication is administered you do have to wait for it to wear off over time.

Studies (although few) have shown that Botox can be safely administered during pregnancy. Because the amount of Botox/Dysport injected is small, and Botox/Dysport injected into the facial muscles stay within that muscle without circulating throughout the body, it would most likely not be an issue. That being said, because there is no 100% guarantee on the outcome, we suggest avoiding getting injections while pregnant. However, most nursing hotlines and OB/GYNs will tell you it is safe to do while breastfeeding.