BOTOX® Cosmetic, XEOMIN®, and Dysport®
BOTOX® Cosmetic at a Glance
- Average Cost:
- From approximately $400–$800
- Discomfort Level:
- Virtually painless
- Anesthesia Options:
- Local Anesthesia (if desired)
- Recovery Period:
- Typically no downtime required
- Results Length:
- 3 to 4 months
- Potential Benefits:
- A smoother, more revitalized facial aesthetic; reduction of a number of age-related cosmetic concerns, including crow’s feet, frown lines, forehead wrinkles, bunny lines, and neck bands; in most cases, a quick treatment process
Banish lines and wrinkles or prevent them from appearing at all with safe, effective BOTOX® Cosmetic in Philadelphia. This popular injectable treatment can achieve a youthful, fresh appearance without incisions or downtime.
Topics On This Page:
- How BOTOX® Cosmetic Works
- Benefits of BOTOX® Cosmetic
- Why Choose Dr. Pontell and Dr. Weng for BOTOX® Injections?
- BOTOX® Cosmetic Before-and-After Photos
- BOTOX® Cosmetic Candidates
- BOTOX® Cosmetic Treatment Goals
- BOTOX® Cosmetic Procedure
- BOTOX® Cosmetic vs. XEOMIN® vs. Dysport®
- Medical Uses of BOTOX®
- BOTOX® Cosmetic Recovery
- BOTOX® Cosmetic Results
- BOTOX® Cosmetic Cost
- Additional BOTOX® Cosmetic FAQs
- Combining Procedures
How Does BOTOX® Cosmetic Work?
TBOTOX® Cosmetic works by temporarily relaxing the muscles in the face that cause wrinkles. Made from a safe, low dose of botulinum toxin, a purified protein, BOTOX® injections act as a preventative treatment for younger patients and as an effective anti-aging treatment for patients who are already seeing wrinkles and fine lines.
What Are the Benefits of BOTOX® Cosmetic?
BOTOX® Cosmetic is designed to be a safe, effective wrinkle relaxer that achieves many benefits for patients:
- No surgery, no incisions, no downtime
- Facial rejuvenation with injections only
- Short procedure time, no downtime
- Relatively painless treatment
- Effectively smooths wrinkles
- Can address many areas of the face
- May help stop wrinkles from forming in the first place
Why Choose Dr. Pontell and Dr. Weng for BOTOX® Injections?
Dr. Jonathan Pontell and Dr. Catherine Weng are double board-certified facial plastic surgeons whose expert understanding of facial structure and features makes them ideal choices for BOTOX® Cosmetic procedures. They strive to perform all BOTOX® injections personally, providing patients with the finesse, precision, and beautiful results that only a leading facial plastic surgeon can offer. Dr. Pontell and Dr. Weng aim to ensure that the results appear both natural and beautiful.
Am I a Candidate for BOTOX® Cosmetic?
Men or women who want to smooth away or prevent wrinkles are often good candidates for BOTOX® injections. In general, candidates should meet the following requirements:
- Are 18 years old or older
- Are generally in good health
- Are not pregnant or nursing
- Have no skin infections nor outbreaks in the BOTOX® Cosmetic treatment area
- Have no allergies to the BOTOX® Cosmetic ingredients
- Have no history of neuromuscular diseases
What Areas Can BOTOX® Cosmetic Treat?
BOTOX® Cosmetic is effective in a variety of areas. Each area generally requires a different amount of units, depending on your unique needs, to achieve a smooth, rejuvenated appearance.
CHIN
Achieve a smoother chin with BOTOX® Cosmetic, which can reduce signs of chin wrinkles, dimples, and irregularities to help you appear younger and more refreshed.
BUNNY LINES
The fine lines on either side of your nose, commonly called bunny lines, can be smoothed and minimized with BOTOX® Cosmetic.
FROWN LINES
Also known as the “11s”, the vertical lines between the eyebrows can be softened and smoothed away to achieve a more pleasant, youthful look.
EYEBROWS
When BOTOX® Cosmetic is injected strategically in the glabella and crows’ feet, it can lift heavy brows by weakening the muscles that normally pull the brows down.
JAW AREA
Sometimes BOTOX® injections can be used to slim the lower jaw area by weakening the masseter muscles.
MOUTH CORNERS
Drooping corners can make your mouth look like you’re permanently unhappy. With BOTOX® injections, the corner of your mouth is lifted to create a more youthful, pleasant aesthetic.
CROW’S FEET
Crow’s feet and fine lines around the eyes can be carefully injected with BOTOX® Cosmetic, reducing signs of age.
FOREHEAD LINES
The horizontal lines on the brow are diminished or erased with BOTOX® injections, covering the entirety of the forehead.
NECK BANDS
BOTOX® injections can effectively decrease wrinkles and lines on the neck (platysmal bands), leaving you with a more youthful and refreshed look.
Treatment Areas and Units
- Eyebrows:
- 2-5 units
- Bunny lines:
- 5-10 units
- Forehead lines:
- 10-30 units
- Chin:
- 2-6 unit
- Crow’s feet:
- 5-15 units
- Jaw area:
- 15-50 units per side
- Mouth Corners:
- 3-6 units
- Glabellar (frown lines):
- 10-25 units
- Neck (platysmal) bands:
- 25-50 units
What Can I Expect During My BOTOX® Cosmetic Treatment?
During your BOTOX® Cosmetic treatment, your skin will first be cleansed. Injections will be precisely given in specific areas, ensuring only the muscles causing the wrinkles are treated. This process takes about 20 minutes. Once it is complete, you can get right back to your day.
BOTOX® Cosmetic vs. XEOMIN® vs. Dysport®
BOTOX® Cosmetic, XEOMIN®, and Dysport® are similar injectable treatments that both achieve smoother skin. The main difference is that XEOMIN® is the purest form of botulinum toxin, the same substance as BOTOX® Cosmetic.
Because it is so pure, XEOMIN® provides the lowest possible chance of causing an allergic reaction. It also has a lower probability of patients developing resistance to the product over time, which often makes it a practical choice when patients have started to build resistance to BOTOX® Cosmetic.
Dysport® is another similar product, which in contrast to BOTOX® Cosmetic and XEOMIN® has a slightly quicker onset time—about 3-5 days. It is yet another option to consider if a patient is showing signs of developing resistance to another botulinum toxin product. Dysport’s units and dosing are calculated differently, but as long as the conversions are done correctly, the treatment can lead to the same smooth results.
What Are the Medical Uses for BOTOX®?
BOTOX® can be used to treat a variety of medical concerns, including excessive sweating, TMJ, and migraines.
Hyperhidrosis
If you’re suffering from excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis), causing embarrassing wetness you can’t easily control, BOTOX® injections can effectively treat this problem by temporarily blocking the nerves that signal the sweat glands to overproduce sweat. Patients have dryer underarms and more confidence.
TMJ
Clenching and grinding the teeth, or TMJ (temporomandibular joint disorder), is commonly treated with BOTOX®. BOTOX® injections effectively relax the muscles causing tightness and straining in the jaw. This treatment is an effective relief for many TMJ patients.
Migraines
The debilitating effect migraines cause can often be successfully treated with BOTOX®. During migraine treatment, BOTOX® is injected into specific areas. This relaxes the muscles with the goal of relieving the onset of migraines and the suffering they cause.
What Can I Expect in My Recovery from BOTOX® Injections?
Expect a very minimal recovery period after a BOTOX® Cosmetic treatment. There is no downtime required. There may be redness or small red bumps in the treatment area, which will usually fade within about one hour.
For the following two days after treatment, do not massage the area, as that may cause the BOTOX® Cosmetic substance to spread to other facial regions.
How Long Do BOTOX® Injections Last?
The effects of BOTOX® Cosmetic usually last for about three to four months. That said, the exact duration can vary from person to person. Many patients choose to schedule maintenance sessions every three to six months to preserve results.
During your consultation, we can determine an ideal schedule to meet your unique needs.
How Much Does BOTOX® Cosmetic Cost?
At The Aesthetic Facial Plastic Surgery Center, Inc., pricing for BOTOX® Cosmetic injections typically begins at approximately $400 per area; when more than one area is treated, sessions start at about $800. With this in mind, the cost of your BOTOX® Cosmetic treatment will vary based on the number of units required, the number of sessions performed, whether additional procedures are included in the treatment plan, and other factors. Our team can give you more information about the recommended number of units and total cost during your consultation. We can also answer any questions you may have about payment options, which include third-party financing plans available for qualified applicants that can help make the cost of treatment as convenient as possible.
Additional Frequently Asked Questions About BOTOX® Cosmetic
Is BOTOX® Cosmetic Safe?
BOTOX® Cosmetic is an FDA-approved treatment and is generally considered safe and effective when performed by experienced and qualified providers.
Is There Downtime After BOTOX® Cosmetic?
There is no downtime typically necessary after BOTOX® Cosmetic.
What Are The Possible Complications With BOTOX® Cosmetic?
BOTOX® Cosmetic can cause side effects like bruising, redness at injection sites, flu-like symptoms, temporary facial drooping, muscle weakness, and others. When performed by an expert surgeon like Dr. Pontell or Dr. Weng, the risk of complications is minimal. That said, please feel free to discuss any concerns with the doctor so you feel comfortable with the procedure.
Are BOTOX® injections safe during pregnancy or breastfeeding?
BOTOX® Cosmetic is not recommended for patients who are pregnant or nursing. While complications from BOTOX® injections are rare when administered by an experienced facial plastic surgeon, there is limited research evaluating its effects during pregnancy and breastfeeding. For this reason, we advise postponing BOTOX® Cosmetic injections until after pregnancy and once breastfeeding has concluded.
Combining Procedures
Our practice is dedicated to enhancing, rejuvenating, and renewing your appearance. We provide personalized, caring service from our board-certified facial plastic surgeons and every member of our highly-trained, welcoming team.
Our focus is facial surgery and non-surgical facial treatments, which is why we offer modern, advanced treatments with the most cutting-edge and effective techniques. Every procedure, whether BOTOX® Cosmetic or a facelift, is performed meticulously under the most thoughtful planning. After all, it is your face – your treatments should be perfectly done and achieve beautiful results. We provide a full range of treatments:
Key Takeaways About BOTOX® Cosmetic
- BOTOX® Cosmetic is a non-surgical injectable treatment designed to relax targeted facial muscles and soften dynamic wrinkles.
- Treatment usually takes about 10 minutes (depending on each patient’s unique treatment plan), with no required downtime.
- Most patients do not experience excessive discomfort and can return to normal activities immediately.
- Results generally last three to four months, with maintenance treatments helping to preserve a refreshed appearance.
- BOTOX® injections can address common concerns such as forehead lines, frown lines, crow’s feet, bunny lines, chin dimpling, neck bands, and more.
- When performed by double board-certified facial plastic surgeons like Dr. Pontell and Dr. Weng, the typical outcome is balanced and refined.