What Is Botox?
Botox (botulinum toxin type A) is an FDA-approved injectable that temporarily relaxes targeted facial muscles to smooth dynamic wrinkles โ lines from repeated expressions like frowning, squinting, and raising eyebrows.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many units do I need?
Forehead: 10โ30 units, frown lines: 15โ25, crow's feet: 5โ15 per side. Your injector will assess.
Will Botox make me look frozen?
Not with a skilled injector. You'll still have expressions, just softer wrinkles. The frozen look is from over-treatment.
Botox vs Dysport vs Xeomin?
All are botulinum toxin type A. Botox is most well-known, Dysport spreads more, Xeomin has no accessory proteins. Results are comparable.
When should I start Botox?
"Preventive Botox" in the late 20sโ30s is popular. Treatment is based on your wrinkles, not age.