Neurotoxin Injections

Neurotoxin injections using Botox or Dysport can temporarily relax lines and wrinkles in the face and neck. Contrary to popular belief, this can be done in a very specific way to achieve a very natural and undetectable result. We can smooth horizontal lines in the forehead, get rid of those "angry 11's" between the brows, and relax crow's feet around the eyes. We can also achieve a brow lift on some patients, giving a little "lift" to the eyelid and arch of the brow. 

A lip flip can provide a subtle amount of increased lip show, which can make the lips look slightly fuller on some patients. 

Neurotoxin in the frown lines below the mouth can lift the corners of the mouth giving a more pleasant expression.

Injections are performed by Jennifer Baskin; an Advanced Practice Esthetician, Permanent Makeup Artist, and Certified Aesthetic Injector with 20 years of experience in the industry.

• Botox - $13 per unit 
• Dysport - $5 per unit

How many units you will need is different for everyone, and at your appointment Jennifer will assess your face and mobility of expression lines. 

Although at a glance, Dysport seems less expensive, the units are measured differently, and is approximately 1:2.5. To elaborate: 1 unit of Botox is equivalent to approximately 2.5 units of Dysport. A typical injection site on the forehead may need 4 units of Botox, and 10 units of Dysport. A "typical" forehead may have 5 or more injections sites, which would equal 20 units of Botox, or 50 units of Dysport. 

Here are some averages just to give you an idea of typical cost:

Forehead: 20 units
Glabella (angry 11's between brows): 20 units
Crow's Feet: 12 per side or 24 total

You will want to stay upright for at least 4 hours after your injections. Do not apply makeup or products directly over the injection sites for at least 4 hours, and try not to sleep on your face for 24-48 hours.