Understanding Your Botox Options
Before You Decide
Learn which expression lines Botox may soften, how Jennifer plans treatment around the expression you want to keep, and what to expect for results, timing, and cost.
How Botox Can Soften Expression Lines
Lines between your brows, across your forehead, and at the outer corners of your eyes often show more when you frown, raise your brows, or smile. Botox temporarily relaxes selected muscles, so the skin creases less during those expressions. It may soften expression lines, though some lines can remain.
At ABQ Medical Spa near Old Town, Jennifer Vergeer, the owner and nurse practitioner, starts by assessing how your face moves and what you want to change. You can point to a line without knowing which treatment you need. She explains what may be causing it and whether Botox or another option may fit.
Subtle Botox That Still Looks Like You
Wanting softer lines doesn't mean you want a dramatic change. Jennifer plans your injections around your facial movement and the expression you want to keep. She doesn't use the same injection pattern for every face.
During your consultation, you use a mirror to show her what you're noticing. She explains which muscles may contribute to the line, how treatment could affect your expression, and where it has limits. A brow lift someone else got with Botox, for example, may not be possible with your muscle movement. Jennifer explains what change you can expect before you decide.
Your First Botox Appointment Starts with a Conversation
If you're nervous about trying Botox, your free consultation gives you time to ask questions. Jennifer starts with what you want to improve and how your face moves, then explains treatment choices, risks, cost, and what kind of change is realistic. You don't have to arrive with a product or treatment plan already chosen.
Your booking forms ask about your health and include consent and instructions for before and after treatment. Jennifer reviews your questions and goes over next steps during your visit. You can take time afterward to think about what you've learned. If questions come up later, you can call, text, or email the spa.
Choosing Botox for the Lines You Want to Soften
Botox temporarily relaxes selected muscles that crease skin during expressions. It doesn't add volume. Fillers can restore volume or support facial contours, so they address different concerns. During your assessment, Jennifer explains what may be causing the line and which approach fits what you're seeing in the mirror.
You also have options among wrinkle-softening injections. Alongside Botox, Jennifer offers Xeomin and Daxxify. The products have different dosing instructions, so one product's unit number cannot be converted to another's. Jennifer can explain the differences and how the options fit your goals. Compare Medical Spa treatments and current prices on the pricing page.
Understanding Your Botox Cost Before Treatment
Botox costs $12 per unit. Units measure how much Botox is used, so the per-unit price alone doesn't tell you the total. Your estimate depends on which areas you want treated and how many units Jennifer recommends.
Jennifer assesses your facial movement and explains the proposed amount before treatment. You can share your budget and ask how different options may affect the result and price. The pricing page lists Botox alongside Xeomin and Daxxify so you can compare current prices.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Areas Can Botox Treat?
Botox Cosmetic is FDA-approved to temporarily improve certain upper-face lines in adults: frown lines between the eyebrows, forehead lines, and crow's feet at the outer corners of the eyes. To treat forehead lines, the label recommends treating frown lines between your brows at the same time. Jennifer looks at how your face moves and discusses whether Botox fits your concern.
How Long Does Botox Take to Work, and How Long Does It Last?
Some people notice a change within one or two days, and the effect builds during the first week. For frown lines between the eyebrows, product information says results usually last about three to four months. Timing and duration can differ by person and treatment area. Jennifer can help you plan around an event and explain when to check in about your result.
How Many Botox Units Will I Need?
Units measure the amount of Botox used, but the right amount varies with the area treated and how those muscles move. A Botox unit count does not translate directly to a dose of Xeomin or Daxxify, and one person's amount is not a standard for everyone. Jennifer assesses your movement and explains her recommended amount before treatment.
Is Botox the Same as Filler?
Botox and filler work differently. Botox temporarily reduces movement in selected muscles that create some expression lines. Fillers add volume or support facial contours. A line caused by repeated movement may call for a different approach than a hollow or deeper fold. Jennifer looks at what is causing your concern before recommending a treatment.
What If I Have Questions After My Appointment?
Jennifer provides instructions for before and after treatment, and you can call, text, or email the spa with follow-up questions. Botox has a serious warning that its effects can spread beyond the injection area. Get immediate medical care if you have trouble swallowing, speaking, or breathing after treatment.
