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Number 6 Cosmetic Dermatology

A. Anti-wrinkle Injections

Number 1 Skin Cancer & Pre-Cancer Care
Number 1 Medical Dermatology
(Chronic & Inflammatory Skin Diseases)
Number 3 Pigment & Lesion Disorders
Number 4 Non-Cancer Growth
Number 5 Surgical Dermatology (Non-Cancer Procedures)
Number 6 Cosmetic Dermatology
A. Anti-wrinkle Injections
B. Dermal Fillers
  1. RHA Redensity — Fine Lines & Skin Refinement
  2. RHA 2 — Moderate Wrinkles & Smile Lines
  3. RHA 3 — Deeper Wrinkles & Lip Enhancement
  4. RHA 4 — Deep Folds, Volume & Facial Contouring
C. Laser & Energy Devices
D. Cosmetic Pigment Correction
First-Time Botox Guide PDF

• First-Time Botox Guide

What to expect at our practice

If this is your first Botox treatment, you’re not alone. Many patients feel excited — and a little nervous. Our goal is to make your experience comfortable, educational, and completely natural-looking.

🌿 Our Philosophy: “Relaxed, Not Frozen”

At our practice:

  • We prioritize subtle, balanced results

  • We treat based on your facial anatomy, not a one-size-fits-all pattern

  • We use the lowest effective dose for natural movement

  • We focus on preserving your ability to express yourself

You will still look like you — just more refreshed.

👩‍⚕️ Step 1: Personalized Consultation

Before any injections, we:

  • Review your medical history

  • Discuss your goals (softening vs prevention)

  • Evaluate muscle strength and movement patterns

  • Identify asymmetries (everyone has them!)

  • Explain realistic expectations

We often ask you to:

  • Frown

  • Raise your eyebrows

  • Smile

  • Squint

This helps us map exactly where treatment is needed.

🎯 Step 2: Customized Treatment Plan

For first-time patients, we often:

  • Start conservatively

  • Avoid overtreatment

  • Focus on 1–2 key areas first (most commonly frown lines and forehead)

You can always add more at a follow-up visit — but we cannot “undo” too much Botox immediately. Conservative dosing is intentional.

🕒 Step 3: The Injection Visit

  • Takes about 10–15 minutes

  • No anesthesia needed (tiny needle)

  • Feels like small quick pinches

  • You can return to work immediately

Most first-time patients say:

“That was much easier than I expected.”

📆 Step 4: Aftercare & Timeline

  • You may see small bumps for 20–60 minutes

  • Mild redness or tiny bruises are possible

  • Results start in 3–5 days

  • Full effect at 10–14 days

We encourage first-time patients to:

  • Wait the full 14 days before judging results

  • Contact us if you have questions

🔄 Step 5: Follow-Up (If Needed)

For first-time Botox patients, we often offer:

  • A 2-week check-in

  • Small adjustment if needed

  • Education about long-term maintenance

This helps fine-tune your personal dosing pattern.

🌞 First-Time Botox Tips

  • Avoid heavy workouts the same day

  • Stay upright for 4 hours

  • Don’t massage treated areas

  • Be patient — results build gradually

Frequently Ashked Questions

Will my eyebrows drop?

When injected properly and balanced correctly, brow drop is uncommon. We evaluate your muscle strength carefully before treating.

Our goal is softening, not freezing. We avoid over-treatment, especially for first-time patients.

Botox is temporary. Effects gradually wear off in about 3–4 months.

Some patients start preventively in their late 20s–30s. Others begin later to soften established lines. There is no “right” age.

Starting before deep lines form can reduce how etched they become over time — but treatment is always individualized.