A few minutes of treatment to soften the lines you make when you frown, squint, or raise your brows — without looking like you had anything done.
- Appointment
- 15–30 min
- First results
- 3–7 days
- Results last
- 3–4 months
- Downtime
- Minimal to none
What it treats
BOTOX® is an FDA-approved neuromodulator made from botulinum toxin type A. It temporarily relaxes the muscles that create expression lines:
- Frown lines between the brows — the “11s”
- Forehead lines
- Crow’s feet at the outer corners of the eyes
Dosing is matched to your facial anatomy, not to a chart.
What to expect
- Consultation. We assess facial anatomy, talk through your concerns, and confirm Botox is the right choice.
- Treatment. A series of small injections with a fine needle. Most people describe it as a brief pinch. You leave and go about your day.
- Results. Movement softens within 3–7 days and settles around day 14. Maintenance every 3–4 months keeps lines from deepening.
Ready when you are
Every treatment starts with a consultation — your goals, your history, and whether this is the right option for you.
Questions first? Call 505-620-1199.
Preparing and recovering
Before your appointment
- Avoid blood thinners and supplements that thin blood — aspirin, ibuprofen, fish oil, vitamin E, turmeric — for 5–7 days, unless your doctor prescribed them.
- No alcohol for 24 hours beforehand.
- No chemical peels, lasers, or microneedling for 7 days beforehand.
- Hydrate, and eat something before you come.
- Arrive with clean skin — no makeup on the treatment area.
- Please reschedule if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, unwell, or have a rash, infection, or inflammation where we would inject.
After your appointment
- Stay upright for at least 4 hours.
- Gentle facial movement in the first hour is encouraged.
- Do not touch, rub, or massage the treated areas for 24 hours.
- No strenuous exercise, saunas, hot tubs, or excessive heat for 24 hours.
- No alcohol for 24 hours.
- Mild redness, swelling, or bruising can happen and settles quickly.
Results vary with skin type, age, anatomy, and lifestyle, and no result is guaranteed. Treatment is performed by a trained medical provider. Possible side effects include temporary redness, swelling, or bruising at the injection site. This page is general information, not medical advice — talk with your provider about what is right for you.