Botox: How It Works, Who It Suits and Recovery
What is Botox?
Botulinum toxin temporarily blocks acetylcholine release at the nerve ending, which reduces contraction of the injected muscle. It is used to soften expression lines and to slim enlarged jaw (masseter) or trapezius muscles.
Common concerns
- Forehead, frown and crow's-feet lines
- Square jaw (masseter hypertrophy)
- Trapezius (shoulder) line
- Chin dimpling
Treatment areas: forehead, glabella, eyes, masseter, chin, trapezius, calves.
Key facts
- Device / product: Botulinum toxin
- Treatment time: about 10–20 minutes
- Anaesthesia: numbing cream or cooling if needed
- Downtime: minimal (small needle marks or bruises are possible)
- When results show: changes usually begin within 2–7 days and settle around 2 weeks
- Repeat interval: typically reassessed every 3–6 months
Learn more
See the Botox procedure steps, recovery and side effects, and how it compares in Botox vs Dermal Filler.
Medical notice: every procedure can cause side effects such as swelling, bruising, redness, pain, inflammation or pigmentation, and results and their duration vary between individuals. Suitability and method are decided only after a consultation with the doctor. This page is general information, not a diagnosis. Fees follow the clinic's official non-covered fee schedule.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you become resistant to Botox?
Antibody formation has been reported with very frequent, high-dose treatment. Using the needed dose at appropriate intervals is the usual recommendation.
How long until a slimmer jawline shows?
Masseter volume decreases gradually; many people notice a change after 4–6 weeks, with individual variation.
Can I wear makeup right after Botox?
Light makeup is generally fine once needle marks settle, but avoid pressing or rubbing the treated area on the day.
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