BOTOX® Cosmetic, Venice, FL

BOTOX® Cosmetic is an FDA-approved prescription medication that uses botulinum toxin to reduce the appearance of crow’s feet, forehead lines, and frown lines. It is administered via BOTOX® injections directly into targeted muscles.

By temporarily paralyzing these muscles, you act directly on one cause of wrinkles and frown lines—the repetitive folding of the skin. For example, when you raise your eyebrows, the skin on the forehead folds to create lines. Over time, those lines become a crease.

BOTOX® is also used for other medical purposes, including chronic migraines, muscle contractures, hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating), cervical dystonia, strabismus (lazy eye), and bladder dysfunction such as overactive bladder. It also helps control eye twitching (blepharospasm).

BOTOX® can help those suffering from chronic pain by blocking nerve signals that control muscle activity, encouraging relaxation and reducing pain. It is commonly used for back pain, neck pain, jaw pain, nerve pain, sciatica, neuropathy, pelvic pain, osteoarthritis, and TMJ.

BOTOX® was the first brand to use this neurotoxin as a medical treatment. Other brands include Dysport (abobotulinumtoxinA), Myobloc, and Xeomin.

Results vary from person to person, but on average, BOTOX® injections last three to four months for moderate to severe frown lines. The healthcare team at Venice Avenue Dermatology will help you schedule treatments that align with your personal goals.

Facial lines and wrinkles develop due to factors like genetics, lifestyle, and repeated muscle contraction from smiling, frowning, or squinting.

Imagine folding a piece of fabric every day—over time, a crease forms. Skin reacts the same way. When facial muscles repeatedly move, the skin folds, eventually forming lines.

BOTOX® Cosmetic temporarily prevents those muscles from moving in ways that cause creasing, allowing the skin to appear smoother.

Some patients experience mild side effects, such as headaches, muscle aches, upset stomach, dry eyes, redness, swelling, or bruising at injection sites.

This botulinum toxin product does contain the same toxin that causes botulism, but the dose is extremely small. There are no known serious side effects when administered correctly.

Always inform your care team about any medical conditions prior to treatment.

BOTOX® is priced per unit at $15. Most treatments range between $350 and $600 depending on the number of units needed and your treatment goals.

Initial improvements may appear within a few days, but full results typically develop within two weeks. We recommend scheduling treatment at least 30 days before special events.

BOTOX® works best on dynamic wrinkles caused by facial movement, including vertical brow lines, crow’s feet, and worry lines. In some cases, it can also soften static wrinkles caused by sun damage.

The number of units varies based on treatment areas. Most patients receive between 30 and 60 units per session.

Discomfort is minimal. The area is often numbed with ice or topical anesthetic, and very fine needles are used.

There is no downtime. You can resume normal activities immediately, though you should avoid rubbing the area, strenuous exercise, and alcohol for several hours.

Rare side effects may include headache, swelling, bruising, droopy eyelids, uneven eyebrows, or flu-like symptoms.

Botox provides precise wrinkle reduction, while Dysport spreads more evenly and can deliver a softer, more natural look for larger areas like the forehead.

BOTOX® is effective at any adult age—from preventative treatment in your 20s to smoothing deeper lines later in life.

Dermal fillers are another very popular anti-aging treatment we offer. You can get injectable facial dermal fillers, such as Juvederm, at the same time you have your BOTOX® treatment.