Botox® in Raleigh & Cary, NC

Botox typically lasts between 3-4 months depending on your regular activity levels. We recommend patients stick to a consistent treatment regimen to fully reap the benefits of Botox.

Our nurse injectors can treat a variety of areas, including glabella (“11s” or between the brows), crow’s feet, and forehead. Other areas include the “lip flip” to create a subtle pucker, the masseter muscle, and Platysmal bands.

Most clients begin seeing Botox treatment results within 5 to 10 days, with full effects at the 2-week mark.

Botox Cosmetic is the most popular neurotoxin worldwide. We encourage you to schedule a skin analysis with one of our Expert Medical Injectors so you may determine the treatment that works best for you.

Yes, Botox has no significant downtime other than a few possible marks at the injection site (these generally resolve within a few hours). If you are concerned about looking your best before a big event, you may consider scheduling treatment about two weeks in advance for your optimal full treatment effects.

You should be able to resume your normal activities just after receiving Botox treatments. We simply recommended you avoid laying down for 4 hours after treatment and avoid high-impact or strenuous activities (like working out) for 24 hours.

Patients describe Botox injections as a little “snap” or “pinch” at the injection site. While some patients are more sensitive than others, nearly all our patients tolerate the treatment well.

Botox relaxes the movement of the facial muscles that create wrinkles and lines on the face. Botox treatments work by blocking the uptake of acetylcholine by the muscles of the face. Through this process, facial wrinkles soften and may, in some cases, be eliminated entirely.

Yes, you can receive Botox the same day you receive other injectable treatments. There is no contraindication to receiving multiple treatments to the face on the same day.

Common side effects may include temporary headaches, minor swelling or bleeding at the injection site, and/or bruising. These side effects are often minor in severity and typically self-resolve fairly quickly. We encourage our patients to avoid blood-thinning agents, such as NSAIDs or alcohol consumption, before treatment to minimize any bleeding or bruising.

Botox is FDA-approved for the glabella region, crow’s feet, and forehead. There are countless clinical studies available ensuring the safety and efficacy of Botox for the prevention of wrinkles.

With the appropriate dosage and treatment plan, Botox can serve to open and brighten the eyes. This allows patients to achieve a refreshed appearance.

One of the understated beauties of Botox is that oftentimes, others cannot tell you had it! At CARE Plastic Surgery, we pride ourselves on a natural aesthetic that enhances your natural beauty!

Our injectors will recommend appropriate dosages for the areas you wish to treat. Common dosages include 10-15 units for the forehead, 20-25 units for the glabella region, and 15-20 units for crow’s feet. However, some patients may require more or less depending on the frequency of treatment and the strength of the muscle. Ultimately, our highly-skilled providers will consult with you to develop the best treatment plan for you and your aesthetic goals.

Botox is a neuromodulator that works to relax muscles to prevent wrinkling of the skin. Botox serves to be a preventative treatment before dynamic, or moving, wrinkles become static, or fixed. Fillers primarily serve to restore volume loss due to aging and/or genetics. Fillers can be used to augment and enhance lips, as well. Juvederm fillers are comprised of hyaluronic acid (found in our own bodies) and typically last anywhere between 12-24 months.

Botox, Dysport, and Xeomin all serve as injectable neuromodulators to eliminate and soften the appearance of facial expression lines. At CARE, we consider Botox the gold-standard neuromodulator injection. The Dysport formula is more diluted than Botox, requiring a higher dosage to achieve the same results as Botox. At CARE, we are outcome-focused for our patients, striving to provide our patients with the best results possible. We find that Botox is predictable with both effective and lasting results.

Botox is a neuromodulator that works to relax muscles to prevent wrinkling of the skin. Botox serves to be a preventative treatment before dynamic, or moving, wrinkles become static, or fixed. Fillers primarily serve to restore volume loss due to aging and/or genetics. Fillers can also be used to augment and enhance lips. Juvederm fillers are comprised of hyaluronic acid (found in our bodies) and typically last anywhere between 12-24 months.