In short: Botox is a brand of botulinum toxin that temporarily relaxes the muscles behind expression lines. It’s used on the forehead and frown lines and around the eyes. It can also be used for jawline slimming and gummy smile correction. Results show within days and usually last a few months.
Botox at a Glance
- Works on: Lines caused by repeated movement and certain muscle-related concerns
- Appointment: Generally under thirty minutes
- Onset: Softening often starts within a few days and settles by about two weeks
- Lasts: Often three to four months and sometimes up to six
- Downtime: Minimal. Small marks at injection points usually fade within a couple of hours
- Location: Unit F103 Red Diamond Building in JLT
How Botox Works
Botox calms the signal between a nerve and the muscle it controls so the muscle relaxes. Lines that come from squinting or frowning soften as a result. It works on movement and not on lost volume. That’s the main difference from fillers which add volume where structure has faded. Getting the balance right depends on your injector understanding your muscle patterns. Too much and the face can look flat. Too little and the lines barely change.
Areas We Treat
- Forehead wrinkles: Horizontal lines that deepen with raised eyebrows
- Frown lines: The lines between the brows that make you look tense or cross even when you aren’t
- Crow’s feet: Lines around the outer corners of the eyes from smiling and squinting
These three areas often work together. Treating one alone can change how the others sit so your doctor plans them as a set.
Jawline Slimming
A wide or square lower face is sometimes caused by strong chewing muscles (the masseters). Botox can relax these muscles so the jawline looks softer over time. Change tends to show after a few weeks and keeps building over a couple of months. It suits some people better than others. If the fullness comes from fat or the concern is loose skin along the jawline, a different treatment such as HIFU may fit better. Your doctor will tell you honestly after assessing your face.
Gummy Smile Correction
When your upper lip lifts too high and shows a lot of gum, a small dose of Botox can limit how far it rises. It works best when overactive muscles are the cause. If a gummy smile comes from the position of your teeth or jaw a dentist may be the better first stop. Your smile may feel a little different while the effect settles in.
Is Botox Right for You?
Botox tends to suit lines that appear or deepen when you move your face. If your concern is dry or dull skin and fine texture and not movement lines, a skin booster treatment is usually the better direction. Lost volume in the cheeks or under the eyes is a different job again and fillers handle that.
Botox Before and After
- Before: Frown lines that make you look tense even when you’re relaxed. Forehead creases that deepen when you raise your eyebrows. Crow’s feet that stay visible when you stop smiling. Some people also notice a wide jawline or a gummy smile that bothers them.
- After: Lines usually start to soften after a few days and look their best around two weeks. Your face can look more rested and relaxed while your natural expressions stay. Over the following months movement slowly returns and many people book again before it fully fades.
Who Plans Your Treatment
Dr. Irfan Ullah leads our medical team. He’s DHA-licensed and an American Board-Certified Aesthetic Physician as well as a Certified Functional Medicine Specialist. His 12 plus years of clinical experience span the UK and Dubai. Working with him are an aesthetic nurse and a laser therapist and a GP who focuses on dermatology and aesthetics.
Tell Us Before You Start
Some situations change whether or when Botox is suitable. Let your doctor know if any of these apply.
- You are pregnant or breastfeeding
- You have a neuromuscular condition
- You have an active skin infection at the injection site
- You take blood thinners or certain antibiotics
- You have had drooping eyelids or brows after a past treatment
- You have an upcoming event in the next two weeks
What to Expect
- Consultation: Your doctor studies how your face moves and listens to your goals
- Mapping: Injection points are chosen for your muscles
- Treatment: A few small injections placed in the chosen areas
- Aftercare: You’ll get clear instructions such as avoiding rubbing the area
Mild bruising or a small headache can happen. Eyelid or brow heaviness is rare and temporary. Cost depends on the areas treated and the dose your doctor recommends.
Benefits of Botox Treatment at Lux Aeterna
Softened lines usually appear within the first week and settle by about two weeks. Your natural expression stays because the goal is relaxed muscles and not frozen ones. The appointment is quick and fits around a working day. Results generally last a few months depending on your muscle strength and metabolism and how often you’ve been treated.
