Let's Soften Things Up

You catch your reflection in the rearview mirror, sitting in Atlanta traffic. You look frustrated. The reality is you feel perfectly fine. You just drank a great coffee. The issue is the tension held in your facial muscles. Years of concentrating, squinting at screens, and reacting to life leave a physical imprint. Those repetitive facial expressions create permanent creases in your skin. We can soften that imprint. You do not need a massive intervention. We use Botox Cosmetic to give your face a break.

A Subtle Reset

What Is Botox?

Botox Cosmetic is an FDA-approved prescription medicine injected directly into specific facial muscles. Botulinum toxin type A is used to temporarily improve the appearance of moderate to severe frown lines, forehead lines, and crow's feet by blocking nerve signals and preventing repetitive muscle contractions. Botox is derived from Clostridium botulinum. In aesthetic medicine, we use highly purified botulinum toxin products. When introduced to the injection site, the botulinum toxin type interrupts the communication between the nerve endings and the muscle. The muscle relaxes. The skin above it finally gets a chance to smooth out. It's a highly precise, localized treatment.

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Rest Your Muscles

The Benefits of Botox

You don't need to look frozen. A precise Botox treatment smooths lines and wrinkles while preserving your ability to emote. The primary benefit is a neutral face that actually looks rested.

Proven safety: FDA approval backs this treatment for multiple areas.
Extensive data: Two clinical trials specifically studied severe frown lines, proving high efficacy and patient satisfaction.
Non-surgical intervention: We can smooth wrinkles and fine lines without incisions.
Versatility: Botulinum toxin injections address both cosmetic and functional concerns.

A Refresh You Can See

Am I A Candidate?

Most healthy adults frustrated by facial wrinkles are excellent candidates for receiving Botox. We look at your facial anatomy to see how your muscles pull. If your lines disappear when you stretch the skin with your fingers, Botox will work beautifully. You should skip this treatment if you are pregnant or nursing. If you have specific neurological medical conditions, we need clearance from your primary care provider.

Let's Smooth That Out

What Botox Can Address

We don't inject every line on your face. We target the specific treatment areas, creating a heavy or tired look.

Forehead Lines

These are the horizontal lines running across your upper face. We use careful Botox injections in the forehead muscles to soften these lines while ensuring your brows do not drop.

Frown Lines

The 11s sitting between your eyebrows. Treating these moderate-to-severe creases immediately softens a severe or angry resting expression.

Crow's Feet

The crow's feet lines branch out from the outer corners of your eyes when you smile. A few units here open up the eye area significantly.

Lower Face Refinements

We use botulinum toxin treatment to soften marionette lines or correct chin dimpling. We can also do a lip flip, placing a tiny amount of Botox above the upper lip to roll it slightly outward.

Neck Rejuvenation

The platysma muscle can pull downward on your jawline. We inject the vertical bands connecting your jaw to your collarbone to release that downward pull.

Medical Relief

Beyond cosmetic purposes, botulinum toxin serves vital medical purposes. Clinical trials have proven it effective for chronic migraine relief, treating excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis), and calming muscle spasms. The nervous system applications are vast, extending to treatments for cervical dystonia, overactive bladder, urinary incontinence, and even addressing lower limb spasticity in pediatric patients with cerebral palsy.

Before We Begin

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Preparing For Your Consultation

A safe procedure starts with total transparency. Tell us about any medications you take, especially blood thinners, as they increase bruising risk. We will review your health history to map out a personalized treatment plan. We need to see your face in motion. We'll ask you to frown, raise your eyebrows, and smile dramatically. This helps us understand exactly how your muscles behave so we can build a proper treatment plan.

Over In A Wink

The Botox Procedure

Botox appointments are simple and remarkably fast. We start by cleaning the skin. If you're nervous, we can apply a topical anesthetic, though most patients find they don't need it. We use a very fine needle to administer the botulinum toxin injections. You'll feel a tiny pinch at each injection site. The actual injection process takes less than five minutes. We wipe away any small marks, and you're done.

The Next Few Days

Recovery And Aftercare

You can leave the clinic and go straight back to work. We just ask that you stay upright for four hours. Do not rub your face or get a massage. We want the botulinum toxin to stay exactly where we placed it. Avoid intense workouts for 24 hours. You might have a tiny red bump at the injection site for about twenty minutes. Serious side effects are incredibly rare, but you should contact us if you experience flu-like symptoms, drooping eyelids, trouble swallowing, or difficulty breathing.

Patience Makes Perfect

Botox Results

Botox doesn't work the second you leave the chair. The treatment takes time to bind to the receptors. You will start noticing a slight stiffness in the facial muscles around day three or four. Full Botox results peak at two weeks. Your skin will look smoother, and your makeup will sit better. The treatment typically lasts three to four months. In some cases, it lasts up to six months. It will wear off gradually, and your normal muscle movement will return. You maintain these natural-looking results by coming in three or four times a year.

Invest In Your Rest

Cost Of Botox

We price Botox by the unit, not by the area. Your cost depends entirely on the strength of your muscles and the size of the area we are treating. Treating heavy frown lines requires more units than a subtle lip flip. During your consultation, we will tell you exactly how many units your treatment requires before we ever pick up a needle.

We Don't Do Frozen

Why Choose Evelina Plastic Surgery?

You can get Botox at a dental office or a strip mall these days. But injecting facial lines requires a profound understanding of facial anatomy. You wouldn't trust just anyone with a lab coat and a needle near your face. As certified injectors, we know exactly how these muscles interact. If you inject the forehead without balancing the glabella, you can cause the brow to drop. We perform many injections every single week. That anatomical knowledge translates directly into how we deliver aesthetic services.

Let's Get You Booked

Schedule Your Atlanta Consultation

There is absolutely no obligation to fix every line on your face. Aging is a privilege, and your face tells your story. But if the physical tension is bothering you, or if you are simply tired of people asking if you're upset when you're perfectly fine, come see us. Call our office today at (404) 902-2485 to schedule your Atlanta Botox treatment.

Botox Frequently Asked Questions

Is botulinum toxin safe?

Yes. Botox has FDA approval and decades of safety data across both cosmetic purposes and complex medical conditions.

Will I look frozen after treatment?

No. We use precise dosing. A skilled provider targets only the specific muscles causing the deep creases, leaving the rest of your facial expressions intact and natural.

Can I get a brow lift with Botox?

Yes. By strategically relaxing the muscles that pull the eyebrows down, we can create a subtle, non-surgical brow lift that opens up the eye area.

Are allergic reactions common?

Allergic reactions to Botox are extremely rare. We review your medical history thoroughly before any treatment to ensure you do not have sensitivities to any ingredients in the prescription medicine.

What is the difference between Botox and episodic migraine treatments?

While the exact same botulinum toxin type A is used, treating a chronic migraine involves injecting specific pain pathways in the head and neck, whereas cosmetic Botox targets the superficial muscles causing facial wrinkles.

YOUR BEST FUTURE Begins Here

Discuss your personalized treatment with Dr. Santosa today

Dr. Santosa delivers a well-rounded treatment experience through combined science, compassion, and experience. Begin your journey with trusted board-certified Atlanta plastic surgeon Dr. Katherine B. Santosa in Sandy Springs, and rest assured that you have selected your best path to exquisite results.

At Evelina Plastic Surgery and Aesthetics, we are proud to be a women-owned practice committed to delivering exceptional care and outstanding results. Our dedication to excellence ensures that we stand out as a trusted choice for premier plastic surgery and aesthetic services in the Atlanta-metro area.

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