Show patients their result before they treat.
The original and most recognized wrinkle-relaxing injectable, made from botulinum toxin type A.
Sarah Jenkins
Plan • Injectable
Recommended Protocol
Botox
Neuromodulator
Maintenance & Follow-Up
Ongoing plan
Botox is Allergan's brand of botulinum toxin type A, the original FDA-approved wrinkle relaxer. It softens frown lines, forehead lines, and crow's feet by relaxing the muscles underneath, with results showing in 3–7 days and lasting about 3–4 months. It's the most recognized neuromodulator and the most common first aesthetic treatment.
Botox is Allergan's brand of botulinum toxin type A — the injectable that defined the neuromodulator category. It temporarily relaxes the small facial muscles that create dynamic wrinkles, softening frown lines, forehead lines, and crow's feet, and is also widely used off-label to slim the jaw, lift the brow, soften a gummy smile, and reduce excessive sweating. Results appear within 3–7 days and typically last 3–4 months.
For a practice, Botox is the highest-frequency entry service and the anchor of patient loyalty — most aesthetic relationships start here and rebook every quarter. The single biggest objection is the fear of looking frozen, which is exactly what keeps cautious patients from booking. Showing the projected, natural-looking result on the patient's own photo turns hesitation into a confirmed appointment and opens the door to the rest of the plan.
Botox
Made by
Allergan (AbbVie)
Category
Neuromodulator
Type
Injectable / medical supply
US regulatory status
FDA-approved for glabellar (frown) lines, crow's feet, and forehead lines.
See the full treatment category — what it does, the concerns it solves, and how it fits into a visual 12-month plan.
Each concern maps to its full range of options — and lets patients preview their result before they commit.
Horizontal lines across the forehead from raising the eyebrows, aging, and sun exposure.
Explore concernThe vertical '11' lines between the eyebrows that appear when frowning or concentrating.
Explore concernThe fine lines that fan out from the outer corners of the eyes when you smile or squint.
Explore concernThe fine creases that appear on the sides of the nose when you smile, laugh, or scrunch your nose.
Explore concernSlimming an enlarged, square jaw caused by overdeveloped masseter (chewing) muscles.
Explore concernHyperhidrosis — excessive sweating beyond what's needed to cool the body — treated for lasting dryness.
Explore concernCommon questions patients ask about Botox — and what practices should be ready to answer.
Both are botulinum toxin type A neuromodulators that relax muscle to soften lines. Dysport tends to diffuse slightly more and can show results a touch faster, while Botox is the most studied and recognized brand. A provider chooses based on the area and the look you want.
Most patients see results for 3–4 months. The effect fades gradually as muscle movement returns, which is why treatment is repeated quarterly. Newer toxins like Daxxify can last longer for some patients.
Not when it's dosed well. The goal is to soften lines while preserving natural expression — conservative dosing and precise placement keep movement looking normal.
Patients weigh their options by name. Browse the alternatives Afters can visualize and plan.
Galderma's botulinum toxin type A, known for fast onset and a slightly softer, more diffuse spread.
View brandMerz's 'naked' botulinum toxin — purified with no complexing proteins added.
View brandEvolus's 'Newtox' — a botulinum toxin type A built specifically for aesthetics.
View brandRevance's longer-lasting botulinum toxin, formulated with a peptide instead of human or animal proteins.
View brandAfters simulates the outcome on a patient's own photo and builds a visual 12-month plan — so consults convert and average ticket climbs.