Show patients their result before they treat.
Injectable wrinkle relaxers like Botox that soften expression lines by calming the muscles underneath.
Sarah Jenkins
Plan • Injectable
Recommended Protocol
Neuromodulator
Botox • 3–4 times per year
Maintenance & Follow-Up
Ongoing plan
A neuromodulator is an injectable like Botox, Dysport, Jeuveau, or Daxxify that relaxes the muscles that create dynamic wrinkles, smoothing the forehead, frown lines, and crow's feet. It's also used to slim the jaw, lift the brow, and stop excessive sweating. Results show in 3–7 days and last about 3–4 months, with no downtime.
Neuromodulators are purified injectable proteins — Botox, Dysport, Jeuveau, Daxxify and others — that temporarily relax the small facial muscles responsible for dynamic wrinkles. By easing the repeated muscle contraction that etches lines into the skin, they smooth the forehead, frown lines, and crow's feet, and are also used 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, neuromodulators are the highest-frequency entry-point service and the anchor of patient loyalty — most aesthetic relationships start here and rebook every quarter. The clinical goal is natural softening without a frozen look, which is exactly the worry that keeps cautious patients from booking. Showing the projected result on the patient's own photo turns hesitation into a confirmed appointment and sets up the rest of the plan.
Neuromodulator
Category
Injectable
Typical cadence
3–4 times per year
Downtime
None — brief redness; avoid rubbing the area for 24 hours.
Typical range
$10–$20 per unit (typically 20–50 units per area)
From in-clinic procedures to at-home regimens, Afters maps the full range of options — so patients can see what each one would do for them, on their own photo, before they commit.
Branded injectables, medical supplies, and products used for this treatment.
The named products and devices patients search for — each with what it is, who makes it, and how it fits a visual plan.
The original and most recognized wrinkle-relaxing injectable, made from botulinum toxin type A.
View brandGalderma'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 brandHugel's botulinum toxin type A — the #1 selling toxin in South Korea, now FDA-approved in the US.
View brandEach 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 neuromodulator — and what practices should be ready to answer.
Both are neuromodulators that relax muscle to soften lines. Dysport tends to diffuse slightly more and can show results a touch faster, while Daxxify is formulated to last longer for some patients. A provider chooses based on the area and the result you want.
Most patients see results for 3–4 months. Daxxify can last up to 6 months for some, and effect gradually fades as muscle movement returns, which is why treatment is repeated.
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.
No. Injections take a few minutes and you can return to normal activity right away, avoiding heavy exercise and rubbing the treated area for the rest of the day.
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