How It Works

Over time, repeated expressions like smiling, frowning, or squinting can cause expression lines to become more noticeable. BOTOX® and Dysport® temporarily reduce targeted muscle activity, helping soften these lines and create a smoother, more refreshed appearance.

At ERA Aesthetics, treatment is customized to your facial anatomy, muscle movement, and aesthetic goals. The goal isn't to eliminate expression, it's to create a softer, refined, balanced appearance that still feels entirely like you.

Common Treatment Areas

• Upper Face: forehead, frown lines, crow's feet and bunny lines
• Lower Face: lip flip, gummy smile, chin, dao, jawline, masseters, and neck bands
• Underarms: excessive sweating

The Benefits

• Natural-looking results
• Personalized
• Quick treatment with minimal downtime
• Results that develop gradually
• Typically lasts 3-4 months
  

Your Appointment

Personal. Unrushed. Entirely tailored to you.

We'll begin by discussing what bothers you, what you'd like to improve, and just as importantly, what you don't want to change.

Your facial anatomy, muscle strength, movement, symmetry, and natural expressions are carefully assessed before an individualized treatment plan is created.

Treatment itself is quick. You may feel a brief pinch with each injection, and temporary redness or small raised areas can appear immediately afterward and typically settle quickly.

Appointment preparation

• Be mindful of bruising. Certain medications and supplements may increase bruising. Do not discontinue prescribed medications without speaking with the healthcare professional who prescribed them.
• Consider avoiding alcohol for approximately 24 hours before treatment.
• Arrive with clean skin. No makeup over the treatment areas is preferred.
• Keep us informed. Tell ERA about recent illness, medication changes, pregnancy or breastfeeding, or recent aesthetic or medical procedures.

Aftercare

• Avoid pressure. Don't rub, massage, or apply significant pressure to treated areas unless instructed otherwise.
• Stay upright for 4 hours.
• Skip strenuous exercise. Avoid vigorous exercise for approximately 24 hours.
• Avoid excessive heat. Skip saunas, steam rooms, and excessive heat for approximately 24 hours.
• Minor reactions can occur. Temporary redness, swelling, tenderness, injection-site bumps, or bruising may occur.

Frequently-Asked Questions

Will I look frozen?

That is not the goal at ERA Aesthetics. Treatment is customized to your anatomy and facial movement with an emphasis on softening lines while maintaining natural expression.

Does treatment hurt?

Most patients describe the injections as brief pinches. Very fine needles are used and treatment is typically quick.

BOTOX® or Dysport®—which is right for me?

Neither is universally better. Your provider can recommend a product based on your anatomy, treatment history, goals, and preferences.

How often will I need treatment?

Many patients choose treatment approximately every 3–4 months, although treatment frequency varies by individual.

What if I have an important event coming up?

Plan treatment well in advance of weddings, vacations, photographs, and other important events so the product has time to take effect and any temporary bruising or swelling can resolve.

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