What You Need to Know Botox and Dysport treatments are popular for achieving a more youthful, refreshed appearance. Each area of the face has unique needs when it comes to smoothing wrinkles and enhancing contours. Here's a breakdown of key treatment areas and the typical units Treatment Areas & Typical Units Botox and Dysport treatments …
Treatment Areas & Typical Units
Botox and Dysport treatments are popular for achieving a more youthful, refreshed appearance. Each area of the face has unique needs when it comes to smoothing wrinkles and enhancing contours. Here’s a breakdown of key treatment areas and the typical units required:
1. Forehead Lines (10-30 units)
Forehead lines are one of the most common areas for Botox and Dysport. Treating this area smooths horizontal wrinkles, creating a more relaxed and youthful appearance.
2. Frown/Glabellar Lines (10-25 units)
Frown lines, or “11s,” are the vertical wrinkles between the eyebrows. Botox and Dysport here soften a harsh expression and reduce the appearance of deep lines.
3. Crow’s Feet (5-15 units per side)
Crow’s feet are the fine lines around the outer corners of the eyes. Treating this area with Botox and Dysport results in smoother skin and a more refreshed eye appearance.
4. Eyebrow Lift (2-5 units)
An eyebrow lift with Botox or Dysport opens up the eye area by elevating the brows slightly, giving a more youthful and alert look.
5. Bunny/Nasalis Lines (5-10 units)
Bunny lines are the wrinkles that form on the sides of the nose when smiling or squinting. Targeting these lines with Botox or Dysport smooths the area for a more polished look.
6. Masseters (15-50 units per side)
Botox or Dysport in the masseter muscles can slim the jawline, relieve teeth grinding, and soften a square-shaped face.
7. Smile Lift (3-6 units)
A subtle smile lift with Botox or Dysport can correct drooping corners of the mouth, resulting in a more lifted and pleasant resting facial expression.
8. Lip Flip (2-6 units)
This Botox or Dysport treatment adds a slight lift to the upper lip, creating a fuller, more defined pout without fillers.
9. Gummy Smile (2-6 units)
Botox or Dysport for a gummy smile reduces the exposure of the gums when smiling, providing a more balanced smile.
10. Dimpled Chin (4-8 units)
Smoothing a dimpled or “orange peel” texture on the chin with Botox or Dysport can create a more even, relaxed chin appearance.
11. Neck Bands (25-50 units)
Treating neck bands, or platysmal bands, with Botox or Dysport helps tighten and smooth the neck, reducing signs of aging in the area.
