Botox injections typically last 3-4 months, while Juvéderm last between 6-7 months.

Typically, Botox and Juvéderm injections do not hurt. You may have some slight discomfort during injections which feels like a small pinch. Depending on the placement of injections (forehead, brow area) you may have a slight headache following injections.

Unfortunately, Botox and Juvéderm are not covered by insurance. They are deemed elective procedures.

For Botox we charge $13 a unit. For Juvéderm we charge $604 a tube. Unlike Botox, Juvederm comes in a solid tube that cannot be transferred or diluted and requires the patient to purchase the entire tube. Once purchased, we will keep your tube stored in temperature controlled storage so you can use it for later injections or a touch up for a nominal fee.

Botox is an injection mostly used for wrinkles and lines around the eyes and forehead. The crease between brows (often called the “eleven” wrinkle) and “crows feet” are common areas. This treatment relaxes a given muscle just enough to reduce overlying wrinkles using a safe toxin called botulinium toxin type A. While results vary, a typical Botox injection will last around four to six months. Botox is sold by the “unit”, with patients generally using at least 20 units per treatment. Though Botox offers excellent skin smoothing results, it will not “fill in” loose, wrinkled skin or restore volume like a dermal filler.

Juvéderm is the dermal filler  that is used to “fill in” lines around the mouth and nose. Most of the time the nasolabial fold, otherwise known as “smile” or “laugh line” that runs from the nose to the corner of the mouth is treated to restore facial volume. Juvéderm is also an excellent solution for patients who want fuller lips. It contains hyaluronic acid which is a naturally occurring substance found in the body and also contains lidocaine to improve comfort during your treatment.