Your first BOTOX appointment includes an evaluation of your facial movement, a discussion of the areas that can be treated safely, several small injections performed personally by Dr. Bogue, and instructions for the remainder of the day. The cosmetic consultation and one-week follow-up are complimentary.
Step 1: Consultation and Facial-Movement Evaluation
Dr. Bogue asks what concerns you and observes how your forehead, glabella, brows, and eye area move. He considers muscle strength, brow position, facial balance, prior treatment, medications, and health history before recommending injections.
BOTOX treats wrinkles caused by muscle movement. It does not restore facial volume, tighten loose skin, or correct every line. If another option would be more appropriate, Dr. Bogue will explain why.
Step 2: Selecting the Treatment Area
Dr. Bogue treats three priced areas:
- Horizontal forehead lines
- The glabella between the eyebrows, including bunny lines along the upper nose when appropriate
- Crow’s feet around the eyes
He does not recommend an area merely because injection is technically possible. Placement is selected according to anatomy and the way the facial muscles interact.
Step 3: The Injections
The skin is prepared, and Dr. Bogue ices the treatment area before using a fine needle to make several small injections. Most patients describe a brief pinch. A small bump may be visible at each injection site immediately afterward and usually disappears within about 20 minutes.
Every BOTOX injection at the practice is performed personally by Dr. Bogue.
Step 4: Aftercare for the Treatment Day
Patients generally return to work or normal daily activities immediately. Do not massage the treated areas, and avoid strenuous exercise for the remainder of the day. Temporary redness, swelling, tenderness, headache, or bruising can occur.
Contact the office promptly with unexpected symptoms or concerns. Seek immediate medical care for difficulty swallowing, speaking, or breathing.
Step 5: Results and the One-Week Follow-Up
The effect may begin within three to five days and generally lasts four to six months. The complimentary one-week follow-up allows Dr. Bogue to assess muscle movement, symmetry, and the developing result. An appropriate touch-up in the original treatment area is included.
How Much Does a First BOTOX Treatment Cost?
The forehead, glabella, and crow’s feet are each $250 per area. Treating all three areas is $750. The price is based on treating the responsible muscle and resulting wrinkles rather than selling a predetermined number of units.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I receive BOTOX on the same day as my consultation?
Same-day treatment may be available when Dr. Bogue is in the office and determines that BOTOX is appropriate.
Will my face look frozen?
The goal is to reduce selected unwanted muscle activity while preserving natural expression. The result depends on anatomy, treatment selection, dose, and placement.
Should I stop any medication before BOTOX?
Tell Dr. Bogue about all medications, supplements, medical conditions, prior botulinum toxin treatments, pregnancy, or breastfeeding. Do not stop prescribed medication unless the prescribing clinician instructs you to do so.
Plan Your First BOTOX Visit
Read the complete BOTOX procedure guide, request a consultation, or call 561-886-1000.