Botox Injections

All Botox, Dysport, and Juvederm/Restylane filler injections at Viva Day Spa + Med Spa in Austin are exclusively performed by our supervising doctor, Nurse Practitioners (NP) and Physician Assistants (PA) team, who are advanced medical clinicians with masters-level practice degrees.

Quick and minimally invasive, your mid-level medical injector (nurse practitioner or physician assistant) will inject Botox with a very small needle directly into the muscles that need to be relaxed. Any discomfort at the injection site should be very minimal. You might feel a slight residual stinging immediately after your Botox injections. A small bump may also appear where the injection occurs, but that will quickly fade.

After five minutes, your face will look nearly identical to how it looked when you walked into Viva, with the exception of some redness if you have sensitive skin. Typically, you can return back to work or normal activity immediately post-treatment. On a scale from 1-10, most guests rate it a 1-2.

It’s important to remember that Botox injections do not work instantly. When botulism toxin is injected, it takes from seven to fourteen (7-14) days to fully block the nerves that make the muscles contract, causing them to relax. In most cases, you should be able to see a slightly noticeable difference in the appearance of the treated area within the first week.

If this is your first Botox treatment, you may experience a “heavy” sensation or feelings of tightness in the treatment area. Because your muscles have been temporarily paralyzed, you likely also notice a difference in your range of expressions.

Botox results typically last 3-4 months.

How often you need Botox treatments is slightly different for every individual. Our bodies metabolize the Botox Cosmetic neuromodulator at different rates. Muscle mass, age and your desired outcome also help determine the ideal treatment protocol.

For optimal results, you will need Botox injections at regular intervals every 3-4 months.

It is very common to feel slight heaviness or pressure in the treated area after Botox injections. Some people experience temporary side effects like a mild headache on the treatment day and the day after.

Slight redness and bruising may also occur at the injection sites. Most people experience no side effects at all and return back to work or their daily activities immediately post-treatment.

Botox dosage is measured in units and typically comes in 100 unit vials. A Botox unit is the amount of medicine that is injected into the specific treatment area. For example, patients typically require 10-25 units for the vertical frown lines, or “elevens” between the eyes.

Neuromodulators, like Botox, are widely used as a preventative measure to keep wrinkles from forming. With time, aging will deepen the lines and wrinkles on your face. More and more, younger adults are choosing Botox treatments in their mid 20s and early 30s to prevent wrinkles and lines from taking hold

The minimum age for Botox treatments in Austin at Viva Day Spa + Med Spa is 18.

Both are neuromodulators with similar benefits and outcomes. Their formulas are different, which means one might be more effective for some treatment areas than the other — and visa versa.

Also, our bodies metabolize and respond differently. That’s why some guests who haven’t realized the results they desire with Botox report that Dysport works well for them. Viva’s experienced cosmetic injection specialists will help you decide with one is right for you.

Read our blog post “Botox vs. Dysport: What’s The Difference?” for more details about the differences in their formulation, number of units required, and much more.

More people are choosing cosmetic injectables like Botox than ever before. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), there were 7.69 million Botox treatments performed in the US in 2019.