Here’s the Bottom Line
These are the 4 main areas of the face that are treated with Botox for lines and wrinkles:
1. THE FRONTALIS (Main and Upper area of the forehead. Most prominent with an elevated expression, or with a look of surprise! Additionally, sufferers of migraines often are relieved of their symptoms when treated here.
— On average, 4 to 20 Units are applied here depending on line severity.
2. THE GLABELLAR (This area is also known as “the elevens”. Line or lines just above the bridge of the nose. The Brow. Seen mostly with look of confusion or expression of anger in the face.
— On average, 20 to 30 Units are applied here depending on line severity.
3. CROW’S FEET (Area around sides of outer eyes toward the temples. Laugh lines, smile lines)
–On average, 4 to 16 Units of Botox is applied here depending on line severity.
4. RADIAL LIP LINES (Area above the lips, sides of lips, and under lower lip. These lines are seen mostly when puckering, and can be perpetuated by smoking.)
— On average, 4 to 8 Units of Botox is applied depending on line severity.
**A NOTE ABOUT TREATING AREAS OF THE FACE:
Often, a client will ask for Botox in only a portion of an area of the face. In many cases, Dr. Burg will express the need to apply the product to surrounding areas in order to create a balance in the operation of the those muscles. He will be happy to discuss your particular desires and needs upon your meeting with him.