Horizontal lines may develop across the forehead due to repetitive facial expressions such as raising the eyebrows or furrowing the brow. This may occur over time with age, decrease in skin collagen and elastin proteins, and in those with highly expressive facial muscles.

Vertical lines that form between the eyebrows, often referred to as "frown lines" or "11 lines." These lines are caused by the repeated contraction of the muscles responsible for frowning or squinting. Many find these lines make the appear stern or angry, which can affect their desired appearance as well as interpersonal relationships.

Crow's Feet: Fine lines and wrinkles that radiate from the corners of the eyes, typically caused by smiling, squinting, or sun exposure over time. Many people are not bothered by these lines, but many are—these may be some of the first signs of aging in the face.

Horizontal wrinkles that develop on the sides of the nose when smiling or scrunching the nose. These lines are often treated to create a smoother appearance.

Botox injections along the jawline can help reduce the appearance of a prominent or squared jaw by relaxing the masseter muscles, resulting in a softer and more tapered jawline. This can also help treat TMJ (temporomandibular joint) tension and pain. Botox may also be used to reduce the pull of the platysma at the jawline and improve jowling.

Botox can also be used for other purposes, such as reducing excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis), treating migraines, and alleviating muscle spasms.

Botox & Dysport injections can be administered to the mentalis muscle of the chin to reduce bothersome dimpling and excessive upward pull of the muscle which enhances the mental crease, creates an “orange-peel” appearance, & affects the aesthetics of the jawline & lower face.

Lip lines, also known as perioral lines, lipstick lines, or smoker’s lines, are vertical lines that appear on and around the lips and are very difficult to conceal. Botox can help soften these lines, as well as create a natural-looking increase in lip volume for those who desire this effect.

A “gummy smile” is a cosmetic concern where during smiling the lip rests high on the gums showing more gum tissue than a person desires. A gummy smile can quickly, easily, and effectively be treated with Botox or Dysport injections.

Necklace lines – or ‘tech neck’ – are, sadly, a sign of the times, given the number of hours we spend sitting and looking down at various devices. These lines may be smoothed out with Botox or Dysport injections. Other modalities may be necessary for optimal results depending on severity of these lines.