Before / after Frown lines — Botox Frowning pair, identical lighting
Frown lines — Botox Botox & Dysport · case pending
Injectables
Botox & Dysport in Alpharetta, GA
Lines of expression — forehead, frown, crow’s feet
Price TBC confirmed in writing at your consult, before anything is booked New · launchingIn short
Botox and Dysport are neuromodulators: a tiny dose placed into a specific muscle stops that muscle from contracting fully, so the line it creases into the skin — forehead lines, the frown lines between the brows, crow’s feet — softens. It takes minutes, has no downtime, and lasts three to four months. The product is the same everywhere; what differs is who places it, and where. Book directly, no consult fee.
How it actually works
The mechanism, plainly.
Lines of expression are made by muscles: every time you raise your brows, frown or squint, the muscle folds the skin above it, and over years the fold becomes a line that is there at rest. A neuromodulator interrupts the signal from the nerve to the muscle at the point it is injected. That muscle relaxes for a few months, the skin over it stops being folded, and the line softens. It does nothing to lines that are not made by movement, which is why it is not the answer to laxity or lost volume.
Botox and Dysport are two brands of the same category of molecule, with small differences in how they spread and how fast they take effect; the injector chooses between them for the area and for you. The skill is in the map — which muscles, how many units, where exactly — because the same product placed a few millimetres differently gives a frozen forehead or a natural one. That is why the page is about the injector, not the brand.
What it treats
Specific areas, listed.
Lines made by movement. Look in a mirror and raise your brows, frown, then smile — the lines that appear are the ones this treats.
- — Forehead lines The horizontal lines from raising the brows.
- — Frown lines The vertical “elevens” between the brows.
- — Crow’s feet The lines at the outer corners of the eyes, from smiling and squinting.
- — Other areas, by assessment A softened jaw from clenching, a downturned mouth, neck bands — assessed individually by the injector.
Before / after
Botox & Dysport cases.
Injectable cases are photographed at rest and in expression, before and two weeks after, and published with consent as each completes. No borrowed frames.
Before / after Forehead — Dysport Brows raised, identical lighting
Forehead — Dysport Botox & Dysport · case pending
Before / after Crow’s feet — Botox Smiling pair, identical lighting
Crow’s feet — Botox Botox & Dysport · case pending
What to expect
The real table.
What we can state from the treatment itself is stated. What depends on your body is confirmed at the consult, in writing, not guessed here.
| Question | Botox & Dysport |
|---|---|
| Session length | Confirmed at your consult |
| What it feels like | A series of small pinches — the needle is very fine. |
| Numbing | Confirmed at your consult |
| Downtime | None |
| Number of sessions | One visit; repeated every 3–4 months as the effect wears off. |
| When results appear | Confirmed at your consult |
| How long they last | Three to four months — the muscle recovers its full movement gradually. |
Candidacy
Who it is for — and who it isn't.
This is for you if
- The lines bother you when you move your face — and you want them softened, not erased.
- You want to look rested rather than “done”, and you would rather have too little than too much on a first visit.
- You already know what you want and just need it placed well. Book directly.
This isn't for you if
- The lines are there at rest and do not deepen when you move. That is texture or volume — Morpheus8 or filler — and the injector will say so rather than treat it.
- It is a jawline or a neck that bothers you. Relaxing muscle does not tighten tissue; see the face hub.
- You are pregnant or breastfeeding, or have a neuromuscular condition. Neuromodulators are ruled out, and the screening at booking asks.
- You want a guaranteed number of units before anyone has looked at your face. The number is set from your muscles, at the visit.
Candidacy is a clinical decision made at the consult, under physician direction. The content on this site is for general information and does not constitute medical advice or establish a physician–patient relationship. Candidacy for any treatment is determined during an in-person consultation. Individual results vary.
Price, stated
What it costs.
Price TBC Pricing for Botox & Dysport is being finalised ahead of launch. The number is published here the moment the practice confirms it, and you get it in writing at your consult before anything is booked.
Priced per unit. The number of units depends on the area and on your muscles, so the total is confirmed with you at the visit before anything is placed. Product brand does not change the price; the injector’s credentials are what you are paying for.
The Blueprint Consult is $150, credited toward any package or membership you begin within 60 days. Memberships start at $199 a month and bundle treatment with maintenance. Full pricing & memberships.
Financing
Once the price is confirmed, Cherry, Affirm, CareCredit and in-house plans apply to it the same way they do to every other treatment here.
How it compares
Botox & Dysport against dermal filler.
The other injectable, and the one most often confused with it. They do opposite things.
| Botox & Dysport | dermal filler | |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanism | Relaxes a muscle so it stops folding the skin. | Adds structure or volume beneath the skin. |
| What it addresses | Lines made by movement — forehead, frown, crow’s feet. | Lines and hollows present at rest; definition — cheeks, jawline, lips. |
| Takes effect | Over several days; full effect by about two weeks. | Immediately, settling over a couple of weeks. |
| Lasts | Three to four months. | 9–18 months, by product and area. |
| Downtime | None. | Minimal — possible bruising or swelling. |
Who performs it
Under physician direction, every time.
Injectables at BodyWorks are placed by credentialed injectors under the direction of Dr. Andrew Pugliese, medical director, who oversees every clinical protocol; Karen Heimbrecht, RN, our clinical director, runs treatment delivery and training. Product is sourced through licensed channels only. Meet the team · Our medical standards.
Questions
About Botox & Dysport.
Botox or Dysport — which is better?
Neither, in general. They are two brands of the same category of molecule with small differences in how they spread and how quickly they take effect; the injector chooses for the area and for you. The result depends far more on placement and dose than on the brand.
How many units will I need?
It depends on the area and on the strength of your muscles — a heavy frown needs more than a light one. The injector assesses your movement at the visit and confirms the number, and the price, with you before placing anything.
When does it start working, and how long does it last?
The effect begins over several days and is full by about two weeks; it lasts three to four months as the muscle gradually recovers. Most people book every three to four months.
Will I look frozen?
Not if it is placed well. A frozen look comes from too much product in the wrong muscles. Our injectors aim for softened lines with your expressions intact, and a first visit errs on the conservative side; a two-week check lets us adjust.
Does it hurt, and is there downtime?
The needle is very fine — a series of small pinches. There is no downtime; you can go back to work from the appointment. Small bumps at the injection points settle within the hour.
Do I need a consult first?
No. Injectables book directly, with no consult fee — book here. If you are not sure whether your lines are movement or something else, The Blueprint Consult covers the whole face; the injector will also tell you plainly at the visit if a neuromodulator is not the right treatment.
What does it cost?
Per-unit pricing is being finalised ahead of launch and is published on the pricing page the moment it is confirmed. The total for your visit is confirmed with you before anything is placed.
Can I combine it with other treatments?
Yes, and most people do — neuromodulators, filler and tightening treatments solve different problems. Sequencing matters slightly, and your injector plans it.
Lines of expression, placed by an injector.
No consult fee for injectables. Book a direct appointment; the injector assesses your movement, confirms the units and the price, and places it in the same visit.