Botox and Neurotoxins
Chin, Jaw, and Neck Botox Before and After
Neurotoxin can also soften the lower face: chin dimpling, mouth corners that turn down, the jawline, and neck bands.
Every result below was treated in our North Raleigh office.
Tox treatments at La Miel- Treatment:
- Neurotoxin injections
- Treatment:
- Neurotoxin injections
Individual results vary. Photos show typical outcomes for the treatment shown, not a guarantee of your result.
Every photo is shared with the written consent of the patient. Thank you to each of them.
What changes in the lower face?
Several small muscles shape the lower face. The mentalis can dimple the chin like orange peel, the muscles at the corners of the mouth can pull them down, the masseter along the jaw can make the lower face look wide, and the platysma can form vertical bands on the neck.
How we treat the chin, jaw, and neck
Neurotoxin relaxes the muscle behind each concern: it smooths chin dimpling, softens downturned mouth corners, slims the jawline, and relaxes neck bands for a smoother neck. Each area is assessed and dosed on its own.
Your Botox timeline
Typical for Botox. Dysport works a little faster and Daxxify lasts longer; see the comparison below.
Day 0
Treatment
A few small injections. Avoid lying flat for 4 hours and skip strenuous exercise and facials for 24 hours.
Day 4 to 7
First softening
The treated muscles start to relax and the lines begin to soften.
Week 2
Full effect
The peak effect arrives. This is when we check in and adjust with a small top-up if needed.
Months 3 to 4
Time to retreat
Results last 3 to 4 months on average. Most patients maintain with 3 to 4 treatments per year.
Who treats you
Adriana Sandoval Veliz, RN/MSN
Owner and Lead Injector
- Master injector certification, Empire Medical Training
- Master certification, Aesthetic Medical Educators Training (AMET)
Under the medical direction of Dr. Susan Lovelle, MD, a former plastic surgeon.
Meet the team
Treatment options
Each result above uses one of these treatments. Their pages explain how each one works, who it suits, and what to expect.
Botox
Botox in Raleigh NC delivered by a master-certified RN injector under physician supervision.
Learn about Botox
Daxxify
Daxxify in Raleigh NC is the newest FDA-approved neurotoxin and the longest-lasting option available.
Learn about Daxxify
Dysport
Dysport in Raleigh NC is the Galderma neurotoxin, FDA-approved since 2009, best known for its faster onset compared to Botox.
Learn about Dysport
Xeomin
Xeomin in Raleigh NC is the Merz Aesthetics neurotoxin, FDA-approved since 2010, and the only botulinum toxin type A on the market without accessory proteins.
Learn about Xeomin
Concerns these results address
Neck & Décolleté
The best treatment for neck wrinkles in Raleigh recognizes something most patients already know: the neck and chest age faster than the face, and respond more slowly.
Treating neck & décolleté
Sagging & Loose Skin
The best treatment for sagging skin in Raleigh is almost never a single procedure.
Treating sagging & loose skin
Wrinkles & Fine Lines
The best treatment for wrinkles in Raleigh depends entirely on the kind of wrinkle you are treating.
Treating wrinkles & fine lines
Common questions
Chin, Jaw, and Neck: common questions
Relaxing the masseter, the chewing muscle along the jaw, can slim the lower face over time. Some patients also find it eases clenching. Your injector will assess whether it suits you.
Ready When You Are
Two ways to start: book the specific treatment you came for, or book a consultation and we will build your plan together.
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7718 Six Forks Road, Suite 106, Raleigh, NC 27615