Botox / Dysport
ARTAVI MED SPA - HOUSTON , TX - BOTOX & DYSPORT
Discover Botox & Dysport in Houston, TX
Are wrinkles such as crow’s feet, forehead lines, or vertical lines between your eyebrows bothering you? Your search for the perfect solution ends here! At Artavi Med Spa in Houston, TX, we offer exceptional Botox and Dysport treatments, performed by Dr. Desai, one of the nation's leading injectors located right here at our med spa in Houston, TX. This meticulous approach ensures the safety and satisfaction of all our patients in Houston, TX and beyond.
THE SAFE AND EFFECTIVE CHOICE
Why Choose Botox or Dysport?
Botox or Dysport are trusted brand names for botulinum neurotoxin, a prescription medication that works wonders in smoothing fine lines and wrinkles. It's the most popular non-surgical treatment at Artavi Med Spa, located in Houston, TX, delivering natural and rejuvenating results without the “done” look (view our inspiring before and after photos below).
Botox Injections at Artavi Med Spa, Houston, TX
PREVENT WRINKLES BEFORE THEY START
Prevention
Even if you don’t have wrinkles yet, Botox at Artavi Med Spa in Houston, TX can be a fantastic preventative measure. For deeper lines or folds, consider combining Botox with fillers at Artavi Med Spa in Houston, TX for optimum results. At Artavi Med Spa in Houston, TX, we use only 100% pure, authentic Botox from Allergan, ensuring you receive the highest quality treatment and value.
DESIGN YOUR IDEAL TREATMENT PLAN
Personalized Consultations
Unsure if Botox or Dysport are right for you?
Schedule a one hour comprehensive consultation or a pre-assessment with Dr. Desai at Artavi Med Spa in Houston, TX. The pre-assessment process makes it very convenient for our patients that want to save on their time and money by sending in photos to our office. Dr. Desai will evaluate the photos and send in a preliminary treatment plan with dates and pricing. If you are agreeable to the plan, you can then schedule a more comprehensive in person consultation at our office in Houston, TX to go over the results and begin treatment!
Step into the world of rejuvenation and discover how Botox can enhance your natural beauty with Artavi Med Spa in Houston, TX.
Benefits of Botox
Botox in Houston
Treatment Areas
Botox relaxes specific facial muscles to soften lines and refine facial balance. Because every face moves differently, the number of injection points and the dose for each area are determined individually during your consultation.
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Horizontal forehead lines form as the frontalis muscle lifts the brows. Treating this muscle softens the lines while preserving natural brow movement. Because the frontalis is the main muscle that raises the brows, doses are carefully balanced to your anatomy to avoid a heavy or lowered brow, and forehead lines are often treated together with frown lines.
Typical Botox units (total): 10–20
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Crow’s feet are the fine lines that fan out from the outer corners of the eyes when you smile or squint. They are caused by the orbicularis oculi muscle. Small, precisely placed injections soften these lines while keeping your smile genuine and expressive.
Typical Botox units (total): 12–20
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Bunny lines are the diagonal creases on the sides of the nose that appear when you smile, laugh or scrunch your nose. They come from the nasalis muscle. A small amount of Botox relaxes these lines, and they are often addressed alongside frown lines.
Typical Botox units (total): 4–8
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Botox can be strategically placed in the lower-face muscles, including the platysma, to reduce downward pull along the jawline. In appropriately selected patients, this can subtly improve jawline definition and soften the appearance of early jowling. Botox does not remove excess skin or replace treatments that address volume loss or significant laxity.
Typical Botox units (total): 16
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The depressor anguli oris (DAO) muscle pulls the corners of the mouth downward, which can create a sad or tired expression and deepen marionette lines. Relaxing the DAO lets the mouth corners rest in a more neutral, lifted position.
Typical Botox units (total): 4–6
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The masseter is the strong chewing muscle at the angle of the jaw. Botox placed in this muscle can reduce the strength of clenching and grinding and ease jaw tension. Over several weeks, the muscle can become less bulky, creating a softer, slimmer lower face.
Typical Botox units (total): 20–60
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The vertical “11s” between the brows form when the corrugator and procerus muscles pull the brows together and down. Relaxing these muscles smooths the lines and helps prevent them from deepening, for a calmer, more rested expression.
Typical Botox units (total): 12–20
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A Botox brow lift relaxes the muscles that pull the brows downward, such as the outer portion of the orbicularis oculi. The brow-lifting muscle then has less resistance, creating a subtle lift and a more open, refreshed look to the eyes without surgery.
Typical Botox units (total): 4–6
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A lip flip relaxes the orbicularis oris muscle along the upper lip border so the lip gently rolls outward. More of the upper lip shows at rest, creating a fuller look without adding filler or volume.
Typical Botox units (total): 4–8
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An overactive mentalis muscle can create a dimpled, “orange-peel” texture and a puckered or tense chin. Relaxing the mentalis smooths the skin and softens the chin contour.
Typical Botox units (total): 6–10
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Fine vertical lines around the mouth, sometimes called smoker’s or lipstick lines, form from repeated puckering of the orbicularis oris muscle. Very small, precise doses soften these lines while preserving normal speech and lip movement.
Typical Botox units (total): 4–8
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Vertical bands on the neck form when the platysma muscle contracts and becomes more visible with age. Relaxing these bands smooths the neck and can improve definition along the jawline.
Typical Botox units (total): 12–24
BOTOX | DYSPORT BEFORE & AFTERS
Real Results
Individual results can vary based on a multitude of factors, including skin type, age, and medical history.
Actual patients from Artavi Med Spa in Houston, TX.
Before and after Botox to the Glabella in
Houston, TX
Before and after Botox to the Glabella in
Houston, TX
Before and after Botox to the Glabella in Houston, TX
DISCOVER THE DIFFERENCE
Client Testimonials
I can’t say enough great things about Dr. Desai and her team at Artavi Medical Spa in Houston. Dr. Desai is not only incredibly knowledgeable and skilled, but she’s also patient, honest, and straightforward — qualities that are so important when it comes to your health and wellness. She takes the time to explain everything thoroughly and makes sure you feel comfortable every step of the way.
Her team is just as wonderful — kind, attentive, and always doing their best to ensure you have a positive and relaxing experience from the moment you walk in. The level of care and professionalism here is unmatched.
I trust Dr. Desai with my life, and I’m so grateful to have found such an amazing provider and team.
-S Moore
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BOTOX | DYSPORT PROCEDURE | ARTAVI MED SPA | HOUSTON
What to Expect
Botox injections are quick procedures, usually completed within 10-20 minutes. Using a fine needle, small amounts of botulinum toxin are injected into specific facial muscles, temporarily paralyzing them to smooth out wrinkles and lines. The discomfort is minimal, akin to a tiny pinprick. A laser light is employed to minimize bruising.
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Proper care after your Botox treatment is crucial for achieving the best results. Avoid rubbing or massaging the treated area for at least 24 hours, and refrain from strenuous activities directly after your appointment. Avoid massages or facials for up to one week. This helps prevent the toxin from spreading to unintended muscles.
Slight redness or swelling might occur, but it typically resolves within a few hours. Results can start to appear in a few days and last up to four months, depending on individual factors.
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Botox is a prescription medicine that is injected into the skin to treat dynamic wrinkles. Dynamic wrinkles are those that form when a muscle is contracted, for example wrinkles on the forehead that appear when the eyebrows are raised or crow’s feet that form when a person smiles widely.
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We charge per unit of Botox. Our regular price is $15/unit and for members it is 10% off the cost of the Botox. Typically a person will need on average about 10-20 units of Botox per area, however some may need more or less.
During the consultation, we can provide a more precise price estimate. We will identify the wrinkles that concern you the most, assess your muscle strength, and evaluate the depth of the wrinkles. Our prices and membership information are listed under the "prices" tab on our website or you may also call our office in Houston for further information.
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Dr. Desai prides herself on her natural-looking results and is against injecting too many units of Botox that could potentially make someone look "done" as that would also reflect on her work. She and her staff will sit and speak with you about the expected results you are looking for and they always say "I minimize how much I put in the first time because I can always go back and add more if I need to!" Keep in mind, Botox is also temporary and will fade away after 3-4 months, on average.
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Botox is a "magic" medication that can be used not only to erase fine lines and wrinkles from places such as the forehead, glabella, crow's feet/eyes, marionette lines and neck lines- but so much more! We use it to treat bruxism or teeth grinding, facial slimming to make more of a "V" shape to the face vs round or square, gummy smile (where too much of the gums show when smiling), Botox lip flip to make the appearance of a fuller lip without actual lip injections, under eye bulge for those who have a bulge under their eyes when they smile causing the eyes to look smaller and puffier than they are, and Botox can also be used to prevent scar formation! Visit our Instagram page for more of these before and after photos or give our office in Houston a call to set up a consultation to see how Botox can help you.
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Botox is an FDA approved medication used for the treatment of moderate to severe forehead, glabellar, and periorbital (crow’s feet) wrinkles. Botox is safe if performed by a trained medical professional. You should always ensure you are being seen and evaluated by a physician or physician assistant during or prior to the Botox administration. There are adverse effects with Botox as with any medication, however these adverse effects are minimal if the treatment is performed by a trained medical professional and if post treatment instructions are carefully followed.
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Some side effects are expected with any time a needle is inserted into the skin- i.e. pain, swelling, bruising. More serious side effects can occur if the Botox treatment is performed by an inexperienced injector or if post treatment instructions are not carefully followed. These side effects can include a droopy eyelid or a droopy eyebrow. For these reasons and more, it is highly advised to seek a highly trained physician or nurse to perform Botox injections.
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Botox and Dysport are both FDA-approved neuromodulators used to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines, as well as to treat certain medical conditions such as hyperhidrosis. The primary difference lies in their formulation; Dysport has smaller protein molecules, which can make it spread more easily over larger areas. This often makes Dysport an ideal choice for treating larger treatment zones like the forehead. Botox, on the other hand, offers more control in smaller, targeted areas due to its formulation, making it popular for precise treatments such as crow’s feet or frown lines. Both options are highly effective, but your provider can help you determine which one is better suited for your specific needs and goals.
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Studies show varying ranges of efficacy but in general the effects of Botox tend to last 3-4 months. Botox is dose dependent so depending on the number of units injected, these effects can last for a shorter or longer period of time. After the Botox wears off, your lines and wrinkles will come back again just as they were before the Botox.
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We recommend you come in for your Botox procedure about one month before your event. The full effect of the Botox takes around two weeks. Coming in one month ahead of time will allow sufficient time for any touch ups required at the two week mark.
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This depends on what areas and how many areas you would like to be treated. Each Botox treatment area can generally take about 10 minutes. These can even be done during your lunch break from work as there is no down time post treatment and no one will even know you got injected!
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Results are not immediate. You will start to see some results about 5-7 days after injection and should expect to see the full effect of the Botox at 14 days. We recommend you wait until after the full 14 days for any touchups, and not before.
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We use the smallest needles available and most patients do not require any numbing. If you experience discomfort, we provide different options to make the Botox treatment as comfortable as possible for you.
We understand that everyone has different levels of sensitivity. To ensure your experience is as comfortable as possible, we offer a comprehensive comfort menu with various options to minimize any discomfort. These options may include topical numbing creams, ice packs, and Pronox pain management, all tailored to suit your preferences.
Your comfort is our priority, and our team is here to ensure you feel at ease throughout the entire process.
