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Botox Injections in Jacksonville
Botox is one of the most commonly performed non-surgical cosmetic treatments in the country, and where you get it matters more than the product name. At Jacksonville Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery, Botox is performed in a dermatology office under the medical direction of Dr. Brandon T. Beal, a double board-certified, fellowship-trained dermatologist, with dosing matched to your facial anatomy and honest guidance on what it can and cannot do.
Double board-certified
Dr. Beal holds board certification in dermatology and Mohs micrographic surgery.
Fellowship-trained
Advanced training under Drs. Zitelli and Brodland.
Physician-owned
Independently owned small business, never a corporate chain.
Southpoint, Jacksonville
Off I-95 at Southpoint, minutes from most of Jacksonville and the beaches.
What Is Botox?
Botox is an FDA-approved neuromodulator used to treat dynamic wrinkles, the lines created by repeated facial muscle movement. The classic targets are forehead lines, frown lines (the “11s” between the eyebrows), and crow’s feet around the eyes.
Every time you raise your eyebrows, squint, or smile, the muscles beneath the skin crease it. Over years, those creases can become visible even when your face is at rest. Botox works by temporarily relaxing the specific muscles responsible, so the skin above them smooths and new lines are less likely to deepen.
It is a prescription medical treatment, and the result depends on the judgment of the person holding the syringe: which muscles, how many units, and where. That is why we treat Botox as a medical decision made in a dermatology office, not a menu item.
How Botox Works, and When You See Results
Botox temporarily reduces muscle activity in the treated area. As the muscle relaxes, wrinkles soften, lines appear smoother, and the constant folding that deepens them pauses. The change is gradual, not instant:
- 3 to 7 days: most patients notice the first improvement.
- 10 to 14 days: full results are typically visible.
- 3 to 4 months: the usual duration before movement gradually returns. Some patients metabolize it faster, some notice benefits longer.
- Maintenance: most patients repeat treatment 3 to 4 times per year to hold their result.
Treatment itself is quick: performed in the office, typically 10 to 20 minutes, with most people returning to their normal day right after. Individual results vary, and a consultation is required to determine candidacy.
What Botox Results Look Like
Our goal is simple: you should still look like yourself, just more rested. Good Botox softens lines while preserving natural expression. The overdone, frozen look people worry about comes from over-treating, and it is avoidable with conservative dosing and correct placement.
The degree of improvement depends on the strength of your facial muscles, the depth of your existing wrinkles, your metabolism, and how consistently you maintain treatment. Deep lines that have become etched into the skin at rest may soften rather than disappear; for texture and etched lines beyond what a neuromodulator can reach, the ResurFx fractional laser is the complementary tool. Some patients need an adjustment or follow-up visit to fine-tune their result. Results vary.
Beyond Wrinkles: Other Uses for Botox
Botox has a number of advanced cosmetic and functional applications in appropriate candidates:
- Lip flip: a small dose relaxes the upper lip muscle so the lip gently rolls outward, a subtler alternative to lip filler.
- Vertical lip lines: fine lines around the mouth may soften when treatment is appropriate.
- Downturned smile (DAO): relaxing the depressor anguli oris muscles can help lift the corners of the mouth.
- Gummy smile: relaxing overactive upper lip muscles can reduce gum visibility when smiling.
- Dimpled chin: relaxing the mentalis muscle can smooth a pebbled chin texture.
- Brow lift: strategic placement can create a subtle, non-surgical lift of the brows.
- Masseter Botox for jawline slimming, TMJ, and grinding: relaxing enlarged masseter muscles can slim the lower face, improve jawline contour as part of facial balancing, and help relieve jaw tension, clenching, and teeth grinding.
- Nefertiti lift: relaxing downward-pulling neck muscles can create a smoother jawline appearance.
- Nasal Botox: small doses can address nasal tip drooping when smiling, or nostril flaring, in select patients.
- Trapezius slimming (“Trap Tox”): treatment in the trapezius muscles may soften shoulder bulk and improve neck contour in select patients.
Not every application fits every face. Your provider will tell you which, if any, of these makes sense for you, including when the honest answer is none of them.
Botox for Hyperhidrosis (Excessive Underarm Sweating)
Botox is also FDA-approved to treat hyperhidrosis, a medical condition that causes excessive underarm sweating beyond what the body needs to regulate temperature. If sweating soaks through clothing, happens even when you are not overheated, or affects your confidence at work or in social settings, treatment may help.
Botox works here by temporarily blocking the nerve signals that stimulate sweat glands. Injected into the underarm area, it can significantly decrease sweating for several months. The visit is performed in the office, typically takes 20 to 30 minutes, involves minimal downtime, and results often last 4 to 6 months, sometimes longer. Because hyperhidrosis is a medical condition, it is worth asking about coverage; we will be upfront about what applies to your situation.
Your Botox Visit, Start to Finish
Is Botox Safe?
Botox has been used for decades in both medical and cosmetic treatment. When performed by experienced medical providers, complications are uncommon. As with any injection, risks may include bruising at the injection site, temporary eyelid drooping (ptosis), headache, or mild swelling. We discuss risks, benefits, and alternatives during your consultation, before anything is scheduled.
Botox vs. Dysport
Botox and Dysport are both FDA-approved neuromodulators that treat forehead lines, frown lines, and crow’s feet. They work the same way, by temporarily reducing muscle activity, and neither has been shown to produce superior results overall. Some patients respond differently to each product. We offer both and will recommend the one that fits you, without a sales pitch attached.
Schedule a Botox Consultation in Jacksonville
If you are considering Botox and want natural, medically guided results, start with a consultation. We welcome patients from across the Jacksonville area, including Mandarin and Ponte Vedra, at our office at 6817 Southpoint Pkwy, Suite 101. Send a request through our contact page, or call (904) 420-7372 to speak with our team. Current pricing is on our pricing page.
Common questions
Botox FAQs.
How long does Botox last?
Typically 3 to 4 months. Some patients metabolize it more quickly, and some notice benefits closer to 6 months. Most people maintain their result with treatments 3 to 4 times per year. Results vary by individual.
Will I look frozen?
Not if it is done well. The frozen look comes from over-treating, and it is avoidable with conservative dosing and placement matched to your anatomy. Our goal is that you still look like yourself, just more rested, with your natural expressions intact.
Botox or Dysport?
They are very similar products that work the same way, and neither is superior overall. Some patients respond differently to each. We offer both, and your provider will recommend the one that fits your muscles and goals at your consultation.
Does Botox prevent new wrinkles?
It can help. Dynamic wrinkles deepen through repeated muscle movement, so relaxing those muscles pauses the folding that etches lines in over time. It will not erase lines that are already deeply set at rest, though it may soften them, and other tools like laser resurfacing can address what remains.
Does insurance cover Botox?
Cosmetic Botox is typically paid directly. Botox for hyperhidrosis is a medical treatment, and the coverage picture can differ depending on your plan. We are upfront about which is which before anything is scheduled, and current information is on our pricing page.
Still you, just more rested.
Botox performed in a dermatology office, with conservative dosing and honest guidance. Physician-owned and independent, in Jacksonville.