Botox in Beverly Hills
Botox relaxes the specific muscles that crease your forehead, frown lines, and crow's feet. Done well, you still look like you, just more rested. Every treatment plan is physician-led, under the direction of Dr. Justin Donlan, a board-certified internal medicine physician.
Is Botox Right for You?
Good Fit
- Your lines show when you move: frowning, raising your brows, smiling.
- Those lines are starting to stay when your face is at rest. Earlier is easier.
- You want softer lines without changing how your face moves.
- You want a short appointment with little to no downtime.
Not a Good Fit
- Your lines are deep even at rest. Botox can soften them, but they usually need resurfacing or filler too.
- Your main concern is volume loss or sagging skin. Botox does neither.
- You are pregnant or breastfeeding, or have a neuromuscular condition such as myasthenia gravis.
- You have an event in the next few days. Give it two weeks.
How It Works
Botox Cosmetic is a purified protein that blocks the signal from a nerve to a muscle. The treated muscle relaxes, so the skin above it stops folding into a line.
It does not fill, lift, or rebuild skin. That is why we often pair it with treatments that do.
Botox Cosmetic is FDA-approved for frown lines, forehead lines, crow's feet, and neck bands. Other uses, such as a gummy smile or jaw clenching, are off-label. We will tell you when a use is off-label.
What to Expect
- ConsultationWe watch how your face moves, ask what bothers you, and tell you honestly whether Botox is the right tool.
- Treatment dayA few small injections with a fine needle. Most people describe a quick pinch. It takes 10 to 15 minutes.
- First 24 hoursStay upright for 4 hours. Skip hard workouts, facials, and massages until the next day. A small bruise is possible.
- Days 3 to 14Results build gradually. At two weeks you see the full effect, and we can tell whether anything needs adjusting.
- Months 3 to 4Movement returns gradually. Most patients come back every 3 to 4 months.
Before and After
Two weeks after treatment. Results may vary.
How Dr. Donlan Approaches Botox
- We dose for your muscles, not a standard number of units. You should still be able to raise your eyebrows.
- At a first visit we would rather start conservative and adjust at two weeks than overshoot.
- If your lines are deep at rest, we will tell you Botox alone will not erase them, and what will help.
- We offer both Botox Cosmetic and Dysport. They work similarly; the choice comes down to your history and preference.
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Common Questions
How much does Botox cost?
Botox is priced per unit. The number of units depends on the areas treated and the strength of your muscles. We give you a specific quote at your consultation, before anything is injected.
Does it hurt?
Most patients describe a quick pinch at each injection point. The whole treatment takes a few minutes.
Will I look frozen?
Not if it is dosed for you. The goal is softer lines with natural movement. If anything feels too strong or too light, we review it at two weeks.
How long does Botox last?
Typically 3 to 4 months. It varies with the area treated, your muscle strength, and your metabolism.
What is the difference between Botox and Dysport?
Both are botulinum toxin type A and work the same way. Some patients notice Dysport a little sooner. Results and duration are similar, and the differences are small and personal.
Who performs the treatment?
Our treatments are physician-led. Dr. Justin Donlan, board-certified in internal medicine, directs every treatment plan, and you will always know who is treating you and their role.
What are the side effects?
Botox Cosmetic has been FDA-approved for frown lines since 2002 and is one of the most studied cosmetic treatments. Common side effects are brief: small bruises or a mild headache. Less commonly, an eyelid or brow can droop for a few weeks. We review your history first to lower that risk.
Start With a Consultation
We will look at how your face moves, tell you what Botox can and cannot do for you, and give you a specific plan and price.
Book a ConsultationCall (310) 929-0846Consultations require a non-refundable deposit, applied toward your treatment. Results vary from person to person; a consultation is where we figure out what makes sense for you.