How are Botox injections done?

A doctor uses a thin needle to inject tiny amounts of Botox into specific muscles. By carefully choosing the muscles to treat, the doctor weakens only the wrinkle-producing muscles to preserve your natural facial expressions.

The number of injections needed depends on many factors, including your facial features, the extent of the wrinkling and the specific area being treated. For example, crow’s-feet usually require two to five injections. Furrows in your forehead could take eight or more injections.

Botox injections take about 10 to 15 minutes and are usually done in a doctor’s office. You may experience mild pain with the injections, but most people find the discomfort tolerable. The procedure requires no anesthesia.