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Consultation and Mapping
We review your health history and watch how your face moves. Then we mark the muscles that cause your lines and plan the Botox dose.
Cutchogue, New York
Botox in Cutchogue, NY
Botox is an FDA-approved injection that relaxes specific facial muscles to soften expression lines. Treatment takes 10 to 15 minutes at our Cutchogue office, and results typically appear in 3 to 7 days.
What Is Botox?
Botox (onabotulinumtoxinA) is a purified form of botulinum toxin type A. The FDA approved it for frown lines between the brows in 2002. It has the longest cosmetic track record of any neurotoxin.
A provider injects small doses into the muscles that cause specific lines. The medication blocks the nerve signal that tells those muscles to contract. The muscles relax and the skin above them smooths.
Botox is commonly used to treat:
- Forehead lines
- Frown lines between the brows
- Crow's feet around the eyes
- Bunny lines on the nose
- Vertical lip lines and lip flips
- Gummy smile
- Chin dimpling
- Jaw clenching (masseter)
- Neck bands
Results typically appear in 3 to 7 days and reach full effect in about 2 weeks. They typically last 3 to 4 months.
Who Botox Treatments Are For
This treatment suits adults who want to soften expression lines without surgery or downtime.
First-Time Patients
Because it has the longest cosmetic track record of any neurotoxin, many patients start with Botox.
Early Prevention
Some patients start in their late twenties or thirties. Regular treatment can help keep fine expression lines from deepening.
Pairing With Other Care
The injections relax muscles but do not add volume. Patients with volume loss often combine it with Dermal Fillers or a PDO Thread Lift.
What to Expect
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Treatment
The injections typically take 10 to 15 minutes. Most patients feel a quick pinch. You can return to normal activities right away, but avoid strenuous exercise for 24 hours.
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Results and Follow-Up
Results typically appear in 3 to 7 days and reach full effect in about 2 weeks. Your provider reviews your result with you and adjusts the plan for your next visit.
Care Led by a Nurse Practitioner
Courtney Lake, founder of North Fork Radiance, is a Nurse Practitioner with more than 20 years in healthcare. She performs or oversees every Botox treatment at our Cutchogue office.
Her background in medical and surgical critical care and infectious disease prepares her to spot and manage complications early. Because Botox is a prescription medication, care from an experienced licensed provider makes treatment safer.
Related Services
Compare Botox with the other neurotoxins we offer, or pair it with fillers.
Common Questions About
Botox
How long does Botox last?
Results typically last 3 to 4 months. Most patients return for treatment when movement starts to come back.
When will I see results from Botox?
Results typically appear in 3 to 7 days. The full effect typically shows in about 2 weeks.
Is there downtime after Botox?
No. Small bumps at the injection sites typically fade within an hour. Avoid strenuous exercise for 24 hours.
Will Botox make my face look frozen?
Not when dosed carefully. We use doses that soften lines while keeping natural movement in your brow and smile.
How is Botox different from Dysport and Xeomin?
All three relax muscles in the same way and give similar results. Dysport may spread slightly more and set in a little faster. Xeomin contains no accessory proteins.
Serving the North Fork
Clients visit our Cutchogue office for Botox from across the North Fork.
Cutchogue (incl. Nassau Point)
Clients from Cutchogue and Nassau Point come to our Main Road office for Botox.
Mattituck
Mattituck clients visit our Cutchogue office for Botox.
Southold
Many Southold residents choose North Fork Radiance for Botox.
Shelter Island
Shelter Island clients travel to our Cutchogue office for Botox.
Greenport
Clients from Greenport come to Cutchogue for Botox with Courtney Lake.
Aquebogue
Aquebogue residents visit North Fork Radiance in Cutchogue for Botox.
Peconic
Peconic clients book Botox at our Cutchogue office.
Jamesport
Clients from Jamesport come to our Cutchogue office for Botox.
Laurel
Laurel residents visit North Fork Radiance for Botox.
New Suffolk
Clients from New Suffolk come to our nearby Cutchogue office for Botox.
Reclaim Your Radiance
Book a consultation to find out if Botox fits your goals. We will review your history and plan your treatment with you.