Botox®, Dysport® and Xeomin® in San Diego
Neuromodulator treatment starts with a conversation.
Botox®, Dysport® and Xeomin® are prescription neuromodulators, often called neurotoxins. A provider injects them into specific facial muscles to temporarily soften the movement that creates frown lines, forehead lines and crow's feet. At Citrus Aesthetics in Mission Valley, Botox in San Diego starts with a consultation with Jessica Cvetic, PA-C, BS, MPAS, who founded the practice and treats patients with neuromodulators.
Bring your questions, no matter how simple you think they are.
What Neuromodulators Are Used For
Neuromodulators work on lines that form when you move your face: the vertical frown lines between the brows (often called the 11s), the horizontal lines across the forehead, and crow's feet at the corners of the eyes. Squinting, frowning and raising your brows fold the skin in the same places again and again.
Lines that show when your face is completely still are a different case. A neuromodulator may not be the right tool for those, and we'll tell you if another treatment fits better. Our treatments page lists the options.
What Happens at a Neuromodulator Appointment
Conversation
We talk through what bothers you, what you've had done before, your health history, and every medication and supplement you take. Tell us how much movement you want to keep.
Plan
That answer shapes the plan. Your provider looks at how your face moves, chooses the areas and the product, and explains why. If a neuromodulator isn't the right fit, you hear that here.
Injections
A fine needle places small amounts of medication into the chosen muscles. We tell you what's happening before each step, and you can ask questions at any point.
Before You Leave
You get instructions for the next few days and a list of what to watch for, including when to contact us and when to call 911.
The injections are a small part of the visit. Most of it is the conversation and the plan.
Botox, Dysport or Xeomin: How a Provider Chooses
All three are neuromodulators, and each is its own product with its own label, not another name for the same thing. We explain how they differ, recommend one for your goals, and tell you why.
When You'll See Results and How Long They Last
Nothing changes the day of your appointment. The effect builds over several days and then fades gradually, which is why treatment is repeated over time. Your provider gives you a range at your consultation.
Side Effects and Risks
Neuromodulators are prescription medications, and every injection carries risk. We go over these with you before treatment. Read them before you book.
Common Effects
Redness, swelling, tenderness or bruising where the needle went in, and headache. Ask your provider how long to expect these to last.
Less Common Effects
A drooping eyelid or brow, uneven results, or an effect that is stronger or weaker than you planned. These can happen with any provider.
After Your Visit
If something looks or feels off after your visit, contact us, because the right next step depends on what it is. An allergic reaction is also possible.
Rare and Serious: Get Care Right Away
The labels for Botox®, Dysport® and Xeomin® carry a boxed warning, the type of warning reserved for serious risks. It describes the medication spreading beyond the injection area. Symptoms can start hours to weeks after treatment: general muscle weakness, vision problems, drooping eyelids, trouble swallowing or speaking, trouble breathing, or loss of bladder control. Trouble swallowing or breathing is an emergency, so call 911.
Tell Your Provider Before Treatment
Tell your provider if you are pregnant, nursing or trying to become pregnant, about any allergies and health conditions, and about all medications and supplements you take. Follow your provider's instructions about them. In some situations treatment should wait or isn't the right fit.
Questions Before You Book
How Much Does Botox Cost in San Diego?
The cost of Botox in San Diego depends on which product you receive, how many areas you treat, how much medication your muscles need, and what we find at your exam. Quotes can be set per unit or per area, so ask what a number covers before you compare it with another one. You get a quote at your Botox consultation, and our payment plans cover financing.
Do You Offer Dysport and Xeomin as Well as Botox?
Yes, we offer Dysport® and Xeomin® as well as Botox® in San Diego, at our Mission Valley practice. Your provider recommends one after looking at how your face moves and what you want to change, and explains why. Ask how they differ at your consultation.
Does Botox Hurt?
Botox injections can sting a little. You'll feel small pinches as the needle goes in, and how much varies from person to person. If needles make you nervous, say so at the start, and we'll walk you through each step before it happens.
Will I Look Frozen or Overdone?
Whether you look frozen or overdone depends on where the medication goes and how much is used. You and your provider settle that before the first injection, so say plainly what you want to keep, such as a lifted brow or a visible smile line. Results vary, and an outcome can differ from the plan. Our post on spotting and avoiding overtreatment goes into more detail.
Is There Downtime?
Yes, there can be some downtime after Botox injections. Expect redness, swelling or bruising where the injections went in. How much you change your day depends on how your skin responds and what we advise, and you get instructions before you leave. If something looks or feels off, contact us.
How Long Do Results Last?
How long Botox results last depends on the area, the dose and you. Your provider gives you a range at your Botox consultation.
How Much Botox Will I Need?
How much Botox you need depends on which areas you treat, such as the 11 lines between the brows, forehead lines or crow's feet, how strong your facial muscles are, and how deep your lines are. We recommend an amount after looking at how your face moves. If a neuromodulator isn't the right fit, we'll say so and talk through other treatments.
What Are the Risks of Botox, Dysport and Xeomin?
The risks of Botox, Dysport and Xeomin include known side effects and a boxed warning, both listed in the section above. No treatment is risk free. You and your provider decide if the benefits outweigh the risks for you, after a review of your health history.
What Should I Do Before and After My Appointment?
Before and after your Botox appointment, you get instructions that fit your treatment, at your consultation and again before you leave. Tell your provider about all medications and supplements, and follow their instructions. If you're unsure about anything before your visit, contact us.
Botox in San Diego with Jessica Cvetic, PA-C, BS, MPAS
Jessica Cvetic, PA-C, BS, MPAS, founded Citrus Aesthetics and treats patients with neuromodulators and dermal fillers. Read more about her background on her provider page.
Book a Consultation
Come with what you'd like to change and what you'd like to leave alone. Bring your questions about Botox, Dysport or Xeomin, and bring the list of medications and supplements we'll ask for. To book a Botox consultation in San Diego at our Mission Valley location, use the button below.
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