Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, but timing is key. Because it takes up to 2 weeks to see full results, we recommend a 2 week follow-up appointment for any touch-ups. If a touch-up is necessary, it may take another 2 weeks for you to see your final results. This is why we recommend scheduling your appointment 4 weeks before any major event.
Minimal discomfort. Most patients say it feels like a little bug bite. We can use ice or a distracting vibration tool to make it even easier.
Nothing bad. Your muscles will simply regain their movement, and your wrinkles will slowly return to how they were before. Your face will not “sag” or look worse than it did originally.
Only if you want it to! The “frozen” look comes from using a higher dose of toxin. At Skin Talk, we prioritize a “natural” look where you can still move your eyebrows and look expressive, just without the deep wrinkles.
They use the same active ingredient (Botulinum toxin type A) and work the same way, by blocking nerve signals to muscles which relaxes movement and soften wrinkles. They differ in some of the accessory proteins used to stabilize the toxin.
Botox: The industry standard. Great precision. Takes 4-7 days to kick in.
Dysport: Spreads slightly more, making it excellent for large areas like the forehead. Kicks in faster (2–3 days).