Injectables/ Botox FAQ

As an Allergan Diamond Partner, South Bay Med Spa ranks in the top 3% of aesthetic practices nationwide. We offer expertly administered neurotoxins—including Botox®, Daxxify®, Dysport®, and Letybo®—to clients throughout the South Bay and Gateway Cities. Whether you visit our Torrance med spa near Redondo Beach or our Whittier location, our team of advanced injectors specializes in medical-grade wrinkle relaxation and preventative aging tailored to your unique goals

  • Neurotoxins are medical-grade, injectable treatments designed to relax the muscles responsible for creating wrinkles. They are the gold standard for smoothing "expression lines" and achieving a refreshed, well-rested appearance

  • They work by temporarily blocking the nerve signals to specific facial muscles. When those muscles stop contracting so forcefully, the skin above them has a chance to smooth out, erasing existing lines and preventing new ones from forming.

  • Every neurotoxin we use—Botox, Dysport, Daxxify, Letybo, and Jeuveau—is FDA-approved

  • The most popular areas include the forehead (horizontal lines), "elevens" (frown lines between the brows), crow’s feet (around the eyes), and "bunny lines" on the nose. We also use them for brow lifts and "lip flips.

  • There is zero clinical downtime—you can return to work immediately. We just ask that you stay upright for 4 hours and avoid intense exercise for 24 hours. Full results appear in 14 days and typically last 3 to 4 months.

  • By the Unit — You pay for the exact amount of product used. Since every face is different, this is the most transparent approach. Someone with strong forehead muscles might need 20 units; someone else may only need 10. Typical price: $8 – $20 per unit

    What affects the total cost?

    Muscle strength, treatment goals, brand choice, and injector experience all play a role.

    How many units will I need?

    • Frown Lines ("11s") — 15–25 units ( $225–$375)

    • Forehead — 10–30 units ($150–$450)

    • Crow's Feet — 10–12 units per side ( $300–$360)

    • Lip Flip — ($150)

    Estimates based on $15/unit.

  • At South Bay Med Spa, our goal is to keep you looking like yourself - just more refreshed and youthful. We focus on subtle enhancements that soften, lift, and balance without ever making you look overdone.

  • Yes - Botox can absolutely help prevent deep wrinkles before they start.

    Botox relaxes the muscles that cause repetitive facial movements - like frowning, squinting, or raising eye brows.

  • Timeline:

    • 24-48 hours: you may start to feel it “kicking in” slightly

    • 3-5 days: visible softening of lines begins

    • 7-10 days: most results are noticeble

    • 14 days: full effect (this is when you assess and do corrections, if needed

  • Light activities (walking same day is fine), and moderate to intense workouts, wait at least 24 hours affer toxin.

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