
Repetitive facial movements eventually crease the skin, leaving:
Horizontal forehead lines
“11” frown lines between the brows
Crow’s-feet around the eyes
A precisely placed neuromodulator injection relaxes the over-active muscle beneath each line, so the surface skin unfurls and looks noticeably smoother—usually within 3–7 days.
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| Concern / Treatment Area | How neurotoxin helps | Typical result* |
|---|---|---|
| Forehead lines | Relaxes the frontalis muscle to halt repetitive creasing | Smooth, even forehead. Read the forehead Botox guide. |
| Drooping or heavy brows | Relaxes the depressor muscles (lateral orbicularis and procerus) so the frontalis can lift the tail of the brow | Subtle non-surgical brow lift. Read the Botox brow lift guide. |
| Glabellar “11” frown lines | Softens the corrugator + procerus complex | Rested, approachable look |
| Crow’s-feet | Calms the lateral orbicularis oculi | Brighter, more open eyes |
| Gummy smile | Weakens the upper-lip elevator (levator labii) to reduce gum show | Balanced, confident smile |
| “Peau d’orange” chin | Relaxes the mentalis | Porcelain-smooth chin |
| Jawline slimming / bruxism | Weakens enlarged masseters | Slimmer lower face & less clenching |
| Neck (platysmal) bands | Releases vertical platysma cords | Sleeker neck contour |
| Under-arm hyperhidrosis | Blocks sweat-gland nerve signals | Up to 6 months dryness |
| Trapezius tension (“Trap-Tox”) | Eases overactive upper-back muscles | Shoulder/neck pain relief; more elongated neck line. Read the Trap Tox guide. |
*Average longevity: 3-4 months for cosmetic zones; 4-6 months for sweat-reduction and masseter or trapezius treatments.
Tailored dosing – Dr. Susana Querido assesses muscle strength and maps exact units per injection point.
Swift session – Most visits take 10–15 minutes.
Minimal after-care – Tiny bumps or redness fade within hours; you may resume work or workouts the same day.
Visible smoothing – Improvement appears gradually, peaking around two weeks. Return when full motion comes back to maintain results and help prevent deeper creasing.
| Treatment | Primary areas | Session time | Anaesthesia | Downtime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Botulinum toxin type A (Botox® / Dysport®) | Forehead, glabella, crow’s-feet; optional neck, chin, jaw, under-arms | ~15 minutes | None required | None—minor swelling resolves in hours |
Schedule a complimentary consultation and let our physician-led team design a precise, natural-looking plan just for you.
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Greenwich MD is an independent aesthetic medicine practice located at 1351 Washington Boulevard, Suite 803, Stamford, Connecticut 06902. Founded and led by Dr. Susana Querido, MD. Greenwich MD is not affiliated with Greenwich Medical Spa or any other practice with a similar name.