BOTOX® near you in Chicago & Vernon Hills, IL

Because we administer BOTOX with a very thin needle, the vast majority of our patients find this treatment tolerable.

We measure (and price) BOTOX by “units” of volume. For example, some patients may only need 12 or 20 units to address the minor appearance of crow’s feet, whereas other patients may need up to 40 units to treat more defined forehead lines. During your initial consultation for BOTOX at RL Center for Cosmetic Surgery & Medspa in Vernon Hills, we will provide you with the number of units we recommend to adequately address your concerns and leave you with the smooth, wrinkle-free results you’re looking for.

Absolutely! We often treat men throughout the North Chicago area with BOTOX. While we understand it can be intimidating for men to visit a medical spa or cosmetic surgery center for the first time, our team believes that men deserve to look youthful and achieve their ideal selves just the same as our female patients. Rest assured that we will do everything we can to provide you with a comfortable, relaxing, and nonjudgmental destination to help you address any of your aesthetic concerns, including BOTOX.

There is often confusion regarding the difference between BOTOX and Dysport because these are both brands of purified neuromodulator proteins. The difference between the two lies in the concentration of their respective formulas. So depending on your goals, the length of time you need your wrinkle relaxer to last, and your budget, we will recommend the product that will best meet your needs.

Another point of confusion in the world of aesthetic injectables is the difference between BOTOX and dermal fillers. Essentially, the formulas of each are different. Many fillers that our providers use are a biodegradable gel comprised of hyaluronic acid, a substance naturally found in the skin; others are poly-L-Lactic acid or other material. This injection can add volume to areas where you may be lacking or notice subtle loose or sagging skin. It can also fill in any deeply set wrinkles that don’t go away when you aren’t making an expression. Oftentimes, we find that when patients in the Northern suburbs of Chicago are seeking a solution to wrinkles, they actually need a combination of both BOTOX and dermal fillers. BOTOX prevents the wrinkles from worsening, while dermal fillers like Juvéderm lift the skin from beneath the surface to fill in the wrinkles and provide a smooth, youthful appearance. We will advise you on whether you need BOTOX, fillers, or both during your initial consultation at our medical spa in Vernon Hills.

Over time, BOTOX has developed a certain negative stigma because of inexperienced and unpracticed injectors that over-inject BOTOX until it has completely frozen the muscles that allow one to make facial expressions. At RL Center for Cosmetic Surgery & Medspa, we’re actually certified by Allergan, the creator of BOTOX, to teach best practices to other physicians and injectors across the country. We ensure beautiful, natural results every time by treating our patients with subtle, gradual amounts of BOTOX, just enough to relax the small muscles responsible for forming wrinkles, rather than larger muscles that prevent us from adequately expressing shock, joy, concern, anger, etc.

It varies, but results often last between three to four months. Each person is different, and factors such as muscle mass, metabolism, and injection site location can influence this outcome. During your preliminary consultation, our experts will provide you with comprehensive information on what you can expect

Botox typically takes anywhere from 3-7 days to “kick in” and relax the muscles that were treated.