Botulinum Toxin Treatments: A Comprehensive Guide

What is Botulinum toxin and How Can it Help You?

Botulinum toxin is a quick, non-invasive injectable treatment that relaxes muscles and smooths fine lines and wrinkles, giving you a more youthful, refreshed appearance. Whether you’re concerned about crow’s feet, frown lines, or forehead creases, Botulinum toxin can offer a natural-looking solution with minimal downtime.

Why Botulinum toxin is Popular

Quick & Non-Surgical: 10–15 minutes, no downtime; resume daily activities immediately.

Minimal Discomfort: Feels like a small pinch for most people.

Natural Results: Refreshed, not “frozen”, when administered by experienced practitioners.

Prevents Early Wrinkles: Great for late 20s/early 30s to maintain a youthful look.

Treatment Areas & Benefits

For anti-ageing wrinkle treatment: Smooth away forehead, eye-area, and glabellar lines with targeted injections.

Reduces Wrinkles and Fine Lines

Injected into targeted muscles to limit contractions that create lines. Common areas:

• Forehead lines
• Crow’s feet (around the eyes)
• Frown lines (between the eyebrows)
• Bunny lines (on the nose)
• Marionette lines (around the mouth)

Prevents New Wrinkles

Regular sessions help keep skin smoother by relaxing overactive muscles before deeper lines form.

Brow Lift / Jaw Slimming

Subtle brow elevation or masseter softening for a more sculpted profile.

Neck & Jawline Contouring

Targets platysma/adjacent areas to improve neck bands and definition.

Hyperhidrosis (Excessive Sweating)

Reduces sweat production in underarms, hands, or feet for lasting relief.

Botulinum toxin Units by Treatment Area

Facial Area

1. Forehead Lines: 10–20 units
2. Frown Lines (Glabellar “11s”): 20–30 units
3. Crow’s Feet: 10–15 per side (20–30 total)
4. Bunny Lines: 5–10 units
5. Lip Lines: 4–6 units
6. Chin (Mentalis): 4–8 units
7. Jawline Slimming / Masseter: 25–50 per side
8. Neck (Platysma): 25–50 units
9. Neck Lift (Nefertiti): 20–40 units

Non-Facial Areas

1. Underarms (Hyperhidrosis): 50–100 per underarm
2. Hands / Feet (Hyperhidrosis): 50–100 per hand/foot

Approved Botulinum toxin Brands in Singapore

1. Botox
   • Type: Botulinum toxin type A
   • Common Uses: Frown lines, crow’s feet, forehead lines; migraines & hyperhidrosis (medical)
   • Duration: ~3–4 months
2. Dysport
   • Type: Botulinum toxin type A
   • Notes: Often preferred for broader areas due to diffusion
   • Duration: ~3–4 months
3. Xeomin
   • Type: Botulinum toxin type A
   • Notes: “Naked” neurotoxin (without accessory proteins)
   • Duration: ~3–4 months

Key Differences Between Botox, Dysport, and Xeomin

Note: Treatment choice should be individualized by your doctor based on anatomy and goals.