Every Botox injection at Halo Medicine™ is performed personally by Dr. Promila Banerjee, MD — with dosing customized to your facial anatomy, skin, and goals. No nurse injectors, no one-size-fits-all dosing, no upsell pressure.
Botox® is a purified neurotoxin (botulinum toxin type A) that temporarily relaxes the small facial muscles responsible for dynamic wrinkles — the lines that form when you frown, squint, or raise your brows. Once those muscles are relaxed, the overlying skin smooths, and the lines soften or disappear.
It's been FDA-approved for cosmetic use since 2002 and is the most-studied, most-administered injectable in the world. At Halo Medicine™, we also offer Dysport and Xeomin — two excellent alternatives that work the same way but have small differences in onset and spread. Dr. B will recommend the right product for your face during your consultation.
Botox isn't just for wrinkles, either. It's FDA-approved to treat excessive underarm sweating (hyperhidrosis) and chronic migraines — and we offer both at Halo.
"Every face is different. We map your muscle activity, listen to your goals, and dose precisely — never by a generic chart. That's the difference between Botox that looks done and Botox that looks like you."
From the forehead down — Dr. B treats every cosmetic and medical area FDA-approved or commonly used in clinical practice.
Horizontal lines across the forehead from raising your brows.
Typical: 10–20 unitsThe "11s" between the eyebrows from frowning or concentrating.
Typical: 15–25 unitsFine lines that fan out from the outer corners of the eyes when you smile.
Typical: 10–24 unitsSmall, strategic doses lift the tail of the brow for a subtle, awake look.
Typical: 4–8 unitsThe diagonal lines on either side of the nose when you scrunch.
Typical: 4–10 unitsRelaxes the upper lip so it gently rolls outward — fuller-looking lips, no filler.
Typical: 4–6 unitsSoftens the upper-lip muscle so less gum shows when you smile.
Typical: 4–6 unitsSmooths the "pebbled" or orange-peel texture on the chin.
Typical: 4–8 unitsSoftens an overdeveloped jaw, slims the face, and relieves clenching/TMJ.
Typical: 30–50 unitsRelaxes the vertical neck bands that become prominent with age.
Typical: 25–60 unitsFDA-approved for excessive underarm, palm, or foot sweating. Lasts ~6 months.
Typical: 50–100 units/areaFDA-approved preventive treatment for 15+ headache days/month.
Typical: 155 units (protocol)Halo Members always pay less than any promotional special — and member pricing alone often pays back the cost of the membership in 1–2 treatments.
From your first consultation to your two-week follow-up, here's what every Botox patient experiences at Halo Medicine™.
You'll meet directly with Dr. B. She'll evaluate your facial anatomy, watch your natural muscle movement, talk through your goals, and recommend exactly which areas (and how many units) will get you the result you want. No upsell pressure. Consultations are complimentary and take about 30 minutes.
Numbing cream or ice is available if you'd like it — most patients don't need either. Dr. B uses a fine needle to deliver Botox to the precise muscles she mapped during your consultation. You'll be back to your day in under fifteen minutes total, with no visible marks and no downtime.
You'll start seeing softening in 3–5 days, with full results around two weeks. Dr. B follows up to make sure you're happy with the outcome — and at the two-week mark, any small touch-ups are complimentary. Results typically last 3–4 months.
All three are FDA-approved neurotoxins that work the same way. The differences are subtle but real — and Dr. B will help you choose the right one for your face.
| Botox® | Dysport® | Xeomin® | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Onset (first results) | 3–5 days | 2–3 days | 3–4 days |
| Full results visible | ~2 weeks | ~2 weeks | ~2 weeks |
| Average duration | 3–4 months | 3–4 months | 3 months |
| Spread pattern | Targeted, contained | Spreads more — great for larger areas | Targeted, contained |
| Protein additives | Yes (complexing proteins) | Yes | None — "naked molecule" |
| Best for | The trusted standard — works for nearly everyone | Larger areas like the forehead | Patients who've built resistance to other neurotoxins |
"Most gentle Botox injections I've ever gotten! I was waiting for it to start, but it was already over — no bleeding, bruises, or marks. Dr. B is up to date on all available treatments and very personable. She wants to learn about your priorities, not insist on hers."
"Dr. Promila, Stan, and Nick create an environment of care rarely seen today. They take time to answer questions, suggest services and products, and talk with clients and patients. I recommend Halo Glenview to anyone looking for a trustworthy provider."
If you don't see your question answered here, give us a call — or ask during your free consultation.
No — not when it's done well. The "frozen" look comes from too much product placed without regard for natural muscle movement. Dr. B's approach is the opposite: she doses precisely so you keep your full range of expression, just without the deep lines. Most patients say their friends notice they look "rested" or "refreshed" without being able to identify why.
For most patients, 3–4 months from a typical cosmetic dose. Larger-muscle treatments like masseter (jaw) can last 4–6 months, and treatments for hyperhidrosis (sweating) often last around 6 months. Your individual results depend on your metabolism, how active the treated muscles are, and the dose.
You'll usually notice softening within 3–5 days, with full results visible around the two-week mark. Dysport tends to be slightly faster (2–3 days). At your two-week follow-up, any small touch-ups are complimentary.
Botox uses an extremely fine needle, and most patients describe the sensation as a quick pinch — gone almost as soon as it starts. We offer ice or topical numbing cream if you'd like, but most patients don't need it. There's no recovery time; you're back to your day immediately.
It depends on which areas you're treating and how strong the underlying muscles are. As a rough guide: frown lines (15–25 units), forehead (10–20), crow's feet (10–24), lip flip (4–6), masseter for jaw slimming (30–50). Dr. B will give you an exact recommendation during your consultation — and you'll always know the total cost before you commit.
None for the treatment itself. We do ask you to avoid heavy exercise, lying flat, or massaging the treated areas for the rest of the day, and to avoid alcohol for 24 hours. Small pinpoint redness at injection sites usually fades within an hour.
Botox has been used safely for cosmetic purposes since 2002 and has an excellent safety profile. The most common side effects are mild and temporary: small bruising at the injection site, brief headache, or pinpoint redness. Serious side effects are extremely rare, especially when treatment is performed by an experienced physician.
We don't treat patients who are pregnant or breastfeeding. There aren't enough clinical studies in these populations to establish safety, so the standard of care across the industry is to postpone cosmetic Botox until you're no longer pregnant or nursing.
All three are FDA-approved type-A neurotoxins that work the same way. Botox is the gold standard and best-studied. Dysport tends to spread slightly more and kicks in a day or two faster — useful for larger areas like the forehead. Xeomin is the "naked" version with no complexing proteins, which can be a good choice for patients who've developed resistance to Botox or Dysport. See the comparison table above for a full side-by-side.
Hold off on both for 24 hours. Heavy exercise raises blood pressure and can encourage bruising; alcohol thins the blood and does the same. After the first day, you're back to normal.
30-minute consultations are complimentary and pressure-free. Dr. B will assess your face, talk through your goals, and quote you an exact unit count before you commit.
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