Botox & Botulinum Toxin in Costa Blanca

Botulinum toxin type A is a purified medical protein that temporarily reduces communication between motor nerves and targeted facial muscles. 'Botox®' is the registered trademark brand name manufactured by Allergan/AbbVie, though other medically approved botulinum toxins (such as Azzalure®, Bocouture®, Dysport®) exist. At Aestzenia, only approved, prescription-only medical formulations are administered following a clinical assessment.

Common approved and advanced anatomical areas include the glabella (frown lines), forehead (frontalis), crow's feet (orbicularis oculi), upper nose ('bunny lines'), gummy smile (LSLAN), down-turned mouth corners (DAO), chin (mentalis), masseter muscles (jawline), and platysmal bands along the neck. Treatment suitability is strictly determined during your medical consultation.

At Aestzenia, our medical philosophy is explicitly focused on natural expression and subtle refinement. The 'frozen' look results from over-dosing, incorrect muscle targeting, or standardised blanket injection maps. By tailoring dosage to your muscle mass, vector dynamics and natural smiling habits, we aim for a refreshed, restful appearance where your face still moves naturally.

Initial relaxation begins subtly around day 3 to 5, with full clinical stabilisation occurring between day 10 and 14. Results typically endure for approximately 3 to 4 months, although individual duration varies according to personal metabolism, physical activity levels, muscle strength, and dosage administered.

Forehead treatment addresses horizontal expression creases caused by the frontalis muscle. Because the frontalis is the only elevator of the brows, it demands precise micro-dosing and individualised anatomical assessment to avoid lowering the brows or feeling heavy above the eyes.

By strategically relaxing the depressor muscles that pull the brows downward (the corrugators, procerus and lateral orbicularis oculi) while preserving the upward action of the frontalis, a subtle anatomical brow opening or resting repositioning can be achieved in suitable patients. It does not replace surgical intervention.

Yes. In patients with prominent masseter muscle hypertrophy, clenching, or bruxism, targeted botulinum toxin injections can reduce muscle overactivity and create a softer lateral jawline contour over 4 to 8 weeks. A doctor must first examine whether the fullness is muscular, glandular (parotid) or skeletal.

Yes, in carefully selected patients experiencing prominent vertical platysma bands or downward tension along the jawline (often termed the Nefertiti treatment). This requires specialist clinical precision to relax the downward platysmal vectors safely.

There is no arbitrary age at which someone 'should' start. We do not treat chronological age; we treat individual anatomy and muscle hypermobility. Some patients benefit in their late 20s from conservative prevention, while others first explore treatment in their 40s or 50s. A medical assessment determines whether treatment is clinically appropriate.

Yes, multimodal treatment plans are frequent in comprehensive facial aesthetics. While botulinum toxin relaxes dynamic muscle pull in the upper face, dermal fillers or collagen biostimulators (such as Sculptra®) address structural volume, mid-face contour and skin density.

No. Botulinum toxin is contraindicated during pregnancy, breastfeeding, in individuals with known hypersensitivity to ingredients, or those with neuromuscular disorders such as myasthenia gravis or Lambert-Eaton syndrome. A full medical history is taken during your assessment.

We do not compete on discount injection pricing. Treatment is planned as a structured medical programme based on the anatomical areas required. Our bespoke Full-Face Toxin Signature programme is offered as a private all-inclusive experience (from €790 for full-face comprehensive mapping and treatment), with exact requirements confirmed during your clinical consultation.

Yes. Our medical clinic in La Zenia welcomes international residents and visitors from across the Costa Blanca (Torrevieja, Orihuela Costa, Alicante) as well as travellers from the UK, Ireland, Scandinavia, and Northern Europe. Consultations, aftercare and patient coordination are conducted completely in fluent English.