Age Beautifully: Maintain Your Glow with Botox at La Vie

Slow down the signs of aging

Wrinkles and fine lines are a natural part of life, but they don't have to define your appearance. Botox injections can help you slow down the signs of aging and preserve your youthful glow.

Botox is an FDA-approved treatment that uses a purified protein to relax targeted muscles. This reduces the appearance of wrinkles, particularly around the eyes and forehead.

Our qualified practitioners are skilled in achieving natural-looking results with Botox. They will tailor the treatment to your unique facial anatomy and goals, leaving you looking refreshed and revitalized, not frozen.

Schedule a consultation with La Vie's experts to discuss if Botox is right for you and create a personalized treatment plan to help you age gracefully.

Book an appointment: (843) 945-1151

How Botox works to reduce signs of aging

The muscles in our face have been active all our lives, increasing the chances of wrinkles appearing with age. But how can we restore your skin’s youthfulness without radical intervention?

Botox injections are the answer. This anti-wrinkles treatment is minimally invasive and leaves you with minimal bruising when injected by La Vie’s experienced and professional practitioners.

With age, it’s natural to notice wrinkles, brow frown lines (Glabellar Region), forehead frown lines (Frontalis Lines), or the appearance of a sagging neck. This is often caused by a decline in collagen levels affecting our skin’s elasticity.

But how exactly does Botox help?

Botox is a neurotoxin, which means it works by blocking nerve signals to the muscle it is injected. Your skin appears smooth and unwrinkled because Botox prevents contracting in those injected areas. It also reduces sweating and decreases pore size.

As Myrtle Beach’s best Botox practitioner, our experts at La Vie want to help you achieve a naturally flawless look. We believe that small changes to your face can have a huge impact on your overall appearance. That’s why our trained experts suggest treatments only based on your specific needs and facial anatomy.

If you are ready to achieve an effortless radiant look, book a beauty consult so our experts can evaluate the best treatment plan for your goals.

Starting at $80 Book an appointment: (843) 945-1151

Where all can Botox be injected

Areas that we can treat with Botox injections include

Frequently Asked Questions

Wondering if Botox injections are for you? Here are some of the frequently asked questions

answered by our lead physician Dr. Lisa Smaldone.

We use Jeaveau and Xeomin for our antiwrinkle and antiaging treatments.
For cosmetic purposes, Botox can be used to address fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes (crow’s feet), mouth, neck, and forehead. Botox can also be injected into the jawline for a more slender appearance or the chin to soften dimpling,
Botox is a neurotoxin, which means it works by blocking nerve signals to the muscle it is injected. Your skin appears smooth and unwrinkled because Botox prevents contracting in those injected areas. It also reduces sweating and decreases pore size.
Because Botox is performed using fine needles the procedure is relatively painless and does not require anesthesia.
The procedure takes 15-20 minutes depending on the area treated and you can get back to work and life the same day.
The results differ from patient to patient. But you will typically notice some effects 3-7 days post injection and the full effect within 2 weeks.

Again, it differs from patient to patient. And also depends on factors such as the area injected, the amount of neurotoxin used, your age, skin elasticity, and muscle thickness. But usually, you can expect results to last 3-6 months.
Botox is FDA-approved as a safe treatment for reversing lines and wrinkles. We do not recommend Botox for patients who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have certain neurological diseases. Ask our experts if you are a candidate for Botox.
The most common side effects include mild pain, mild swelling, slight bruising, and tenderness around the area of injection. These subside within 48 hours.
In some rare occasions, the treatment may relax nearby muscle groups causing temporary drooping of the eyebrow or eyelids. This may last for a few weeks but will resolve with time.
We recommend you not consume alcohol and/or stop taking blood thinners such as aspirin, ibuprofen, Gingko Biloba, or Ginseng a week prior to treatment. This is to help minimize the potential side effects listed above. Please notify your provider if you are taking blood thinners of any type.
At La Vie, we are determined to help you look your best while still appearing natural. This is why our trained experts suggest treatments only based on your specific needs and facial anatomy.