Questions and answers: Botox.

Not necessarily. The combination often makes sense because expression otherwise shifts – this is discussed at the examination.

Not with correct placement. The aim is to reach only the nasalis muscle; the dose is deliberately small.

Usually three to four months, similar to other expression lines.

If the nose is treated together with other areas, the additional-area guide price from €30 applies. Invoicing per GOÄ. Full page: Bunny lines

The aim is to soften the lines while preserving your smile, which is why the dose here is deliberately restrained.

The skin is thin and well supplied with blood, so small bruises happen and settle within a few days.

For fine lines at rest, skin-quality treatments such as skin boosters can make sense – often in combination.

Usually straight away. Avoid sport, sauna and swimming pools for 3–4 days. Full page: Crow's feet

Movement-related lines often largely do. Deeply etched lines at rest become shallower but do not always disappear entirely.

Yes. The treatment targets the muscle group that pulls the brows together – lifting is preserved.

That depends on the findings. Frown lines and forehead are often assessed together. Prices are staged by zone, from €190 for one zone.

The injections use very fine needles and take a few minutes; usually it is just a brief pinch. Full page: Frown lines

With a confirmed diagnosis of chronic migraine and the criteria met, reimbursement may be possible. VIVA DERM is a private practice and invoices per GOÄ; please clarify reimbursement with your insurer beforehand.

There is no licence for that and the evidence is insufficient. The treatment is limited to chronic migraine.

An effect often shows within the first weeks; it can be reliably assessed after the second cycle, i.e. after about six months.

Usually yes; this is discussed individually and in coordination with your neurological care. Full page: Migraine

Usually not; the effort per zone is the same or higher because more points are placed. But it lasts less long, so yearly costs are similar or higher.

Yes, that is a good way: at the check-up after two weeks the dose can be topped up until the result fits. Full page: Baby Botox or classic?

Not with the right dose – the eyes smile along. With too much it can look rigid; hence start small.

As one zone from €190; combined with frown line and forehead from €360. Full page: Laugh lines

A connected muscle area: frown lines, forehead or crow's feet (both sides) each count as one zone.

A small fine correction after two weeks is included in the price at VIVA DERM; an additional zone is charged. Full page: Cost of Botox

Generally not; the treatment is off-label and self-pay. The bite splint, by contrast, is covered by insurers.

Not per treatment, but the gaps often get longer – so yearly costs fall. Full page: Cost of masseter

Muscle strength, metabolism, dose and movement habits differ. The first treatment also often lasts a little less than later ones. This is discussed at the check-up.

Not deliberately. Regular treatments at sensible intervals, no exaggerated facial movement right afterwards and the right dose are what can be influenced.

Muscle activity returns completely; the lines then look as they did before. There is no 'rebound' that would be worse than the starting point.

About two weeks after the treatment, once the full effect has developed. Full page: How long does Botox last?

That is possible and common in practice when findings and dosage make it sensible. It is decided after the examination.

Botox starts at €190 for one zone, hyaluronic acid at €190 for 0.5 ml in the lips. The actual price depends on the effort involved and is discussed beforehand.

Both have their own risk profiles. Botulinum toxin is a prescription medicine and may only be used by a physician; with fillers, anatomical knowledge is decisive. Risks are explained before every treatment.

Usually hyaluronic acid – 6 to 18 months depending on the area, against 3 to 6 months for botulinum toxin. Full page: Botox or filler

Yes. The force for everyday eating remains; very tough meat or hard nuts can be more tiring in the first weeks.

With pronounced chewing muscles the lower jaw becomes narrower over months. With a narrow face the dose is restrained so that this does not happen. Full page: Splint or Botox?

Yes, any time. Dosing is not a one-way street. Full page: Baby Botox

After a frown-line treatment, expression shifts – the nose 'takes over'. That is normal and easy to treat.

No, only the movement of the skin on the bridge is dampened. Full page: Bunny lines

Because the muscles involved create the same expression as concentration or anger – the brain reads it automatically as mood.

Expression lines not permanently; skin care and sun protection slow down the deepening. Full page: Glabella (frown lines)

No. Only the outer part of the muscle is treated; eyelid closure and smile remain.

Skin boosters or polynucleotides for skin quality – botulinum toxin only acts on movement. Full page: Crow's feet

Usually not; hyaluronic acid is broken down quickly if the muscle keeps working. Botulinum toxin first, then volume if needed.

No. Once the effect wears off, movement returns; regular treatment prevents deepening. Full page: Expression lines

No. Both forms resolve completely as the substance is broken down.

Tell the practice. For lid ptosis eye drops can be prescribed; otherwise patience helps. Full page: Ptosis (drooping eyelid)