BOTOX & Filler Questions Moderated by Bay Area Makeup Artist, Stefanie Fritz
August 21, 2024
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Mabrie Facial Institute
166 Geary Street
Floor 1300
San Francisco, CA 94108
Phone: (415) 445-9513
Text/SMS: (866) 618-9459
Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
You might be surprised to learn that BOTOX does so much more than treat frown lines. In the right hands, BOTOX can open up your eyes, slim your jawline, and soften a variety of lines, folds, and creases from the neck up. For innovative applications, amazing results, and some of the best BOTOX Injectors in San Francisco and the entire Bay Area, trust Mabrie Facial Institute. People from across the region, the state, and the nation come to San Francisco for BOTOX with the renowned expert Injectors at MFI.
Our Favorite BOTOX® Cosmetic
Before AND After Photos
Before & After
Case: 1 of 8
Case #1002
ABOUT OUR PATIENT
In her 20s, we welcomed a bright and vibrant woman to Mabrie Facial Institute with a unique goal in mind. She wanted relief from shoulder tension and desired a defined and slender neckline.MFI TREATMENT PLAN
Trapezius Botox - YES - Botox can do that! Dr. Mabrie, our seasoned injector, used Botox to trea... Read More
In her 20s, we welcomed a bright and vibrant woman to Mabrie Facial Institute with a unique goal in mind. She wanted relief from shoulder tension and desired a defined and slender neckline.MFI TREATMENT PLAN
Trapezius Botox - YES - Botox can do that! Dr. Mabrie, our seasoned injector, used Botox to trea... Read More
Before & After
Case: 2 of 8
Case #1173
ABOUT OUR PATIENT
Meet one of our lovely nurses at MFI! In her late 20s, she was eager to address a specific concern with her chin. Whenever she smiled, she noticed a noticeable inward tucking and pulling of her chin, giving it a "witchy" and pointy appearance. Despite her big, beautiful smile, this particular feature bothered... Read More
Meet one of our lovely nurses at MFI! In her late 20s, she was eager to address a specific concern with her chin. Whenever she smiled, she noticed a noticeable inward tucking and pulling of her chin, giving it a "witchy" and pointy appearance. Despite her big, beautiful smile, this particular feature bothered... Read More
Before & After
Case: 3 of 8
Case #860
ABOUT OUR PATIENT
In her early 50s, this patient noticed signs of aging on her neck. She was unhappy about prominent platysmal bands that formed both horizontal lines and vertical cords on her neck.MFI TREATMENT PLAN
Can Botox treat that? Yes it can! Botox was injected into the neck muscles responsible for creating visible ba... Read More
In her early 50s, this patient noticed signs of aging on her neck. She was unhappy about prominent platysmal bands that formed both horizontal lines and vertical cords on her neck.MFI TREATMENT PLAN
Can Botox treat that? Yes it can! Botox was injected into the neck muscles responsible for creating visible ba... Read More
Before & After
Case: 5 of 8
Case #818
ABOUT OUR PATIENT
We all recognize this beautiful face! Our PA-C Kimberly always disliked the pesky tiny creases around her nose, aka “Bunny Lines”, that appeared more pronounced when she smiled or laughed.MFI TREATMENT PLAN
Botox was used to smooth creases around the nose and frown lines. THE OUT... Read More
We all recognize this beautiful face! Our PA-C Kimberly always disliked the pesky tiny creases around her nose, aka “Bunny Lines”, that appeared more pronounced when she smiled or laughed.MFI TREATMENT PLAN
Botox was used to smooth creases around the nose and frown lines. THE OUT... Read More
Before & After
Case: 6 of 8
Case #1191
ABOUT OUR PATIENTMeet our powerhouse patient in her 40s, a dedicated bodybuilder who came to us with a very specific goal: relieve tension in her neck and shoulders and improve her posture. Even when she was in high school, she was embarrassed looking at her class photos because of her hunched over posture, saying that she didn’t... Read More
Before & After
Case: 7 of 8
Case #702
ABOUT OUR PATIENT
This beautiful patient in her early 30’s, experienced continuous jaw tension from grinding her teeth. This led to sleep disruption and created bulky masseter muscle bulk creating a boxy/square facial shape.MFI TREATMENT PLAN
BOTOX was used to treat her masseter muscles (our Facial Slimming treatment).... Read More
This beautiful patient in her early 30’s, experienced continuous jaw tension from grinding her teeth. This led to sleep disruption and created bulky masseter muscle bulk creating a boxy/square facial shape.MFI TREATMENT PLAN
BOTOX was used to treat her masseter muscles (our Facial Slimming treatment).... Read More
Before & After
Case: 8 of 8
Case #1217
ABOUT OUR PATIENT
Many of our patients come in with complaints of TMJ disorders, which appear as jaw pain and frequent clenching and grinding. These symptoms are caused by overactive jaw muscles, or masseters. Strong masseters can also make the lower face appear overly wide, which is another reason why masseter BOTOX to relax these muscl... Read More
Many of our patients come in with complaints of TMJ disorders, which appear as jaw pain and frequent clenching and grinding. These symptoms are caused by overactive jaw muscles, or masseters. Strong masseters can also make the lower face appear overly wide, which is another reason why masseter BOTOX to relax these muscl... Read More
Keep in mind that each patient is unique and your results may vary.
What Is BOTOX?
BOTOX is in a class of medications called neuromodulators, which includes Dysport®, Xeomin®, Jeuveau®, and Daxxify®. These injectables are all made with a purified form of botulinum toxin that is injected to relax overactive muscles and soften dynamic wrinkles.
How Does BOTOX Work?
Neuromodulators like BOTOX are made with a purified protein that, when injected into a targeted facial muscle, blocks the nerve impulses to that muscle. As a result, the muscle relaxes and the skin lies smooth, reducing the appearance of wrinkles. In some cases, like masseter BOTOX and trapezius BOTOX, the disabling of the muscle causes it to shrink, reducing unwanted bulk.
Table of Contents
Forehead Wrinkles
When you elevate your brows, the skin on your forehead folds like an accordion. This can etch deep horizontal lines across your forehead, making you look older. We treat forehead wrinkles with a conservative approach since misuse of BOTOX in these muscles can cause the eyebrows to sag.
Our Favorite Forehead Wrinkles & Frown Lines
Before AND After Photos
Before & After
Case: 1 of 8
Case #783
ABOUT OUR PATIENT
This male patient in his 40's wanted to soften the frown line between his brows. MFI TREATMENT PLAN
Dr. Mabrie used a combination of BOTOX and filler to address a deep vertical wrinkle. First he strategically used BOTOX for a subtle brow lift that halted the formation of the line. To enhance the tra... Read More
This male patient in his 40's wanted to soften the frown line between his brows. MFI TREATMENT PLAN
Dr. Mabrie used a combination of BOTOX and filler to address a deep vertical wrinkle. First he strategically used BOTOX for a subtle brow lift that halted the formation of the line. To enhance the tra... Read More
Before & After
Case: 2 of 8
Case #521
MFI TREATMENT PLANWe treated her horizontal forehead lines, frown lines, and crow's feet with Botox and Dysport to give her a refreshed but natural looking result.THE OUTCOMEThe patient is shown 2 weeks after her treatment. Read More
Before & After
Case: 3 of 8
Case #657
ABOUT OUR PATIENT
This male wanted to decrease the wrinkles in his upper face with facial expressions while still retaining some movement to preserve a natural appearance. MFI TREATMENT PLAN
Botox was used to relax the muscles causing the horizontal wrinkles on his forehead and the frown lines between his eyebrows. ... Read More
This male wanted to decrease the wrinkles in his upper face with facial expressions while still retaining some movement to preserve a natural appearance. MFI TREATMENT PLAN
Botox was used to relax the muscles causing the horizontal wrinkles on his forehead and the frown lines between his eyebrows. ... Read More
Before & After
Case: 4 of 8
Case #908
ABOUT OUR PATIENT
Our lovely patient, a vibrant woman in her 50s, came to us with a common concern: she was noticing the unmistakable signs of aging etched across her forehead and between her eyebrows. Those telltale horizontal lines on her forehead and the vertical frown furrows between her brows were more prominent, even when her face... Read More
Our lovely patient, a vibrant woman in her 50s, came to us with a common concern: she was noticing the unmistakable signs of aging etched across her forehead and between her eyebrows. Those telltale horizontal lines on her forehead and the vertical frown furrows between her brows were more prominent, even when her face... Read More
Before & After
Case: 5 of 8
Case #655
ABOUT OUR PATIENT
This male patient was bothered by the deep frown line between his eyebrows, especially when he saw photos of himself. He reportedly had this crease since high school and had considered treatment for a while but was not sure if this was a problem we could fix for him. MFI TREATMENT PLAN
This amazin... Read More
This male patient was bothered by the deep frown line between his eyebrows, especially when he saw photos of himself. He reportedly had this crease since high school and had considered treatment for a while but was not sure if this was a problem we could fix for him. MFI TREATMENT PLAN
This amazin... Read More
Before & After
Case: 6 of 8
Case #627
ABOUT OUR PATIENT
This young male in his 20’s wanted to soften the existing wrinkles on his upper face and prevent them from worsening. He is animated with his facial expressions and was concerned about the lines seen both at rest and with movement in the forehead and around his eyes. He had never had any neurom... Read More
This young male in his 20’s wanted to soften the existing wrinkles on his upper face and prevent them from worsening. He is animated with his facial expressions and was concerned about the lines seen both at rest and with movement in the forehead and around his eyes. He had never had any neurom... Read More
Before & After
Case: 7 of 8
Case #688
ABOUT OUR PATIENT
This patient came to our office wanting a full face assessment on how to soften the visible horizontal forehead wrinkles and diminish crow's feet that were noticeable when smiling. Being in her early 50’s, she struggled with the idea of her face not matching her youthful spirit and alluring energy.Read More
This patient came to our office wanting a full face assessment on how to soften the visible horizontal forehead wrinkles and diminish crow's feet that were noticeable when smiling. Being in her early 50’s, she struggled with the idea of her face not matching her youthful spirit and alluring energy.
Before & After
Case: 8 of 8
Case #631
ABOUT OUR PATIENT
This young female in her 20’s was concerned about the deep lines on her forehead with facial expressions, which made her self-conscious about her looks in person and in photos. She would intentionally try to relax her face in photos to avoid these wrinkles. Her makeup would often crease in these lines... Read More
This young female in her 20’s was concerned about the deep lines on her forehead with facial expressions, which made her self-conscious about her looks in person and in photos. She would intentionally try to relax her face in photos to avoid these wrinkles. Her makeup would often crease in these lines... Read More
Keep in mind that each patient is unique and your results may vary.
Frown Lines
These are the vertical frown lines between the eyebrows that can etch a permanent frowning expression on your face. Our Injectors use BOTOX and Dysport to relax the three strong muscles that cause these glabellar lines.
Our Favorite Forehead Wrinkles & Frown Lines
Before AND After Photos
Before & After
Case: 1 of 8
Case #783
ABOUT OUR PATIENT
This male patient in his 40's wanted to soften the frown line between his brows. MFI TREATMENT PLAN
Dr. Mabrie used a combination of BOTOX and filler to address a deep vertical wrinkle. First he strategically used BOTOX for a subtle brow lift that halted the formation of the line. To enhance the tra... Read More
This male patient in his 40's wanted to soften the frown line between his brows. MFI TREATMENT PLAN
Dr. Mabrie used a combination of BOTOX and filler to address a deep vertical wrinkle. First he strategically used BOTOX for a subtle brow lift that halted the formation of the line. To enhance the tra... Read More
Before & After
Case: 2 of 8
Case #521
MFI TREATMENT PLANWe treated her horizontal forehead lines, frown lines, and crow's feet with Botox and Dysport to give her a refreshed but natural looking result.THE OUTCOMEThe patient is shown 2 weeks after her treatment. Read More
Before & After
Case: 3 of 8
Case #657
ABOUT OUR PATIENT
This male wanted to decrease the wrinkles in his upper face with facial expressions while still retaining some movement to preserve a natural appearance. MFI TREATMENT PLAN
Botox was used to relax the muscles causing the horizontal wrinkles on his forehead and the frown lines between his eyebrows. ... Read More
This male wanted to decrease the wrinkles in his upper face with facial expressions while still retaining some movement to preserve a natural appearance. MFI TREATMENT PLAN
Botox was used to relax the muscles causing the horizontal wrinkles on his forehead and the frown lines between his eyebrows. ... Read More
Before & After
Case: 4 of 8
Case #908
ABOUT OUR PATIENT
Our lovely patient, a vibrant woman in her 50s, came to us with a common concern: she was noticing the unmistakable signs of aging etched across her forehead and between her eyebrows. Those telltale horizontal lines on her forehead and the vertical frown furrows between her brows were more prominent, even when her face... Read More
Our lovely patient, a vibrant woman in her 50s, came to us with a common concern: she was noticing the unmistakable signs of aging etched across her forehead and between her eyebrows. Those telltale horizontal lines on her forehead and the vertical frown furrows between her brows were more prominent, even when her face... Read More
Before & After
Case: 5 of 8
Case #655
ABOUT OUR PATIENT
This male patient was bothered by the deep frown line between his eyebrows, especially when he saw photos of himself. He reportedly had this crease since high school and had considered treatment for a while but was not sure if this was a problem we could fix for him. MFI TREATMENT PLAN
This amazin... Read More
This male patient was bothered by the deep frown line between his eyebrows, especially when he saw photos of himself. He reportedly had this crease since high school and had considered treatment for a while but was not sure if this was a problem we could fix for him. MFI TREATMENT PLAN
This amazin... Read More
Before & After
Case: 6 of 8
Case #627
ABOUT OUR PATIENT
This young male in his 20’s wanted to soften the existing wrinkles on his upper face and prevent them from worsening. He is animated with his facial expressions and was concerned about the lines seen both at rest and with movement in the forehead and around his eyes. He had never had any neurom... Read More
This young male in his 20’s wanted to soften the existing wrinkles on his upper face and prevent them from worsening. He is animated with his facial expressions and was concerned about the lines seen both at rest and with movement in the forehead and around his eyes. He had never had any neurom... Read More
Before & After
Case: 7 of 8
Case #688
ABOUT OUR PATIENT
This patient came to our office wanting a full face assessment on how to soften the visible horizontal forehead wrinkles and diminish crow's feet that were noticeable when smiling. Being in her early 50’s, she struggled with the idea of her face not matching her youthful spirit and alluring energy.Read More
This patient came to our office wanting a full face assessment on how to soften the visible horizontal forehead wrinkles and diminish crow's feet that were noticeable when smiling. Being in her early 50’s, she struggled with the idea of her face not matching her youthful spirit and alluring energy.
Before & After
Case: 8 of 8
Case #631
ABOUT OUR PATIENT
This young female in her 20’s was concerned about the deep lines on her forehead with facial expressions, which made her self-conscious about her looks in person and in photos. She would intentionally try to relax her face in photos to avoid these wrinkles. Her makeup would often crease in these lines... Read More
This young female in her 20’s was concerned about the deep lines on her forehead with facial expressions, which made her self-conscious about her looks in person and in photos. She would intentionally try to relax her face in photos to avoid these wrinkles. Her makeup would often crease in these lines... Read More
Keep in mind that each patient is unique and your results may vary.
Low Eyebrows
Many people are unaware that BOTOX can be used to create a subtle yet noticeable brow lift without surgery. Our Injectors specialize in this “chemical brow lift” that can open up the eye area for people whose brows have begun to sag.
Our Favorite Drooping Brow
Before AND After Photos
Before & After
Case: 1 of 8
Case #770
ABOUT OUR PATIENT
This late 20’s beauty was looking for a way to give her eyes some vibrance of brightness and openness. MFI TREATMENT PLAN
Botox was used near the eyebrows to elevate making this patient's eyes appear more open.THE OUTCOME
The focal point has shifted from the heavy eyelid skin to sc... Read More
This late 20’s beauty was looking for a way to give her eyes some vibrance of brightness and openness. MFI TREATMENT PLAN
Botox was used near the eyebrows to elevate making this patient's eyes appear more open.THE OUTCOME
The focal point has shifted from the heavy eyelid skin to sc... Read More
Before & After
Case: 3 of 8
Case #309
See her Full Face dermal filler Case here!ABOUT OUR PATIENT
This California woman in her 50's came to San Francisco to see me about taking care of the shadows that were beginning to appear underneath her eyes. I found her to be an excellent candidate for non-surgical facial fillers.MFI TREATMENT PLAN
In additi... Read More
This California woman in her 50's came to San Francisco to see me about taking care of the shadows that were beginning to appear underneath her eyes. I found her to be an excellent candidate for non-surgical facial fillers.MFI TREATMENT PLAN
In additi... Read More
Before & After
Case: 4 of 8
Case #1166
ABOUT OUR PATIENT
Our patient, a woman in her 30s, was concerned about her slightly downturned and asymmetric brows, which contributed to her hooded and droopy eyelids. She felt that this gave her a tired appearance and was seeking a solution to lift and open up her eyes without resorting to eyelid surgery.MFI TREATMENT PLAN
... Read More
Our patient, a woman in her 30s, was concerned about her slightly downturned and asymmetric brows, which contributed to her hooded and droopy eyelids. She felt that this gave her a tired appearance and was seeking a solution to lift and open up her eyes without resorting to eyelid surgery.MFI TREATMENT PLAN
... Read More
Before & After
Case: 7 of 8
Case #909
ABOUT THIS PATIENT
Meet our wonderful patient, a dynamic woman in her 50s who thrives on staying active and engaged in her social circles. Despite her zest for life, she found herself bothered by a common cosmetic concern: heavy, drooping eyebrows. Not only were her brows causing her concern, but they were also contributing to the appear... Read More
Meet our wonderful patient, a dynamic woman in her 50s who thrives on staying active and engaged in her social circles. Despite her zest for life, she found herself bothered by a common cosmetic concern: heavy, drooping eyebrows. Not only were her brows causing her concern, but they were also contributing to the appear... Read More
Before & After
Case: 8 of 8
Case #899
ABOUT OUR PATIENT
This amazing woman is not only a grandmother of 12, she is a competition bodybuilder! She hoped for some direction on how to rejuvenate her appearance, focusing on specific areas of her face that she believed were contributing to an aged look, with a particular emphasis on addressing her heavy brows and eyelids.M... Read More
This amazing woman is not only a grandmother of 12, she is a competition bodybuilder! She hoped for some direction on how to rejuvenate her appearance, focusing on specific areas of her face that she believed were contributing to an aged look, with a particular emphasis on addressing her heavy brows and eyelids.M... Read More
Keep in mind that each patient is unique and your results may vary.
Crow’s Feet
Most people are familiar with crow’s feet—those branch-like lines at the outer corners of the eye. They are caused by repeated smiling and squinting, and are a hallmark of an aging face. BOTOX injections are a popular and effective choice for smoothing out this area, and some people start treatment in their late 20s or early 30s.
Our Favorite Crow's Feet
Before AND After Photos
Before & After
Case: 1 of 8
Case #912
ABOUT OUR PATIENT
A patient in his late 30s wanted our help to reduce the crow's feet wrinkles around his eyes. His goal was a more youthful look while retaining natural facial movement and expression.MFI TREATMENT PLAN
BOTOX was administered specifically to the crow's feet around the eyes. This treatm... Read More
Before & After
Case: 2 of 8
Case #510
ABOUT OUR PATIENTThis good looking guy was volunteered for treatment by his wife, who felt that the wrinkles between his eyebrows made him look more serious than his upbeat, likable personality. MFI TREATMENT PLANWe treated his horizontal forehead lines, frown lines, and crow's feet with Botox to give him a refre... Read More
Before & After
Case: 3 of 8
Case #628
ABOUT OUR PATIENT
This female wanted to decrease the wrinkles on her forehead and “crow’s feet” around her eyes with smiling. She was looking for a rejuvenated and refreshed look to minimize the signs of aging. It was important to her to obtain subtle results to maintain a natural appearance.TREATMENT PLAN
H... Read More
This female wanted to decrease the wrinkles on her forehead and “crow’s feet” around her eyes with smiling. She was looking for a rejuvenated and refreshed look to minimize the signs of aging. It was important to her to obtain subtle results to maintain a natural appearance.TREATMENT PLAN
H... Read More
Before & After
Case: 4 of 8
Case #48
MFI TREATMENT PLAN
Wrinkles along the eyes, also known as, 'crow's feet'. These wrinkles occur with smiling or squinting. By placing Botox or Dysport wrinkles can be reduced. Read More
Wrinkles along the eyes, also known as, 'crow's feet'. These wrinkles occur with smiling or squinting. By placing Botox or Dysport wrinkles can be reduced. Read More
Before & After
Case: 5 of 8
Case #674
ABOUT OUR PATIENT
This is a beautiful, long-time patient of ours who came in for a maintenance visit to address the wrinkles around her eyes and nasolabial folds when smiling. She felt she looked tired and the increased lines with facial expressions bothered her. She wanted to look more rested and refresh her overal... Read More
This is a beautiful, long-time patient of ours who came in for a maintenance visit to address the wrinkles around her eyes and nasolabial folds when smiling. She felt she looked tired and the increased lines with facial expressions bothered her. She wanted to look more rested and refresh her overal... Read More
Before & After
Case: 6 of 8
Case #64
MFI TREAMENT PLAN
Wrinkles on the side of the eye that occur with smiling or squinting are fondly called, "Crow's feet". These wrinkles are easily treated with Botox or Dysport, which temporarily freezes the muscle that causes the wrinkles. Read More
Wrinkles on the side of the eye that occur with smiling or squinting are fondly called, "Crow's feet". These wrinkles are easily treated with Botox or Dysport, which temporarily freezes the muscle that causes the wrinkles. Read More
Before & After
Case: 7 of 8
Case #843
ABOUT OUR PATIENT
This retired woman in her mid 50s, wanted an all-around makeover for her birthday. When smiling, the fine lines and wrinkles near her eyes bothered her and made her feel more aged. MFI TREATMENT PLAN
BOTOX was injected to soften the wrinkles and nearly eliminate the visible creasing near the eyes. ... Read More
This retired woman in her mid 50s, wanted an all-around makeover for her birthday. When smiling, the fine lines and wrinkles near her eyes bothered her and made her feel more aged. MFI TREATMENT PLAN
BOTOX was injected to soften the wrinkles and nearly eliminate the visible creasing near the eyes. ... Read More
Keep in mind that each patient is unique and your results may vary.
Bunny Lines
Bunny lines form at the top of the bridge of the nose from “scrunching” or wrinkling your nose, or from smiling. We can quickly treat them with BOTOX or another neuromodulator for a smoother, more refined appearance.
Our Favorite Bunny Lines & Nose Wrinkles
Before AND After Photos
Before & After
Case: 1 of 2
Case #818
ABOUT OUR PATIENT
We all recognize this beautiful face! Our PA-C Kimberly always disliked the pesky tiny creases around her nose, aka “Bunny Lines”, that appeared more pronounced when she smiled or laughed.MFI TREATMENT PLAN
Botox was used to smooth creases around the nose and frown lines. THE OUT... Read More
We all recognize this beautiful face! Our PA-C Kimberly always disliked the pesky tiny creases around her nose, aka “Bunny Lines”, that appeared more pronounced when she smiled or laughed.MFI TREATMENT PLAN
Botox was used to smooth creases around the nose and frown lines. THE OUT... Read More
Before & After
Case: 2 of 2
Case #876
ABOUT OUR PATIENT
This female in her 40’s wanted to soften the wrinkles to her upperface. MFI TREATMENT PLAN
Dr. Mabrie customized a plan, expertly administering BOTOX to address the forehead lines, frown lines, and crow's feet. By skillfully anchoring facial muscles, a harmonious result was achieved, allowing... Read More
This female in her 40’s wanted to soften the wrinkles to her upperface. MFI TREATMENT PLAN
Dr. Mabrie customized a plan, expertly administering BOTOX to address the forehead lines, frown lines, and crow's feet. By skillfully anchoring facial muscles, a harmonious result was achieved, allowing... Read More
Keep in mind that each patient is unique and your results may vary.
BOTOX for Forehead & Brow Package
For most of our BOTOX patients, our BOTOX for Forehead & Brow package is the best solution and the best value. In one appointment, we treat forehead furrows, frowning wrinkles, drooping eyebrows, crow’s feet, and bunny lines.
Our Favorite BOTOX® Cosmetic
Before AND After Photos
Before & After
Case: 1 of 8
Case #1002
ABOUT OUR PATIENT
In her 20s, we welcomed a bright and vibrant woman to Mabrie Facial Institute with a unique goal in mind. She wanted relief from shoulder tension and desired a defined and slender neckline.MFI TREATMENT PLAN
Trapezius Botox - YES - Botox can do that! Dr. Mabrie, our seasoned injector, used Botox to trea... Read More
In her 20s, we welcomed a bright and vibrant woman to Mabrie Facial Institute with a unique goal in mind. She wanted relief from shoulder tension and desired a defined and slender neckline.MFI TREATMENT PLAN
Trapezius Botox - YES - Botox can do that! Dr. Mabrie, our seasoned injector, used Botox to trea... Read More
Before & After
Case: 2 of 8
Case #1173
ABOUT OUR PATIENT
Meet one of our lovely nurses at MFI! In her late 20s, she was eager to address a specific concern with her chin. Whenever she smiled, she noticed a noticeable inward tucking and pulling of her chin, giving it a "witchy" and pointy appearance. Despite her big, beautiful smile, this particular feature bothered... Read More
Meet one of our lovely nurses at MFI! In her late 20s, she was eager to address a specific concern with her chin. Whenever she smiled, she noticed a noticeable inward tucking and pulling of her chin, giving it a "witchy" and pointy appearance. Despite her big, beautiful smile, this particular feature bothered... Read More
Before & After
Case: 3 of 8
Case #860
ABOUT OUR PATIENT
In her early 50s, this patient noticed signs of aging on her neck. She was unhappy about prominent platysmal bands that formed both horizontal lines and vertical cords on her neck.MFI TREATMENT PLAN
Can Botox treat that? Yes it can! Botox was injected into the neck muscles responsible for creating visible ba... Read More
In her early 50s, this patient noticed signs of aging on her neck. She was unhappy about prominent platysmal bands that formed both horizontal lines and vertical cords on her neck.MFI TREATMENT PLAN
Can Botox treat that? Yes it can! Botox was injected into the neck muscles responsible for creating visible ba... Read More
Before & After
Case: 5 of 8
Case #818
ABOUT OUR PATIENT
We all recognize this beautiful face! Our PA-C Kimberly always disliked the pesky tiny creases around her nose, aka “Bunny Lines”, that appeared more pronounced when she smiled or laughed.MFI TREATMENT PLAN
Botox was used to smooth creases around the nose and frown lines. THE OUT... Read More
We all recognize this beautiful face! Our PA-C Kimberly always disliked the pesky tiny creases around her nose, aka “Bunny Lines”, that appeared more pronounced when she smiled or laughed.MFI TREATMENT PLAN
Botox was used to smooth creases around the nose and frown lines. THE OUT... Read More
Before & After
Case: 6 of 8
Case #1191
ABOUT OUR PATIENTMeet our powerhouse patient in her 40s, a dedicated bodybuilder who came to us with a very specific goal: relieve tension in her neck and shoulders and improve her posture. Even when she was in high school, she was embarrassed looking at her class photos because of her hunched over posture, saying that she didn’t... Read More
Before & After
Case: 7 of 8
Case #702
ABOUT OUR PATIENT
This beautiful patient in her early 30’s, experienced continuous jaw tension from grinding her teeth. This led to sleep disruption and created bulky masseter muscle bulk creating a boxy/square facial shape.MFI TREATMENT PLAN
BOTOX was used to treat her masseter muscles (our Facial Slimming treatment).... Read More
This beautiful patient in her early 30’s, experienced continuous jaw tension from grinding her teeth. This led to sleep disruption and created bulky masseter muscle bulk creating a boxy/square facial shape.MFI TREATMENT PLAN
BOTOX was used to treat her masseter muscles (our Facial Slimming treatment).... Read More
Before & After
Case: 8 of 8
Case #1217
ABOUT OUR PATIENT
Many of our patients come in with complaints of TMJ disorders, which appear as jaw pain and frequent clenching and grinding. These symptoms are caused by overactive jaw muscles, or masseters. Strong masseters can also make the lower face appear overly wide, which is another reason why masseter BOTOX to relax these muscl... Read More
Many of our patients come in with complaints of TMJ disorders, which appear as jaw pain and frequent clenching and grinding. These symptoms are caused by overactive jaw muscles, or masseters. Strong masseters can also make the lower face appear overly wide, which is another reason why masseter BOTOX to relax these muscl... Read More
Keep in mind that each patient is unique and your results may vary.
Under Eye Bulging
Some people have bulges (not eye bags) beneath the lower lash line that get more pronounced when they smile. These “jelly rolls” are caused by an overactive muscle, and can make the eyes look smaller. Neuromodulators like BOTOX relax this muscle, making the eyes look more open and rested. This is sometimes called “jelly roll BOTOX.”
Our Favorite Under Eye Bulging
Before AND After Photos
Before & After
Case: 1 of 6
Case #209
ABOUT OUR PATIENT
This San Francisco woman noticed wrinkles under her eyes, especially when she smiled. She consulted with Dr. David Mabrie about using Botox around her eyes.
MFI TREATMENT PLAN
One of the great pleasures of my job is working with attractive people and polishing their... Read More
Before & After
Case: 4 of 6
Case #1194
ABOUT OUR PATIENTAll of us want a beautiful smile, and we all know that half of it comes from the eyes. For many of our patients, smiling causes the bottom eyelid to bulge up and obscure part of the eyes. But did you know that there’s an easy solution to make your eyes look bigger and brighter when smiling? Thi... Read More
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Case: 5 of 6
Case #777
ABOUT OUR PATIENT
This young woman wanted to reduce the appearance of her “jelly rolls,” the bulge of muscle under her eyes. She also hoped that minimizing the rolls would help her eyes open up more.MFI TREATMENT PLAN
Kimberly - PAC injected a low dose of Botox under the eyes to relax the muscles causing the bulgi... Read More
This young woman wanted to reduce the appearance of her “jelly rolls,” the bulge of muscle under her eyes. She also hoped that minimizing the rolls would help her eyes open up more.MFI TREATMENT PLAN
Kimberly - PAC injected a low dose of Botox under the eyes to relax the muscles causing the bulgi... Read More
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Case: 6 of 6
Case #913
ABOUT OUR PATIENT
Meet our late 30s patient who wanted to look fresh and rejuvenated. He had a simple goal: get rid of those under-eye bulges that made him look tired. MFI TREATMENT PLAN
We took a dynamic multi-step approach for our patient. First, we used hyaluronic filler to restore volume loss under his eyes, g... Read More
Meet our late 30s patient who wanted to look fresh and rejuvenated. He had a simple goal: get rid of those under-eye bulges that made him look tired. MFI TREATMENT PLAN
We took a dynamic multi-step approach for our patient. First, we used hyaluronic filler to restore volume loss under his eyes, g... Read More
Keep in mind that each patient is unique and your results may vary.
Nasolabial Folds
Some people have an overactive “snarl” muscle that contributes to more prominent nasolabial folds. If this is the case, we can relax the muscle and soften the nasolabial folds with BOTOX or another neuromodulator.
Our Favorite Nasolabial Folds
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Case: 1 of 8
Case #485
This patient had deep nasolabial folds intensified by strong LLSAN (levator labii superioris alaque nasi) muscles. A small amount of BOTOX was injected into this muscle on both sides of the nose, helping to relax the muscle and soften the nasolabial folds. Read More
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Case: 2 of 8
Case #1154
ABOUT OUR PATIENT
Our female patient in her 60s wanted to soften prominent nasolabial fold (NLF) lines, aiming for a natural and refreshed look.MFI TREATMENT PLAN
Dr. Mabrie applied a tailored approach, injecting hyaluronic acid filler to address volume loss and strategically using Botox to relax muscles, preventing the "... Read More
Our female patient in her 60s wanted to soften prominent nasolabial fold (NLF) lines, aiming for a natural and refreshed look.MFI TREATMENT PLAN
Dr. Mabrie applied a tailored approach, injecting hyaluronic acid filler to address volume loss and strategically using Botox to relax muscles, preventing the "... Read More
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Case: 5 of 8
Case #948
ABOUT OUR PATIENT
This patient had just turned 40 and despite already being beautiful, wanted to look absolutely perfect to celebrate her exciting milestone. She was bothered by nasolabial folds that made her cheeks appear puffier.MFI TREATMENT PLAN
Dr. Mabrie skillfully injected a thin, delicate dermal filler along the nasol... Read More
This patient had just turned 40 and despite already being beautiful, wanted to look absolutely perfect to celebrate her exciting milestone. She was bothered by nasolabial folds that made her cheeks appear puffier.MFI TREATMENT PLAN
Dr. Mabrie skillfully injected a thin, delicate dermal filler along the nasol... Read More
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Case: 6 of 8
Case #973
ABOUT OUR PATIENT
In her 40s, this vibrant patient wanted a non-surgical solution for nasolabial folds. She felt the lines made her look older than she felt.MFI TREATMENT PLAN
Focusing on her nasolabial folds, we tailored a plan to rejuvenate her appearance. Using dermal filler were placed strategically to soften nasolab... Read More
In her 40s, this vibrant patient wanted a non-surgical solution for nasolabial folds. She felt the lines made her look older than she felt.MFI TREATMENT PLAN
Focusing on her nasolabial folds, we tailored a plan to rejuvenate her appearance. Using dermal filler were placed strategically to soften nasolab... Read More
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Case: 7 of 8
Case #974
ABOUT OUR PATIENT
This vibrant woman in her 60s wanted to rejuvenate her appearance without surgery. Her main goals were to address under eye bags and dark circles, and to diminish the appearance of nasolabial folds.MFI TREATMENT PLAN
To achieve the desired results, our Injector, Kimberly, customized a treatment plan first di... Read More
This vibrant woman in her 60s wanted to rejuvenate her appearance without surgery. Her main goals were to address under eye bags and dark circles, and to diminish the appearance of nasolabial folds.MFI TREATMENT PLAN
To achieve the desired results, our Injector, Kimberly, customized a treatment plan first di... Read More
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Case: 8 of 8
Case #971
ABOUT OUR PATIENT
This woman in her 30’s, wasn't feeling too happy about her nasolabial fold lines and wanted to give her face a little boost to soften them up.MFI TREATMENT PLAN
Our secret weapon, Dr. Mabrie, had a plan. We didn't treat the folds directly. Instead, we went for the midface and cheeks with some f... Read More
This woman in her 30’s, wasn't feeling too happy about her nasolabial fold lines and wanted to give her face a little boost to soften them up.MFI TREATMENT PLAN
Our secret weapon, Dr. Mabrie, had a plan. We didn't treat the folds directly. Instead, we went for the midface and cheeks with some f... Read More
Keep in mind that each patient is unique and your results may vary.
BOTOX Lip Flip
While most people choose fillers to enhance their lips, there are some who can benefit from upper lip BOTOX. This releases the treated muscles, allowing the upper lip to roll outward and come down a bit. This is a good option for people who want to add a little height to their upper lip or reduce a gummy smile.
Our Favorite Lip Filler - Bold
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Case: 1 of 8
Case #917
ABOUT OUR PATIENT
This patient in her early 40s was dissatisfied with the results of her previous lip filler performed at another office. She wanted her lips to be full while still looking natural.MFI TREATMENT PLAN
First, Dr. Mabrie dissolved her previous filler to create a fresh canvas. He then chose silky s... Read More
This patient in her early 40s was dissatisfied with the results of her previous lip filler performed at another office. She wanted her lips to be full while still looking natural.MFI TREATMENT PLAN
First, Dr. Mabrie dissolved her previous filler to create a fresh canvas. He then chose silky s... Read More
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Case: 2 of 8
Case #826
ABOUT OUR PATIENT
This 50 year old male wanted subtle fullness added to his lips that would compliment his facial structure without looking overly feminine or filled. MFI TREATMENT PLAN
Over 2 treatments, Juvederm Ultra was used to increase volume, soften wrinkles and gain overall symmetry of the lips. THE OU... Read More
This 50 year old male wanted subtle fullness added to his lips that would compliment his facial structure without looking overly feminine or filled. MFI TREATMENT PLAN
Over 2 treatments, Juvederm Ultra was used to increase volume, soften wrinkles and gain overall symmetry of the lips. THE OU... Read More
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Case: 3 of 8
Case #800
ABOUT THIS PATIENT
This man in his early 30s wanted to create balance, hydrated look for his lips. He noticed that his lips were slightly asymmetrical and had some noticeable creasing. He wanted to add shape and volume, while keeping results natural-looking and masculine.MFI TREATMENT PLAN
Dr. Mabrie used Juvederm Ultra to ca... Read More
This man in his early 30s wanted to create balance, hydrated look for his lips. He noticed that his lips were slightly asymmetrical and had some noticeable creasing. He wanted to add shape and volume, while keeping results natural-looking and masculine.MFI TREATMENT PLAN
Dr. Mabrie used Juvederm Ultra to ca... Read More
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Case: 4 of 8
Case #808
ABOUT THIS PATIENT
This 30-something patient was unhappy with the size of her lips. She felt that they were too thin and wanted to add natural-looking volume. With a background in Dermatology, she researched many aesthetic practices to find the right Injector for her first time filler treatment. We're so pleased that she chose MFI fo... Read More
This 30-something patient was unhappy with the size of her lips. She felt that they were too thin and wanted to add natural-looking volume. With a background in Dermatology, she researched many aesthetic practices to find the right Injector for her first time filler treatment. We're so pleased that she chose MFI fo... Read More
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Case: 5 of 8
Case #34
ABOUT OUR PATIENT
Active young professional woman from the East Bay. She was curious about lip plumping and thought it would be fun to try. She consulted with Dr. Mabrie about options for lip augmentation.MFI TREATMENT PLAN
This young lady actually had a very nice lip shape to begin with. She wanted more&nbs... Read More
Active young professional woman from the East Bay. She was curious about lip plumping and thought it would be fun to try. She consulted with Dr. Mabrie about options for lip augmentation.MFI TREATMENT PLAN
This young lady actually had a very nice lip shape to begin with. She wanted more&nbs... Read More
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Case: 6 of 8
Case #236
ABOUT OUR PATIENT
This young professional woman had just moved to Northern California with her daughter when she found me online. She was worried that her face was looking too tired, thanks to shadows that were appearing under her eyes. We talked about... Read More
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Case: 7 of 8
Case #1003
ABOUT OUR PATIENT
This early 30’s patient had a deep appreciation for fashion forward injectables. However, what she once considered attractive had changed over time. During her initial consultation, it became apparent that she was in search of an Injector who could appreciate her enthusiasm for cosmetic enhancements, yet guide her... Read More
This early 30’s patient had a deep appreciation for fashion forward injectables. However, what she once considered attractive had changed over time. During her initial consultation, it became apparent that she was in search of an Injector who could appreciate her enthusiasm for cosmetic enhancements, yet guide her... Read More
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Case: 8 of 8
Case #275
ABOUT OUR PATIENT
Concerned about maintaining facial fullness and skin elasticity, this Bay Area woman was looking for non-invasive cosmetic surgery procedures. She noticed some early sagging and shadowing under her eyes, as well as a decrease in the fullness of her lips. After receiving a referral to my practice, she came into my o... Read More
Concerned about maintaining facial fullness and skin elasticity, this Bay Area woman was looking for non-invasive cosmetic surgery procedures. She noticed some early sagging and shadowing under her eyes, as well as a decrease in the fullness of her lips. After receiving a referral to my practice, she came into my o... Read More
Keep in mind that each patient is unique and your results may vary.
Marionette Lines
If overactive depressor muscles are pulling down on the corners of your mouth and contributing to marionette lines, neuromodulators may help. We inject BOTOX into the anguli oris muscle to soften these lines and lift the corners of the mouth. This application of BOTOX should only be performed by highly experienced injectors.
Our Favorite Marionette Lines & Jowling
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Case: 1 of 8
Case #511
MFI TREATMENT PLANShadows and lines around the mouth, called marionette lines occur with age as we lose fat in our face. We used Juvederm Ultra to soften these signs of aging. THE OUTCOMEThe patient is shown right after her treatment. Read More
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Case: 4 of 8
Case #1118
ABOUT OUR PATIENT
This male patient, in his late 30s, wanted to smooth out those tricky marionette lines and tackling a bit of jowling that had been casting subtle shadows on his face. MFI TREATMENT PLAN
A precisely tailored treatment involving the application of hyaluronic acid filler to the targeted areas.Read More
This male patient, in his late 30s, wanted to smooth out those tricky marionette lines and tackling a bit of jowling that had been casting subtle shadows on his face. MFI TREATMENT PLAN
A precisely tailored treatment involving the application of hyaluronic acid filler to the targeted areas.Read More
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Case: 5 of 8
Case #961
ABOUT OUR PATIENT
This patient in her 40s wanted a non-surgical solution for those troublesome shadows around her mouth and jawline. These marionette lines and jowling were prematurely aging her appearance. MFI TREATMENT PLAN
Dermal fillers to replenish lost volume! Hyaluronic filler was precisely in... Read More
This patient in her 40s wanted a non-surgical solution for those troublesome shadows around her mouth and jawline. These marionette lines and jowling were prematurely aging her appearance. MFI TREATMENT PLAN
Dermal fillers to replenish lost volume! Hyaluronic filler was precisely in... Read More
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Case: 6 of 8
Case #964
ABOUT THIS PATIENT
Meet our 49-year-old patient who was on a mission to get rid of those marionette lines and jowls. MFI TREATMENT PLAN
We brought in hyaluronic filler to save the day. He couldn't be happier – his face is now smooth, defined, and full of symmetry!THE OUTCOME
Those marionette lines a... Read More
Meet our 49-year-old patient who was on a mission to get rid of those marionette lines and jowls. MFI TREATMENT PLAN
We brought in hyaluronic filler to save the day. He couldn't be happier – his face is now smooth, defined, and full of symmetry!THE OUTCOME
Those marionette lines a... Read More
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Case: 8 of 8
Case #928
ABOUT OUR PATIENT
This gentleman in his late 50s flew to the Bay Area all the way from Texas for Dr. Mabrie’s lower face rejuvenation treatment. He was bothered by the pouches and creases around the corners of his mouth, and he had sagging skin and jowling due to aging as well as recent weight loss.MFI TREATMENT PLAN
Dr... Read More
This gentleman in his late 50s flew to the Bay Area all the way from Texas for Dr. Mabrie’s lower face rejuvenation treatment. He was bothered by the pouches and creases around the corners of his mouth, and he had sagging skin and jowling due to aging as well as recent weight loss.MFI TREATMENT PLAN
Dr... Read More
Keep in mind that each patient is unique and your results may vary.
Face Slimming BOTOX for Masseter & Jaw
This procedure is becoming a very popular treatment. It helps people achieve a V-shaped or V-line face by reducing fullness in the lower face caused by enlarged (hypertrophic) masseter muscles and/or parotid glands. BOTOX can be injected into masseter muscles, parotid glands, or both, for jawline reduction and to create a slimmer, more defined lower face, either with or without dermal fillers. This is often performed as part of our BOTOX & Fillers for the Round Face package.
Our Favorite Facial Slimming
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Case: 1 of 8
Case #1217
ABOUT OUR PATIENT
Many of our patients come in with complaints of TMJ disorders, which appear as jaw pain and frequent clenching and grinding. These symptoms are caused by overactive jaw muscles, or masseters. Strong masseters can also make the lower face appear overly wide, which is another reason why masseter BOTOX to relax these muscl... Read More
Many of our patients come in with complaints of TMJ disorders, which appear as jaw pain and frequent clenching and grinding. These symptoms are caused by overactive jaw muscles, or masseters. Strong masseters can also make the lower face appear overly wide, which is another reason why masseter BOTOX to relax these muscl... Read More
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Case: 2 of 8
Case #702
ABOUT OUR PATIENT
This beautiful patient in her early 30’s, experienced continuous jaw tension from grinding her teeth. This led to sleep disruption and created bulky masseter muscle bulk creating a boxy/square facial shape.MFI TREATMENT PLAN
BOTOX was used to treat her masseter muscles (our Facial Slimming treatment).... Read More
This beautiful patient in her early 30’s, experienced continuous jaw tension from grinding her teeth. This led to sleep disruption and created bulky masseter muscle bulk creating a boxy/square facial shape.MFI TREATMENT PLAN
BOTOX was used to treat her masseter muscles (our Facial Slimming treatment).... Read More
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Case: 3 of 8
Case #854
ABOUT OUR PATIENT
Let me introduce you to our delightful 35-year-old patient, who exudes vibrancy and charm. She grappled with the frustration of a square-shaped face, a feature she felt was exacerbated by the persistent tension she held in her jaw. Years of clenching and grinding her teeth had inadvertently sculpted her masseter muscles... Read More
Let me introduce you to our delightful 35-year-old patient, who exudes vibrancy and charm. She grappled with the frustration of a square-shaped face, a feature she felt was exacerbated by the persistent tension she held in her jaw. Years of clenching and grinding her teeth had inadvertently sculpted her masseter muscles... Read More
Before & After
Case: 4 of 8
Case #1146
ABOUT OUR PATIENT
This patient in her mid 20s wanted to lessen the bulk of her overactive jaw muscles, which contributed to headaches from clenching.MFI TREATMENT PLAN
Dr. Mabrie administered BOTOX to the masseter muscles along the sides of the patient’s face in order to relax them. Over the course of six wee... Read More
This patient in her mid 20s wanted to lessen the bulk of her overactive jaw muscles, which contributed to headaches from clenching.MFI TREATMENT PLAN
Dr. Mabrie administered BOTOX to the masseter muscles along the sides of the patient’s face in order to relax them. Over the course of six wee... Read More
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Case: 5 of 8
Case #662
ABOUT OUT PATIENT
This patient in her mid 30’s, noticed the shape of her face looked very athletic and boxy. She wanted to soften her features to have a more heart-shaped face and create a subtle contour to compliment the project of her cheeks. MFI TREATMENT PLAN
Our injector used BOTOX to the masseter muscles, whi... Read More
This patient in her mid 30’s, noticed the shape of her face looked very athletic and boxy. She wanted to soften her features to have a more heart-shaped face and create a subtle contour to compliment the project of her cheeks. MFI TREATMENT PLAN
Our injector used BOTOX to the masseter muscles, whi... Read More
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Case: 6 of 8
Case #646
ABOUT OUR PATIENT
This gorgeous nutritionist from the Bay Area came into our office looking for help in alleviating her TMJ. She found herself clenching her jaw and grinding her teeth, causing her headaches. MFI TREATMENT PLAN
After examination, injector Kimberly PA-C decided that she was a great candidate for neuromodul... Read More
This gorgeous nutritionist from the Bay Area came into our office looking for help in alleviating her TMJ. She found herself clenching her jaw and grinding her teeth, causing her headaches. MFI TREATMENT PLAN
After examination, injector Kimberly PA-C decided that she was a great candidate for neuromodul... Read More
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Case: 7 of 8
Case #803
ABOUT OUR PATIENT
This busy mom wanted to contour/slim her face and keep looking fresh and vibrant.
MFI TREATMENT PLAN
Our Facial Slimming with BOTOX was a perfect procedure to get started. To amplify her results, we added fillers to her cheeks, chin, and nose. BOTOX to the upper face (forehead, glabella, and c... Read More
This busy mom wanted to contour/slim her face and keep looking fresh and vibrant.
MFI TREATMENT PLAN
Our Facial Slimming with BOTOX was a perfect procedure to get started. To amplify her results, we added fillers to her cheeks, chin, and nose. BOTOX to the upper face (forehead, glabella, and c... Read More
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Case: 8 of 8
Case #426
ABOUT OUR PATIENT
This patient had been grinding her teeth at night for the past 10 years and would often wake with headaches. After receiving a personal referral, she decided to visit Dr. Mabrie at his San Francisco office for TMJ treatment using neuromodulators (like BOTOX or Dysport).MFI TREATMENT PLAN
This patient is not... Read More
This patient had been grinding her teeth at night for the past 10 years and would often wake with headaches. After receiving a personal referral, she decided to visit Dr. Mabrie at his San Francisco office for TMJ treatment using neuromodulators (like BOTOX or Dysport).MFI TREATMENT PLAN
This patient is not... Read More
Keep in mind that each patient is unique and your results may vary.
Trapezius BOTOX
If you have overdeveloped trapezius muscles and don’t like the bulk it adds to your neck, “Barbie BOTOX” or “trap-tox” disables and ultimately shrinks these muscles. This creates a sleeker, more elongated neck contour AND can reduce tightness and tension in the neck and shoulders.
Our Favorite Neck Definition & Slimming
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Case: 1 of 2
Case #1002
ABOUT OUR PATIENT
In her 20s, we welcomed a bright and vibrant woman to Mabrie Facial Institute with a unique goal in mind. She wanted relief from shoulder tension and desired a defined and slender neckline.MFI TREATMENT PLAN
Trapezius Botox - YES - Botox can do that! Dr. Mabrie, our seasoned injector, used Botox to trea... Read More
In her 20s, we welcomed a bright and vibrant woman to Mabrie Facial Institute with a unique goal in mind. She wanted relief from shoulder tension and desired a defined and slender neckline.MFI TREATMENT PLAN
Trapezius Botox - YES - Botox can do that! Dr. Mabrie, our seasoned injector, used Botox to trea... Read More
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Case: 2 of 2
Case #1191
ABOUT OUR PATIENTMeet our powerhouse patient in her 40s, a dedicated bodybuilder who came to us with a very specific goal: relieve tension in her neck and shoulders and improve her posture. Even when she was in high school, she was embarrassed looking at her class photos because of her hunched over posture, saying that she didn’t... Read More
Keep in mind that each patient is unique and your results may vary.
How Many Units of BOTOX Will I Need?
You could need as few as one unit or as many as hundreds of units; it all depends on the concern being treated, the number of treatment areas, and other factors. This is a very common question, and while we cannot precisely determine how much product each patient will need for specific treatment concerns, we can provide a general estimate. Please refer to the graphic for the average units per treatment area.
“Pre-Juvenation” With BOTOX
An exciting perk of BOTOX is that it can postpone or prevent the formation of wrinkles if treatment is started early. Women and men in their 20s and 30s have embraced BOTOX for its ability to delay the formation of dynamic wrinkles (those formed by repeated facial expressions). By preventing the movements that fold and crease the skin repeatedly, BOTOX can prevent dynamic wrinkles from setting in. Due to the smaller quantities used, this is often referred to as “micro-BOTOX” or “baby BOTOX.”
Your BOTOX Treatment
BOTOX at MFI starts with a consultation with one of the amazing Injectors at our San Francisco office. We take time to get to know you and to educate you about our process and about the neuromodulator we will use in your procedure. Your Injector will be sure to answer all your questions during the process.
If we agree that BOTOX or another neuromodulator is the best solution for your concerns, we will usually proceed with treatment right away. We will have you wash your face with an antiseptic cleanser to prevent infection, then mark the injection sites.
We use a tiny needle to carefully inject BOTOX into the targeted muscles. Once those muscles relax (in about 5 to 7 days), the skin smooths and lines and wrinkles fade. It can take up to a month to see a reduction in muscles like the trapezius or the masseter.
Please plan to spend up to 90 minutes in the office for your first visit, which includes consultation, prep, treatment, photography, aftercare education, and scheduling your next appointment.
For more about what to expect, visit Your Treatment Timeline.
BOTOX
BOTOX Recovery
The beauty of BOTOX is that it’s truly a “lunchtime treatment.” The process is quick, and you can return to your typical daily activities right away. You may have some redness and swelling at the injection sites, but we’ll help you soothe these with a cold pack. You can apply concealer after about 30 minutes which should hide any redness. To learn more, visit our page about understanding the recovery process.
Combining BOTOX With Dermal Fillers
While BOTOX improves wrinkles or contour irregularities caused by muscle contractions, dermal fillers can improve a wide variety of concerns caused by volume loss, such as nasolabial folds (parentheses), smile lines, and under eye circles and bags. We also use filler to sculpt features such as the nose, cheeks, lips, and jawline. At MFI, we combine BOTOX and fillers in our Complete Facial Rejuvenation or Contouring package, often called a “liquid facelift.”
The MFI Advantage
MFI focuses exclusively on injectables, and has set the bar in the art and science of fillers for more than 15 years. Dr. Mabrie, trained as a facial plastic surgeon, has dedicated thousands of hours to carefully selecting and training our talented Injectors in the most innovative, effective, and safe techniques for injectables. There is no other practice in the Bay Area with the level of experience, education, and passion for injectables you'll find at MFI.
Schedule MeBOTOX Cosmetic FAQs
Is BOTOX safe?
When performed by an experienced medical professional (like all of our MFI Injectors), BOTOX is extremely safe. BOTOX has been used therapeutically for more than 30 years, and was approved by the FDA for cosmetic use in 2002. In the United States alone, millions of BOTOX injections have been performed, with only a relative handful of adverse effects, most of which were related to underlying medical conditions.
How much does BOTOX cost in San Francisco?
The price of your BOTOX treatment is dependent on the amount of product used, the number of treatment areas, and the Injector. Prices are subject to change, so please call or check our Procedure Pricing page for current pricing.
Does BOTOX hurt?
While BOTOX injections aren’t entirely pain-free, our patients find them very tolerable. The needle we use is very fine, and injections are shallow. Most people describe the sensation as comparable to an insect bite.
How long does BOTOX Last?
Results appear in several days and will last about 3-4 months. You can maintain and improve upon the longevity of your results with regularly scheduled maintenance treatments.
When can you lay down after BOTOX?
Out of an abundance of caution, we recommend that you don’t lie down for the first 4-5 hours after you get your BOTOX injections. This isn’t because BOTOX “migrates” or shifts location when you lay down. It’s to prevent you from putting pressure or inadvertently rubbing on the treatment sites, which can cause the product to spread.
How do you know when to start BOTOX?
That is a very personal decision, but one we’re happy to discuss at MFI. Some people wait until they are bothered by lines and wrinkles that won’t go away. This is commonly anytime from your late 30s to your 50s. Other individuals take a preventative approach and choose to start treatment in their 20s or early 30s.
Will anyone be able to tell I’ve had BOTOX?
Ideal BOTOX results are detectable, but not obvious. You should look relaxed and refreshed, as if you’ve had a restful vacation. At MFI, we specialize in BOTOX treatments that produce natural-looking results. We like to say that people will notice, but no one will know.
We’d Love To See You
Find out why so many women and men choose Mabrie Facial Institute for BOTOX treatment in the San Francisco Bay Area. Request a consultation online with one of our Injectors, or call us at (415) 445-9513 to schedule your initial appointment. If you’ll be visiting us from outside the area, our Fly in for Your Procedure page was created just for you to help make planning your trip as smooth as possible.
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