Botox Injection
Botox is a purified protein injected in very small doses to relax specific facial muscles, so the lines those muscles create soften instead of deepening. Lines start to fade in 3 to 7 days, look their best at about 2 weeks, and the effect lasts 4 to 6 months.
Botox treatment in Surat at Elegance Clinic is planned and injected by Dr. Ashutosh Shah, a board certified plastic surgeon, using licensed botulinum toxin brands. The aim is a face that still moves and expresses, with the tired or angry lines taken out of it. This page covers what Botox can genuinely fix, what it cannot, how many units each area needs, what it costs, and the aftercare rules that protect your result.
What Botox does, in plain language
Every time you frown, squint or raise your eyebrows, a muscle pulls the skin into a crease. In your twenties the skin bounces back. Over the years the crease stays even when the face is still. Botox blocks the nerve signal to that one muscle for a few months, so the skin above it stops being folded and gradually smooths out.
This matters for choosing treatment. Botox works on lines caused by movement. Lines caused by volume loss, sun damage or loose skin need a different tool, usually filler, lasers or surgery. An honest assessment at the consultation will tell you which category your lines fall into, and sometimes the answer is that Botox alone is not the right choice.
Areas treated, units needed and typical cost
| Area | Typical units | Typical cost |
| Forehead lines | 10 to 20 | Rs. 4,000 to Rs. 10,000 |
| Frown lines between the brows | 15 to 25 | Rs. 5,000 to Rs. 12,000 |
| Crow's feet around the eyes | 16 to 24 | Rs. 6,000 to Rs. 12,000 |
| Bunny lines on the nose | 4 to 10 | Rs. 2,000 to Rs. 5,000 |
| Brow lift, non-surgical | 6 to 12 | Rs. 3,000 to Rs. 7,000 |
| Gummy smile | 4 to 8 | Rs. 2,500 to Rs. 6,000 |
| Chin dimpling and downturned mouth corners | 6 to 12 | Rs. 3,000 to Rs. 7,000 |
| Jawline slimming, masseter muscle | 30 to 50 | Rs. 15,000 to Rs. 25,000 |
| Neck bands | 25 to 40 | Rs. 12,000 to Rs. 22,000 |
| Excessive underarm sweating | 80 to 100 | Rs. 25,000 to Rs. 45,000 |
Botox in India is priced per unit, usually Rs. 300 to Rs. 600 depending on the brand and the injector's training. Two people asking for the same area can need very different numbers of units, because muscle strength differs. The ranges above are a guide for Surat and are confirmed only after your muscles are examined.
Who is a good candidate
- Adults from the late twenties onward who see lines remaining after the expression has stopped
- People who want a correction with no downtime and no cuts
- Patients with a heavy or square lower face who want the jawline softened
- People troubled by heavy underarm or palm sweating that antiperspirants do not control
- Anyone comfortable with maintenance every 4 to 6 months rather than a permanent change
Botox is avoided in pregnancy and breastfeeding, in people with neuromuscular conditions such as myasthenia gravis, during an active skin infection at the injection site, and in anyone with a known allergy to the product. If your main concern is sagging skin or deep static folds, you will be told that a different treatment suits you better.
What the appointment is like
The session takes about 15 to 20 minutes. Your face is cleaned, the muscles are marked while you frown, smile and raise your brows, and a very fine needle delivers small amounts into the marked points. Numbing cream is available but most patients do not need it. There is no bandage and no recovery period, so people commonly book it during a lunch break.
How the result unfolds
| Day 1 | Small bumps at the injection points settle within an hour. Occasional pinpoint bruising. |
| Day 3 to 7 | Movement starts to soften. Most people notice it first in the frown area. |
| Day 14 | Full effect. This is when a review appointment checks symmetry and a small top up is added if needed. |
| Month 3 | Peak result holding. Skin above the treated muscle continues to smooth. |
| Month 4 to 6 | Movement gradually returns. This is the point to book the next session if you want to maintain the effect. |
Aftercare that protects your result
- Stay upright for 4 hours and avoid lying face down
- Do not rub, massage or apply pressure to the treated area for 24 hours
- Skip the gym, sauna, steam and hot yoga for 24 hours
- Avoid alcohol and blood thinning painkillers on the day, they increase bruising
- Facials, threading and waxing on the treated area wait 2 weeks
- Keep the 2 week review appointment even if you are happy
Side effects and safety
Botulinum toxin has been used cosmetically for more than two decades and has a well documented safety record when the dose and injection points are correct. Expected effects include small red bumps for an hour, occasional bruising and a mild headache in the first day or two. Uncommon effects include a heavy or asymmetric brow, and rarely a temporarily droopy eyelid. These are dose and placement related, they wear off as the product does, and they are the main reason to have injections done by a qualified medical injector rather than at a salon.
Botox with other treatments
Botox relaxes muscle, it does not replace lost volume. Patients with hollow cheeks, deep smile folds or flat lips are often advised to combine Botox with dermal fillers, and those with dull or pigmented skin add a peel or a laser session. Combining is planned so that each treatment is done in the right order and with the right gap in between.
Frequently asked questions
Does Botox hurt?
The needle used is very fine and each injection takes a second. Most people describe a quick pinch or ant bite feeling. Numbing cream can be applied 20 minutes before if you are anxious, and no anaesthesia is needed.
How long does Botox last?
Usually 4 to 6 months for facial lines. Jawline slimming often lasts 5 to 8 months and sweating treatment 6 to 9 months. Regular users often find the gap between sessions gets longer as the treated muscle weakens over time.
Will my face look frozen or fake?
Only if too much product is used across too many points. A conservative dose keeps normal expression while softening the lines. Say clearly whether you want a very smooth look or one that keeps full movement.
What is the right age to start Botox?
There is no fixed age. The usual trigger is when lines stay visible after the face has relaxed, commonly between 28 and 35. Starting earlier in small doses is a personal choice rather than a medical need.
Can I go to the gym after Botox?
Wait 24 hours before any workout, sauna, steam or hot yoga. Increased blood flow and heat in the first day can move the product away from the intended muscle and blunt the result.
What happens if I stop having Botox?
Nothing harmful. The muscle regains its full strength over a few months and lines return to how they would have been. Skin does not become worse than it was before treatment.
How much does Botox cost in Surat?
Pricing is per unit, typically Rs. 300 to Rs. 600 depending on the brand. A single area usually costs Rs. 4,000 to Rs. 12,000 and an upper face combination Rs. 12,000 to Rs. 20,000. Jawline slimming and sweating treatment need more units and cost more.
Is Botox safe to use long term?
It has been used cosmetically for more than two decades and long term use is considered safe at cosmetic doses. Muscles treated repeatedly do get weaker over time, which is why regular users often need fewer units and longer gaps between sessions.
What should you avoid before a Botox appointment?
Avoid alcohol for 24 hours and blood thinning painkillers such as aspirin or ibuprofen for a few days, since both increase bruising. Skip a heavy gym session immediately beforehand and arrive with clean skin free of makeup.
Book a Botox consultation in Surat
At Elegance Clinic, your first visit includes a muscle by muscle assessment, a discussion of how strong or how subtle you want the result, and a clear quote in units before anything is injected. Call +91 83205 00350 or book online to plan Botox treatment with Dr. Ashutosh Shah.