Botox Treatment In Cary, NC

Fine lines and wrinkles have a way of showing up gradually, and one day you catch your reflection and notice the forehead creases and crow’s feet that weren’t there before. Whether it’s the frown lines settling in between your brows or the subtle lines fanning out around your eyes, these changes can affect how confident you feel every time you look in the mirror. Botox offers a proven, non-surgical way to smooth those wrinkles and bring back a refreshed, youthful look without the downtime or commitment of surgery.

At New Day Dental Medical Aesthetics, our med spa services bring advanced aesthetic treatments and medical-grade care together in one convenient location. All Botox treatments are performed by Dr. McKenzie Tucker, MD, a licensed physician with a strong medical background and advanced training in facial aesthetics. From your first consultation, our team works with you to create a treatment plan that enhances your natural features while keeping results soft and balanced.

How Botox Works to Reduce Wrinkles

Botox is a purified protein that works by temporarily relaxing the facial muscles responsible for creating dynamic wrinkles. Every time you squint, frown, or raise your eyebrows, those repeated movements cause creases to form in the skin above. Over time, these lines become more defined and harder to ignore, even when your face is completely relaxed.

Targeting Dynamic Wrinkles at the Source

When Botox is injected into targeted muscles, it blocks the nerve signals that tell those muscles to contract. This allows the skin above to smooth out naturally. The most commonly treated areas include horizontal forehead lines, the vertical “11” lines between the brows, and crow’s feet around the outer corners of the eyes. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, neuromodulator injections like Botox accounted for nearly 9.5 million procedures in 2023, making them the most popular minimally invasive cosmetic treatment in the country.

What to Expect During and After Treatment

A typical Botox session takes about 15 to 20 minutes, and most patients describe the sensation as a brief pinch at each injection site. There is no downtime required, so you can head right back to your daily routine afterward. Results typically begin to show within three to four days, with the full effect visible within about two weeks. Botox results generally last three to four months, and regular maintenance treatments can help extend the benefits over time.

Understanding Botox Units and Pricing

One of the most common questions about Botox is how much the treatment will cost and how many units are needed. Because every person’s facial muscles vary in size and strength, the number of units required depends on the treatment area and each patient’s unique anatomy. During your consultation at our Cary office, we assess your facial structure and discuss your goals to figure out the right dosage for the best results.

Botox is priced per unit, and the total cost of your session depends on the number of units used. Forehead lines typically require 10 to 30 units, the area between the brows may need 15 to 25 units, and crow’s feet usually call for 5 to 15 units per side. We are always transparent about pricing during your consultation, so there are no surprises when it comes time for treatment. Patients who want to address facial volume loss or enhance their features may also find that dermal filler treatments complement Botox beautifully by adding fullness to areas like the cheeks and lips.

Provider Credentials and Why They Matter

Choosing the right provider for Botox is just as important as the treatment itself. The safety and quality of your results depend heavily on the training, experience, and anatomical knowledge of the person performing your injections. At New Day Dental Medical Aesthetics, all Botox treatments are administered by Dr. McKenzie Tucker, MD.

Dr. McKenzie Tucker’s Background

Dr. McKenzie Tucker graduated from the West Virginia University School of Medicine in 2018 and completed her residency in Emergency Medicine in Texas. Her medical training gave her a thorough understanding of anatomy, patient safety, and clinical precision. In 2022, she began practicing aesthetic medicine alongside her husband, Dr. Jordan Tucker, DDS, incorporating Botox and dermal filler treatments into their private practice in Austin, TX. That same dedication to clinical excellence now benefits patients right here in Cary. 

A Unique Approach to Facial Aesthetics

Because our practice offers both dental and aesthetic services under one roof, our team has a thorough understanding of facial anatomy that goes well beyond what many standalone med spas can offer. This integrated approach lets us consider the full picture of your facial aesthetics, including how your smile and skin work together. Patients dealing with jaw tension or teeth grinding may also benefit from Botox as part of a TMJ treatment plan, where targeted injections help relax overactive jaw muscles and relieve discomfort.

What Botox Can Help You Achieve

Botox is incredibly versatile and can address a range of cosmetic concerns. It softens forehead lines, smooths crow’s feet, lifts the brow area, and reduces the appearance of bunny lines on the nose. It can also be used for a lip flip, which subtly enhances the upper lip without the need for filler. For patients interested in a more complete refresh, combining Botox with other treatments like a smile makeover can create a harmonious, rejuvenated look from every angle.

The results you can expect from Botox are smooth, natural, and gradual enough that people around you will notice you look refreshed without being able to pinpoint exactly what changed. Our goal is never to freeze your face or create an overdone appearance. Instead, we focus on preserving your natural expressions while reducing the lines that make you look tired or older than you feel. Before and after your treatment, we walk you through every step so you know exactly what to expect and feel completely at ease with the process.