Botox in the Washington DC Area:
Reston, VA and Chevy Chase, MD

All Botox® injections at The Naderi Center are performed exclusively by experienced physicians, including facial plastic surgeon Dr. Shervin Naderi and board-certified dermatologist Dr. Alexandra Snodgrass. Each treatment is customized based on your facial anatomy, muscle strength, patterns of expression, and aesthetic goals. Our approach is to use precise dosing to soften unwanted lines and wrinkles while preserving natural facial movement and expression.

At The Naderi Center, Botox® is $16 per unit, and most patients use 20 to 40 units, about $320 to $640 per visit. Dysport® is $5.30 per unit and Daxxify® is $10 per unit. A consultation is $250, which is applied to treatment performed the same day. See our injectable price list.

Botox®, Dysport®, Xeomin®, Jeuveau®, and Daxxify® are injectable neuromodulators that temporarily reduce targeted muscle activity to soften dynamic facial wrinkles. Although they work in similar ways, they differ in their formulations, dosing, onset, diffusion characteristics, and duration of effect.

Botox® was the first botulinum toxin approved by the FDA for cosmetic treatment of frown lines and remains one of the most widely recognized neuromodulators. The best product depends on the treatment area, your facial anatomy, previous experience with neuromodulators, and your individual goals. At The Naderi Center, your physician can recommend the most appropriate option for you.

At The Naderi Center, our physicians use Botox®, Dysport® and Daxxify®. Botox® and Dysport® have been on the market the longest and have the longest history of FDA approval for cosmetic use, which is why they have been in our hands for so many years. We added Daxxify® because it came to market as a longer-acting toxin, and some studies suggest it can last longer when it is dosed properly. Xeomin® and Jeuveau® are also FDA-approved and effective options.

The number of Botox® units you need depends on the treatment area, your facial anatomy, muscle strength, patterns of expression, and your desired degree of movement. There is no single Botox dose that is appropriate for every patient.

Patients with stronger facial muscles may require more units, while others may achieve their desired result with a smaller dose. Even two patients treating the same forehead, frown lines, or crow’s feet may require very different amounts of Botox®.

At The Naderi Center, our physicians evaluate your face in motion and at rest before determining your dose. We charge by the actual number of Botox® units used rather than by treatment area, allowing each treatment to be customized specifically to your face.

A gummy smile usually takes only 5 to 10 units of Botox®, placed to relax the muscle that lifts the upper lip so less gum shows when you smile.

Most patients who want to maintain consistent Botox® results schedule treatments approximately every 3–4 months as muscle movement gradually returns. However, Botox does not need to be performed on a fixed schedule. Some patients choose treatment only once or twice a year, while others prefer more regular maintenance.

The ideal Botox® treatment frequency depends on your muscle strength, treatment area, dose, how long your results last, and your aesthetic goals. Your physician at The Naderi Center can recommend a personalized treatment schedule based on how your individual face responds to Botox®.

A Botox® lip flip lasts about 2 to 3 months, a little shorter than Botox elsewhere on the face (3 to 4 months), because only a very small amount is used.

Yes. Botox® is highly effective for men who want to soften forehead wrinkles, frown lines between the eyebrows, and crow’s feet while maintaining a natural, masculine appearance. Sometimes referred to as “Brotox,” Botox® for men has become an increasingly popular non-surgical treatment for facial wrinkles.

Men often have larger and stronger facial muscles and may require higher Botox® doses in certain areas than women. Injection patterns may also differ, particularly around the forehead and eyebrows, where careful placement is important to maintain a natural brow position and avoid an overly arched or “frozen” appearance.

At The Naderi Center, Botox® treatments for men are performed by experienced physicians and customized according to each patient’s facial anatomy, muscle strength, patterns of expression, and desired degree of movement.

Botox® injections are typically quick and well tolerated, and most patients require no anesthesia. The injections are performed with a very fine needle and usually cause only brief, mild discomfort.

For patients who are particularly sensitive to injections, ice or a topical numbing cream may be used to make the treatment more comfortable. Most Botox® treatments take only a few minutes and require little to no downtime.

Botox® is a quick, in-office treatment that typically takes only 5–10 minutes to perform. Because there is little to no downtime, many patients schedule Botox® during their lunch break and return to work or normal daily activities immediately afterward.

Book Botox® 2 to 3 weeks before a wedding, photos or another big event, so it has time to take full effect. If your event is sooner, Dysport® or Daxxify® can start working faster.

Yes. Botox® can be done the same day as a skin treatment such as a Sciton BBL photofacial or a HydraFacial. The skin treatment is done first, then the Botox.

Yes. Botox® has a long history of medical and cosmetic use and is considered safe when it is dosed and injected by a trained physician. Side effects are uncommon and usually mild, such as redness or a small bruise at the injection points. Rarely, the brow or eyelid can feel heavy or droop for a few weeks until the Botox wears off. At The Naderi Center, every Botox injection is performed by a physician who reviews your medical history first.

Botox® should not make you look frozen or unnatural when it is appropriately dosed and precisely placed. The goal is to soften unwanted wrinkles while preserving natural facial movement and expression.

An unnatural result can occur when too much Botox® is used or when the dose and injection pattern are not appropriate for the patient’s individual facial anatomy and muscle activity. At The Naderi Center, our physicians customize every Botox® treatment based on your facial structure, muscle strength, symmetry, and desired degree of movement, so you still look like yourself, only more refreshed.

There is no single “best age” to start Botox®. The right time depends more on your facial anatomy, muscle strength, expression patterns, and whether dynamic lines are beginning to remain visible when your face is at rest.

Some patients begin preventative Botox® in their late 20s or 30s to reduce repetitive muscle movement before expression lines become deeply etched, while others may not benefit from treatment until later. Starting Botox® simply because you reach a certain age is unnecessary.

At The Naderi Center, our physicians recommend Botox® based on what they see in your individual face, not your birthday.

When Botox® wears off, the treated muscles gradually regain movement and your expression lines slowly begin to return. Your wrinkles do not suddenly become worse simply because you stop Botox® treatments.

Most Botox® results last approximately 3–4 months, although duration varies by patient, treatment area, dose, and muscle strength. If you decide not to continue treatment, your facial movement and wrinkles will gradually return toward their pretreatment appearance while the normal aging process continues.

No. Botox® in the nose tip can reduce active flaring of the tip, but it does not make the tip smaller. A smaller nose tip requires rhinoplasty.

A Nefertiti lift uses Botox® in the neck bands (the platysma muscle) and the muscles that pull down the corners of the mouth to soften neck bands and sharpen the jawline. Some patients do not get enough improvement from Botox alone and need a facelift or neck lift.

Botox® is supplied as a powder and must be reconstituted with sterile saline before it can be injected. The amount of saline added determines the concentration of the solution, but the most important number for patients is the actual number of Botox® units they receive.

A more diluted solution does not necessarily mean you are receiving fewer units of Botox®. However, concentration and injection volume can influence how the product is delivered and distributed within the targeted area, making proper preparation and injection technique important.

At The Naderi Center, Botox® is carefully reconstituted to a consistent concentration, and patients are charged according to the actual number of Botox® units used. When comparing Botox pricing, ask how many units you are receiving rather than focusing only on the total price of the treatment.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has also warned about counterfeit Botox® and advises patients to confirm that their injector is licensed and trained and that the product comes from an authorized source.

Start with who will actually hold the syringe. In the Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia (DMV) area, Botox® is offered by many kinds of providers, so it helps to ask about the injector’s medical training, how many years they have been injecting, whether you can see their own before-and-after photos, and whether you are charged for the exact number of units you receive.

At The Naderi Center, every Botox® injection is performed by a physician: Dr. Shervin Naderi, a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon and former Allergan and Medicis clinical instructor who was selected as one of RealSelf’s Top 25 Most Loved Injectors in the United States, or Dr. Alexandra Snodgrass, a board-certified dermatologist. Botox® is priced by the unit at our Reston, Virginia and Chevy Chase, Maryland offices.

The Naderi Center offers physician-performed Botox® at two offices in the Washington DC area. Our Reston, Virginia office is convenient for patients from McLean, Great Falls, Tysons, Vienna, Arlington and Alexandria. Our Chevy Chase, Maryland office is on Wisconsin Avenue in Friendship Heights, on the DC line one block from the Metro, close to Bethesda, Potomac and Northwest Washington, DC. Every Botox injection at both offices is performed by a physician.

Botox® may not be appropriate for everyone. Patients with an infection at the planned injection site, a known allergy to botulinum toxin or its ingredients, or certain neurologic or neuromuscular disorders may not be candidates for treatment.

Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should discuss Botox® with their physician, as cosmetic treatment is generally deferred because adequate safety data are limited. Certain medications and medical conditions may also affect whether Botox® is appropriate.

Before every Botox® treatment at The Naderi Center, your physician will review your medical history, medications, previous treatments, and aesthetic goals to determine whether Botox® can be safely and appropriately performed.