INJECTABLES · SMART AESTHETICS, DUBAI
Botox in Dubai
Smooth expression. Stay you.
Muscle-relaxing injections that soften expression lines — assessed and delivered under DHA-licensed medical supervision at Smart Care Polyclinic, Deira.
- Wrinkle relaxer
- Softens lines
- Short appointment
What is Botox?
Botox is a purified botulinum toxin type A that temporarily reduces the contraction of specific muscles. Where a line is caused by repeated movement — frowning, squinting, raising the brows — relaxing that muscle softens the line and slows its progression.
What does the evidence say? A network meta-analysis of randomised trials found every botulinum toxin type A formulation studied was significantly more effective than placebo for frown lines, with no significant difference between them in treatment-related side effects.1
Lines etched into the skin at rest will improve less, because the muscle is no longer the only thing holding them. A doctor should tell you which of yours are which before you book, not after.
How it works
Small, precisely placed injections are made into the target muscles using a very fine needle. The effect begins at three to five days, peaks at around two weeks and wears off gradually as nerve signalling returns, usually over three to four months. Dosage and placement are chosen for your anatomy and how strong your muscles actually are, which is why a review appointment at two weeks is part of the treatment rather than an upsell.
How it works, in a picture
Who performs this
Every plan starts with a consultation. Which clinician you see depends on availability and on what the assessment finds.
Benefits
Treatment areas
- Frown lines
- Forehead
- Crow's feet
- Underarms
- Jaw (clenching)
Pricing
All prices in UAE dirhamsIncludes a free consultation with the treating clinician, who advises on suitability before any treatment. Prices are fixed and confirmed at your visit; the doctor recommends only what suits you. All prices are exclusive of 5% VAT. Pay in instalments with Tabby or Tamara.
Expected results
Movement starts to soften from day three to five, with the full effect at around two weeks. Most people return every three to four months. Treated conservatively, expression is retained — a completely frozen look is a dosing choice, not an inevitability, and it is worth saying at the consultation if you want to avoid it.
Who it may suit
Ideal for
- Frown lines, forehead lines and crow's feet
- Expression lines that have started to show at rest
- Slowing the progression of lines
- Excessive underarm sweating or jaw clenching
Not suitable if
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding
- Certain neuromuscular conditions, such as myasthenia gravis
- An infection at the injection site
- Deep lines etched in at rest as the main concern — they improve less
Botox results timeline
Typical timings — everyone responds a little differently, and your doctor will tailor the plan.
- On the day
Small raised marks settle within 15–30 minutes. Stay upright for four hours.
- Days 3–5
Movement starts to soften.
- Around 2 weeks
The full effect — and the review appointment, where small adjustments are made.
- Months 3–4
Movement returns gradually as the effect wears off.
- Every 3–4 months
Most people return at this interval. Over time, some find the effect lasts longer.
Side effects & aftercare
Individual responses vary — the team explains everything before treatment and is one message away after it.
- Small raised marks at the injection points settle within fifteen to thirty minutes.
- Stay upright for four hours and avoid rubbing or massaging the area that day.
- No sauna, steam room or strenuous exercise for twenty-four hours.
- Rarely, a treated muscle relaxes more than intended and a brow or lid can sit lower; this is temporary, and the clinic should see you if it happens.
Frequently asked questions
That is a matter of dose and placement. Tell your doctor at the consultation that you want to keep movement — a conservative dose softens the line while leaving expression intact, and it can always be topped up at the two-week review.
Typically three to four months. Strong muscles, high metabolism and regular intense exercise can shorten it. The first few treatments sometimes wear off a little faster than later ones.
It wears off. There is no reversal agent, but the effect is temporary by design and fully resolves as nerve signalling returns.
Every treatment starts with a doctor consultation: your medical history, what you would like to change, and whether anti-wrinkle injections suit you. If they do not, the doctor will tell you.
References
- Li X, Zhang H, Zhou Y, et al.. Efficacy and Safety of Botulinum Toxin Type A for Treatment of Glabellar Lines: A Network Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. 2023;47(1):365-377. PMID 36097079. doi:10.1007/s00266-022-03018-yBotulinum toxin type A softens frown lines, with effect and duration varying by preparation and dose.
Sources are listed for the specific statements they support. They are published research and guidance, not a substitute for a consultation — what applies to you is decided by a doctor who has assessed you.
Clinical content reviewed by Smart Care Polyclinic, a DHA-licensed facility in Deira, Dubai. Treatments are delivered by DHA-licensed practitioners after a consultation.