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Why Newport Beach Chooses Muguet Aesthetics for Botox
At Muguet Aesthetics, Botox is never routine. Led by founder and Allergan trainer Kat Mohammadi, our team combines advanced injection techniques with a personalized approach designed to enhance your features while preserving authenticity. Every treatment is tailored, thoughtful, and performed with precision.
20+ Years of Expertise
Advanced injection experience rooted in precision and artistry.
Allergan Trainer-Led Care
Elite-level techniques taught to providers across the region.
Natural Results
Refined enhancements that never look overdone.
Personalized Experience
Thoughtful treatment plans tailored to your unique features.
Your Botox Experience at Muguet Aesthetics
1. Assessment
Personalized Facial Assessment
Every treatment begins with a detailed evaluation of your facial movement and aesthetic goals. By observing natural expressions and muscle activity, Kat designs a customized plan that enhances your features while preserving authenticity.
2. Treatment
Precision Injection Technique
Using advanced injection methods and a very fine needle, small, carefully measured amounts of Botox are placed into targeted muscles. Each placement is intentional and strategically mapped, ensuring subtle refinement while preserving natural expression.
3. Results
Customized, Natural Results
Every Botox treatment is carefully customized based on your muscle strength, facial balance, and aesthetic goals. Unit amounts vary by area and individual anatomy, ensuring results that soften dynamic lines while preserving natural expression.
Meet Your Expert Injector
Khatereh “Kat” Mohammadi, R.N.
Founder Master • Injector • Allergan Trainer
Kat Mohammadi is a highly respected aesthetic nurse and advanced Botox injector serving the Newport Beach community. With extensive clinical experience and advanced training in neuromodulators, she is known for her precision, safety-focused approach, and ability to deliver natural, expression-preserving results.
As an official Allergan Trainer, Kat educates nurses and physicians throughout Southern California on advanced Botox and injectable techniques. This distinction reflects both her technical expertise and her commitment to the highest standards of patient care.
At Muguet Aesthetics, every Botox treatment is performed with meticulous attention to anatomy, dosing, and facial balance, ensuring results that are refined, customized, and never overdone.
Trusted by Patients Across Newport Beach
Real experiences from clients who chose precision, safety, and natural-looking results.
Everything You Need To Know About Botox
A safe, FDA-approved treatment designed to smooth dynamic lines while preserving your natural expression.
What Is Botox?
Botox is an FDA-approved neuromodulator derived from botulinum toxin type A. It is used to temporarily relax the facial muscles responsible for dynamic wrinkles, including lines formed from repeated expressions such as frowning, squinting, or smiling.
By gently reducing targeted muscle activity, Botox smooths the overlying skin and creates a refreshed, more youthful appearance without surgery. When administered with precision, results look natural and balanced rather than frozen or overdone.
How Botox Works
Botox works by temporarily blocking nerve signals to specific muscles, preventing them from contracting. As treated muscles relax, the skin above them softens, resulting in a smoother, more even complexion.
Because injections are carefully placed, only the muscles responsible for wrinkles are affected. The rest of your face continues to move naturally, preserving expression and facial harmony.
During treatment, small amounts of product are administered using a very fine needle. Each injection is thoughtfully mapped based on muscle strength, anatomy, and aesthetic goals, allowing for subtle refinement rather than dramatic change.
Benefits of Botox
Botox offers both cosmetic and preventative benefits. It smooths fine lines and wrinkles while helping prevent deeper expression lines from forming. Benefits may include:
• Softer forehead lines and crow’s feet
• Reduced frown lines
• Minimal downtime
• Results lasting three to four months
• A non-surgical solution for early signs of aging
Many patients incorporate Botox into a long-term anti-aging plan, often combining it with skincare or complementary treatments to maintain smooth, balanced skin.
Is Botox Right For You?
Personalized treatments designed for subtle refinement, preventative care, and confidence.
Who Is a Candidate for Botox?
Botox is ideal for healthy adults who want to soften facial lines or prevent early signs of aging. It is commonly chosen by patients in their late 20s and beyond for both maintenance and correction.
- Want to soften frown lines, forehead lines, or crow’s feet
- Prefer a minimally invasive option with little downtime
- Are interested in preventative treatment before deeper lines develop
- Value a customized plan tailored to your facial anatomy
During your consultation, your medical history, muscle movement, and aesthetic goals are carefully reviewed to determine whether Botox is appropriate for you.
What to Expect After Treatment
Botox treatments require little to no downtime. Mild redness or slight swelling at injection sites may occur but typically resolves within a few hours.
Results begin appearing within three to five days, with full results visible in about two weeks. Most patients return to normal activities immediately, though strenuous exercise and lying flat should be avoided for the first 24 hours.
Maintenance treatments every three to four months are recommended to preserve smooth, natural-looking results.
Why Choose Muguet Aesthetics?
Muguet Aesthetics is known for delivering elevated aesthetic care with a focus on precision, artistry, and client satisfaction. With over 20 years of experience, Kat Mohammadi, R.N., is one of the most respected injectors in the field and a certified Allergan trainer who teaches advanced techniques to medical professionals nationwide.
Each treatment is customized to your unique features, ensuring balanced, natural results. Our state-of-the-art clinic in Newport Beach offers a welcoming, luxurious environment where your comfort and safety come first. As a premier Newport Beach med spa, we focus on results that look refreshed rather than overdone, so your Botox fits seamlessly with your overall skincare and anti-aging routine.
Ready to experience the difference of expertly performed Botox? Schedule your consultation today and let us help you look and feel your best.
Dysport® at Muguet Aesthetics
Botox is the wrinkle relaxer most people know by name, but it isn’t the only one we offer. Dysport is another FDA-approved neuromodulator, and for some patients it ends up being the better fit. The right choice usually comes down to your anatomy, the areas you want softened, and how you want your results to feel day to day.
Like Botox, Dysport is made from botulinum toxin type A, and it works in the same basic way. It relaxes the muscles that create dynamic wrinkles, the lines that appear when you frown, squint, smile, or lift your brows. As those muscles ease, the skin above them smooths, and over time you tend to see fewer new creases forming.
Where Dysport behaves a little differently is in how it settles once it’s injected. It diffuses slightly more than Botox and often takes effect a bit sooner, sometimes within two to three days. That wider spread makes it a strong option for larger areas like the forehead, and the faster onset is convenient when you have an event or photos on the calendar.
You don’t need to decide between the two before you come in. During your consultation, Kat Mohammadi, R.N., will look at your facial movement and your goals and walk you through whether Botox, Dysport, or a combination of both makes the most sense for you.
Dysport may be a good fit if you:
- Want to treat a broader area like the forehead and prefer even, consistent coverage
- Have an event coming up and want results to show a little sooner
- Are exploring a non-surgical option before considering anything more involved
- Have used Dysport before and liked how it felt
Botox® vs Dysport®: How to Choose
Both treatments are FDA-approved, both relax the muscles behind your expression lines, and both are placed in small, carefully measured amounts. They aren’t interchangeable, though, and it helps to understand the differences before your appointment.
| Botox® | Dysport® | |
|---|---|---|
| Active ingredient | Botulinum toxin type A | Botulinum toxin type A |
| How it spreads | Stays fairly localized, well suited to precise, detailed placement | Diffuses a bit more broadly, well suited to covering larger areas evenly |
| Onset | Typically three to five days, with full results around two weeks | Often two to three days, with full results around two weeks |
| Best suited for | Smaller or more detailed zones where pinpoint placement matters | Larger zones like the forehead, or when you want results to appear sooner |
| How long it lasts | About three to four months | About three to four months |
| Dosing | Measured in Botox units | Measured in Dysport units, which are not the same as Botox units, so the numbers aren’t directly comparable |
The honest answer to “which one is better” is that it depends on you. Some patients have used one for years and prefer to stay with it. Others are open to either, and Kat will recommend whichever suits the area being treated and the result you’re after. If you’ve had a neuromodulator before, mention it at your visit, since that history helps shape your plan.
Botox® & Dysport® FAQs
FAQS
What age should I start Botox?
There’s no set age to start Botox. Many patients in their late 20s and early 30s use it preventatively to slow the formation of wrinkles, while others begin when they notice visible lines. During your consultation, we’ll help determine the best approach based on your goals.
Is Botox safe?
Yes. Botox is FDA-approved and has been used medically and cosmetically for decades. When administered by a qualified injector, it is considered safe with a low risk of complications.
How much is Botox?
Pricing is typically calculated per unit and varies depending on the area treated and your goals. Your provider will recommend a personalized amount to achieve natural, balanced results.
How many units do I need for my forehead?
Forehead treatments generally range from 10–30 units, depending on muscle strength and desired outcome. We customize dosing to avoid heaviness or a frozen look.
Does Botox hurt?
Most clients describe the injections as very tolerable. We use a fine needle and precise techniques to minimize discomfort, and treatments are typically complete in minutes. You may feel a quick pinch or slight pressure, but sensitivity fades quickly.
How long does the treatment take?
Botox treatments at Muguet Aesthetics are quick and convenient, typically taking only 10 to 15 minutes. There’s no downtime, so you can return to your daily routine immediately.
What are the possible side effects of Botox?
You may notice brief redness, swelling, or tiny bumps at the injection sites that resolve within a few hours. Mild bruising or a temporary headache can occur. More serious side effects are rare when injections are performed by a trained medical professional.
What not to do after Botox?
Avoid lying down for 4 hours, strenuous exercise or saunas for 24 hours, and touching or massaging treated areas to prevent product migration.
How long does Botox take to work?
Expect to see initial results in 3–5 days, with full results visible around 10–14 days.
How long does Botox last?
Most clients enjoy results for 3 to 4 months. Longevity varies depending on anatomy, lifestyle, and metabolism. Consistent treatments may help results last longer over time.
How often should you get Botox?
Maintenance treatments every 3–4 months help preserve results. Some clients may extend to 4–6 months depending on how their body responds.
How is Dysport different from Botox?
They’re close cousins. Both are FDA-approved, both come from botulinum toxin type A, and both soften the lines created by repeated facial movement. The practical difference is in how they behave once injected. Dysport tends to spread a little more and can take effect a day or two sooner, which makes it useful for broader areas like the forehead. Botox stays more localized, which helps with precise, detailed work. Kat will help you decide based on your anatomy and your goals.
How long does Dysport take to work?
Many patients start noticing a difference within two to three days, which is a little faster than Botox for some people. Full results usually settle in around the two-week mark. If you have an event coming up, it’s worth scheduling with that timeline in mind.
How long does Dysport last?
Most patients see their results hold for about three to four months. That can vary with the area treated, your muscle strength, and your metabolism. Coming in for maintenance every few months keeps things looking consistent.
How many units of Dysport do I need?
It depends on the area and on your individual muscle strength, so there isn’t a single number that fits everyone. Dysport is also measured in its own units, which aren’t the same as Botox units, so a higher number on paper doesn’t mean more product or a bigger result. Kat will map out the right amount for your forehead, or any other area, during your consultation.
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