A Botox consultation is a 30 to 45-minute appointment in which a licensed provider reviews the patient's medical history, examines facial movement, and recommends a treatment plan based on the patient's goals. The visit is the foundation for any future Botox treatment and gives the provider the information needed to plan dosing, placement, and timing.
Most first-time patients want to know two things before booking: what the consultation actually involves, and what "after" photos really show once Botox has settled. The sections below cover both, along with what to bring, what the provider asks, and how the written treatment plan is built.
Adults considering Botox start with a consultation because the provider needs to review medical history, current medications, and facial muscle activity in person. The treatment plan is built on that information, not on a default protocol.
Every face has different muscle activity patterns, which is why dosing and placement are individualized. The consultation lets the provider photograph baseline expression lines, identify areas of dynamic movement, and plan accordingly. The outcome is a treatment plan tailored to the patient through clinical protocols.
First-time patients prepare for a consultation by gathering medical information and reflecting on goals. The provider asks specific questions, and clear answers help shape a more personalized plan.
Coming prepared shortens the intake portion and leaves more time for the planning conversation.
Patients sit with a licensed provider during the consultation. The appointment includes a medical intake, a facial movement assessment, baseline photographs, and a discussion of options before any treatment plan is finalized.
The provider explains each step and gives the patient time to ask questions throughout.
Patients see "before" photos as part of the consultation. Baseline images document expression lines at rest and during movement, which is what the provider compares against once the response settles in.
Two terms come up often. Dynamic lines are the creases visible during movement, like when the patient smiles, frowns, or raises the brows. Static lines are the creases visible even when the face is at rest.
Botox primarily addresses dynamic lines. Static lines often respond gradually as the dynamic movement that creates them decreases over time. Setting that expectation at the consultation prevents surprises later.
Patients see "after" photos roughly two weeks after the treatment. The muscle-relaxing response develops gradually over seven to 14 days, and providers wait for the response to settle before documenting the outcome.
Early changes can appear 24 to 72 hours after the injection, with the full response visible at day 14. "After" photos in marketing materials usually represent a typical response, not a guarantee. Anne Therese's approach focuses on natural-looking results, which means the goal is softer expression lines and preserved facial movement, not a still face.
Patients leave the consultation with a written treatment plan. The next visit is for the injection itself, and having the plan in writing gives the patient time to consider it before booking.
Some patients book the treatment the same day, especially returning patients with established plans. Others take time to decide. Either path is fine, and the consultation is built around informed decision-making, not pressure. Anne Therese's medical oversight model supports patients at every step.
Botox dosing is personal, and the consultation is where the provider works out yours. Each plan at Anne Therese is built on a medical intake, a facial movement assessment, and baseline photos taken at the visit, then handed to the patient in writing before any injection is scheduled.
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Consultation pricing varies by practice and is confirmed when the patient books the appointment. Some practices offer complimentary consultations for first-time patients, while others apply a consultation fee that may be credited toward treatment if the patient proceeds the same day or within a defined window.
Patients can often receive Botox the same day as the consultation if the provider has confirmed candidacy and the patient is ready to proceed, particularly for returning patients with established treatment histories. First-time patients may prefer to schedule the injection on a separate day to give themselves time to review the written treatment plan and ask any follow-up questions.
Yes, bringing reference photos is often helpful, and providers welcome them as part of the goal-setting conversation. Photos of yourself at a younger age can show how your expression lines have evolved, while general aesthetic inspiration can give the provider a sense of the look you are aiming for.
Patients are under no obligation to proceed with treatment after a consultation, and choosing not to book is a completely valid outcome of the visit. The consultation exists to provide information, not to pressure a decision, and a transparent provider supports either path equally.
Yes, and the most useful photos are the ones from patients with muscle activity similar to yours. Ask the provider to point out faces with comparable expression patterns, ages, and treatment areas, photographed at the two-week mark when the response has fully settled. That gives a more accurate read on your likely outcome than browsing the full gallery.
The most useful questions are about your specific plan: how many units the provider recommends and why, where each unit is going, what the response timeline looks like, and what side effects to watch for in the first 24 to 48 hours. Save credential and gallery questions for the start, so the visit can focus on the plan.
