Forehead lines
Horizontal forehead lines from frontalis muscle contraction. Dose matched to brow position to avoid heavy-brow look.
ANTI-WRINKLE INJECTION (BOTULINUM TOXIN TYPE A) AT NEXUS
Want a botulinum toxin injection that softens lines without freezing your face?
Botulinum toxin injection that softens lines without the frozen-face look, placed conservatively by Dr Samantha at the forehead, masseter, neck, or as a micro-dose treatment for skin texture, building gradually.
From SGD 280 per area
TREATMENT MENUSGD 280SGD 280SGD 280SGD 650SGD 280SGD 860SGD 1400
Pricing for every variant.
Forehead
Frown Lines (Glabella)
Crow's Feet (per eye)
Jaw (Masseter slimming / Nefertiti neck lift)
Bunny Lines
DermaLift micro-dose session
Anti-wrinkle bank (100 units, use as you go)
Botulinum toxin in Dr Samantha's own words
Why your review visit matters
Dr Samantha Tay, Medical Director
Botulinum toxin injection results soften gradually
Why botulinum toxin injection placement matters more than dose for a natural look
A botulinum toxin injection, also called an anti-wrinkle injection, blocks the nerve signal that tells specific facial muscles to contract. Without the signal, the muscle stays relaxed and the overlying dynamic lines soften. The effect is temporary; the body breaks down the toxin over 3 to 4 months, after which muscle function returns.
- Dynamic lines respond best: forehead lines, glabella frown lines, crow's feet, bunny lines. These are caused by repeated muscle contraction.
- Static lines (deep grooves at rest) respond less. Anti-wrinkle injection softens the muscle component; remaining static lines often need a complementary modality (filler, skin booster, microneedling RF).
- Masseter (jaw slimming): relaxes the chewing muscle, gradually reducing jaw bulk and softening lower-face contour.
- Nefertiti technique: dotted injections along the platysma muscle band of the neck lift the jawline border by relaxing the downward muscle pull.
- Brow lift: micro-dose at the lateral brow can lift the brow tail subtly without changing the rest of the forehead.
Dose, placement, and depth determine whether the result reads as natural or frozen. Dr Samantha's approach is to under-treat first, review at 2 weeks, top up if needed. Most patients prefer the natural softening over maximum reduction.
How Dr Samantha treats forehead, frown, crow's feet, and jaw with one anti-wrinkle strategy
Forehead and glabella are the two most-requested areas for first-time anti-wrinkle patients. Crow's feet softens lateral eye-corner lines. Masseter gradually shapes the jaw. Nefertiti neck lift uses platysma-band injections to sharpen the jawline-border. Every variant has its own dose-matching profile; pricing for each is in the menu above.
How the Nefertiti anti-wrinkle neck lift creates a sharper jawline without surgery
Most anti-wrinkle complications come from over-treatment, not under-treatment. Dr Samantha's protocol is built around this.
- Conservative first dose: muscle-strength-matched dose, not a fixed-quantity 'unit' protocol.
- 2-week review: standard for every patient. Top-up included if the patient wants more reduction at that visit.
- Photo documentation: pre + 2-week post + 4-week post photos for tracking response across cycles.
- Asymmetry adjustment: some patients have asymmetric muscle response. Dr Samantha adjusts dose distribution at the 2-week review.
Why DermaLift uses micro-dose anti-wrinkle for skin texture and fine lines
Suitable for
Suitable for
- Dynamic forehead, glabella, or crow's feet lines that bother the patient.
- Patients seeking jaw slimming (masseter) for face-shape change.
- Patients seeking the Nefertiti neck-lift effect for jawline definition.
- Patients comfortable with a 4-month maintenance cycle.
- Patients prioritising natural softening over maximum reduction.
Take care
Pause first
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding (standard contraindication).
- Neuromuscular conditions (myasthenia gravis, Lambert-Eaton). Discuss with Dr Samantha first.
- Patients seeking permanent line removal. Anti-wrinkle injection is temporary; the effect wears off over 3-4 months.
- Patients with deep static lines who haven't tried complementary modalities. Dr Samantha will discuss whether filler, skin booster, or microneedling RF should layer in.
How Dr Samantha's two-week refresh review works after a botulinum toxin injection
- Step 1, 15 min
Muscle dynamics assessment + photo
Dr Samantha asks you to make specific facial expressions to assess muscle strength. Pre-injection photos under standardised lighting.
- Step 2, 5 min
Dose plan + numbing
Dose matched to muscle strength + patient goal. Topical anaesthetic optional (most patients skip it). Skin cleaned with sterile prep.
- Step 3, 5-10 min
Injection
Fine 30-32G needle, small injection at each placement point. Most patients describe it as 'a tiny pinch' per point. Total 5-15 injections depending on areas.
- Step 4, 5 min
Aftercare brief + 2-week review booking
Brief 24-hour aftercare guidance. Two-week review booked before leaving (top-up included).
The top-up window is specific, not open-ended. For upper-face areas (forehead, frown lines, crow's feet, bunny lines) a review top-up is included within 4 to 6 weeks of your session. For the jaw, it is included within 6 weeks. Beyond roughly two months, muscle activity has partly returned, so a later top-up counts as a fresh treatment. Dr Samantha builds the window in deliberately: it lets her start conservative and fine-tune to your face at the review, instead of max-dosing on day one.
How long a botulinum toxin injection actually lasts between sessions
Anti-wrinkle injection cadence at Nexus
| Area | Typical onset | Duration | Maintenance interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forehead, glabella, crow's feet | Gradual | 3-4 months | Re-treat every 3-4 months |
| Masseter (jaw slimming) | Gradual | 4-6 months | Re-treat every 4-6 months |
| Nefertiti neck lift | Gradual | 3-4 months | Re-treat every 3-4 months |
2-week review included with every first-time session. Top-up at that visit is included.
Side effects and recovery from a botulinum toxin injection
Worth knowing
Common (most patients)
- Tiny pinpoint marks at injection sites for 30-60 min, fade quickly.
- Mild headache day 1-2 (especially with glabella injection), settles with paracetamol if needed.
- Slight asymmetry in initial response that evens out by day 7-14.
Take care
Less common
- Localised bruising at one or two injection points, resolving within 5-7 days.
- Heavy-brow feel if forehead is overdosed without supporting the brow lift. Resolves naturally as effect wears off.
- Asymmetric smile after masseter injection (rare, resolves within weeks).
- Eyelid ptosis (very rare). Settles as toxin redistributes.
Botulinum toxin injection pricing context in Singapore
Anti-wrinkle injection pricing varies by area and by the dose that area needs, which is why it's quoted per area rather than per session. Current per-area pricing at Nexus is shown in the treatment menu above. Anti-wrinkle injection is not Medisave-claimable.
For patients maintaining more than one area, Nexus also offers a 100-unit anti-wrinkle bank: you purchase a full vial once, and the units are drawn down individually across visits. For example, 10 units used on your frown lines in one visit leaves 90 units on file for a future area or visit. Ask Dr Samantha whether this pricing structure fits how you maintain your treatment.
Aftercare for a botulinum toxin injection session
- First 4 hours
Keep upright + active expressions
Stay upright for 4 hours. Make exaggerated facial expressions in the treated areas (frown, raise brows) to help distribution. No lying down flat.
- Day 0 to 1
Skip strenuous activity
No vigorous exercise, no facial massage, no facials, no saunas for 24 hours. Sleep face-up if possible.
- Week 2
Review + photo comparison
Two-week review with Dr Samantha. Pre vs post photo comparison. Top-up adjustments included if needed.
Esther sends a brief aftercare summary via WhatsApp post-session.
Scared of looking frozen? How Dr Samantha calibrates anti-wrinkle dose to keep movement natural
- Targeted muscle work: addresses dynamic lines and muscle-driven face shape at the muscle itself.
- Under-treat-first approach: prevents the 'frozen' look that comes from one-shot max-dosing.
- 2-week review + top-up included: catches asymmetry early.
- Combinable with everything: layers into face-lift, dark-eye-circle, face-slimming protocols seamlessly.
- Reversible by time: effect wears off over 3-4 months naturally. No permanent commitment.
Common questions before booking
Not at Dr Samantha's dosing approach. The under-treat-first protocol is specifically designed to preserve natural expression. Most patients say their friends don't notice they had it done, they just notice the patient looks less tired or less tense.
Forehead, glabella, crow's feet: 3-4 months. Masseter: 4-6 months. Nefertiti: 3-4 months. The body gradually breaks down the botulinum toxin over this window and muscle function returns to baseline. Maintenance is matched to your cycle, not a fixed schedule.
Onset varies by area. Forehead, glabella, crow's feet: the change builds gradually as the toxin takes effect. Masseter: the change is gradual, as the muscle reduces in bulk. Photo comparison at your review is how you and Dr Samantha see the response clearly.
Per-area pricing from SGD 280 (forehead, frown lines, bunny lines) to SGD 650 (jaw: masseter slimming or Nefertiti neck lift). Crow's feet is SGD 280 per eye. Full-face anti-wrinkle is the sum of the areas treated, at the per-area prices above.
Masseter anti-wrinkle injection (botulinum toxin type A) relaxes the chewing muscle. Over time, the masseter reduces in bulk, softening the lower-face contour and creating a slimmer jaw shape. Effect lasts 4-6 months. SGD 650 at Nexus.
A per-area figure only means something once you know what sits inside it. What Nexus quotes per area includes the consultation credit, the two-week review visit, and the top-up adjustment made at that review. Before comparing any two quotes, ask each clinic which product is used, how the dose is decided, and whether a review and top-up are included, because those three things change both the price and the result.
Both models exist. Standard pricing is per area, as listed on the treatment menu above. Patients who maintain several areas can use the 100-unit bank instead: the vial is drawn down unit by unit across visits, so a small-dose area only uses the units it actually needs.
Botulinum toxin type A has been used in aesthetic medicine for over 25 years with a well-characterised safety profile. Common side effects are mild and temporary (pinpoint marks, mild headache, brief asymmetry). Rare side effects such as eyelid ptosis resolve as the toxin redistributes. Pregnancy and neuromuscular conditions are absolute contraindications.
The effect wears off naturally over 3-4 months. There is no enzymatic reversal like there is for HA filler. The two-week review is where Dr Samantha catches asymmetries or unexpected response and adjusts via top-up. After that, the result will fade over time even if untouched.
Depends on the concern. Dynamic lines alone respond well to anti-wrinkle alone. Static lines or volume loss need filler or skin booster layered in. Jawline laxity often pairs Nefertiti neck-lift with HIFU. Dr Samantha matches at consultation; combined protocols are common.
YOUR CONSULTATION
One assessment with Dr Samantha.
Twenty minutes with Dr Samantha. Consultation SGD 90, fully credited toward any treatment that follows.
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