Upper Face Botox
in San Diego
Soften forehead lines, 11s, and crow's feet while preserving natural expression. At SOM Aesthetics in Encinitas, upper face Botox starts with facial movement mapping, not a standard dose.
How much does upper face Botox cost in San Diego?
Upper face Botox in San Diego at SOM Aesthetics in Encinitas is priced at $14–$16 per unit. A typical plan uses 20–50 units across the forehead, glabella (11s), and crow's feet, for an estimated $280–$800. Final units and total cost are confirmed during consultation. Treatment takes 15–20 minutes. Initial softening may appear within 5–7 days, with full effect around 2 weeks. Results typically last 3–4 months.
$280–$800
20–40 total
15–20 min
5–7 days
2 weeks
3–4 months
15–20 minutes
5–7 days
3–4 months per session
None typical
20–40 total
Dermatologist-trained SOM provider
Real upper face Botox patients.
Every case is documented by the SOM team, with treatment area, dose, and weeks post-treatment labeled. Results vary by patient.
Relax forehead, glabella, and crow's feet, naturally.
Upper face Botox places small doses of neurotoxin precisely across three zones: the forehead (frontalis), the glabella (11s), and the lateral eye area (crow's feet). Lines soften while natural expression is preserved.
At SOM, each zone is mapped individually before dosing. The first pass is conservative, easy to add to and hard to undo, so your result stays balanced and unmistakably you.
✓ Dermatologist-led
Dermatologist-trained SOM providers follow the SOM Method.
✓ The SOM Method
Dermatologist-trained providers follow shared SOM clinical standards.
✓ Movement mapping
Each zone mapped before any dosing.
✓ Conservative first-pass
Easy to add later, hard to subtract today.
✓ Expression preserved
Brow position protected by precise placement.
Is upper face Botox right for you?
✓ Good Candidates
• Forehead lines or 11s visible at rest or with expression
• Crow's feet that concern you in photos or conversation
• Want natural-looking softening, not a frozen look
• Comfortable with results developing over 5 to 14 days
• Open to maintenance every 3 to 4 months
• Healthy adult with no active facial skin infection
✗ May Not Be Right For
• Pregnant or breastfeeding
• Forehead already heavy or brow drooping present
• Active neuromuscular disease (ALS, myasthenia gravis)
• Want a permanent result
• Known allergy to a neurotoxin formulation
• Unrealistic expectations about a fully line-free look
A consultation with a dermatologist-trained provider is required to confirm candidacy, dose, and placement plan before treatment.
Upper face Botox vs. alternatives.
Upper Face Botox guided by dermatologist-led standards and the SOM Method.
Dermatologist-trained SOM providers plan and deliver Upper Face Botox through the SOM Method, with consultation, candidacy review, individualized treatment planning, documentation, and follow-up.
How much does upper face Botox cost in San Diego?
All neuromodulators
Confirmed before treatment
20–50 units total
Planning estimate
Unit count + total
Personalized plan
Estimate only. Final unit count and total cost are confirmed during consultation.
Four steps. One personalized plan.
A dermatologist-trained provider reviews how your forehead, brows, and eye area move together, plus your goals and history.
A movement-mapped plan across the forehead, 11s, and crow's feet. Typically 20 to 50 units total.
About 15 to 20 minutes. Fine-needle placement, usually comfortable, minor bruising possible.
Softening appears in 5 to 14 days. A 2-week check refines dosing if needed.
Before · During · After
How to prep for upper face Botox
To keep bruising minimal around the forehead, frown lines, and crow's feet, pause blood-thinning medications and supplements (ibuprofen, aspirin, fish oil, vitamin E) for about 48 hours, and skip alcohol the day before. Come with a clean, makeup-free upper face and flag any new medications since your consult.
• Pause blood thinners ~48h before
• Skip alcohol the day before
• Arrive with a bare, clean forehead
• Share recent meds or health changes
• Keep the next 24h low-key
What happens during upper face Botox
Your appointment takes about 10 to 15 minutes. A dermatologist-trained SOM provider maps the muscles behind your forehead lines, frown lines, and crow’s feet, then places small, precise injections. You may feel tiny pinches; numbing is usually not needed, and you can return to your day right away.
• 10 to 15 minute visit
• Tiny, precise injections
• Little to no discomfort
• No downtime
• Back to normal right away
Upper face Botox aftercare
Stay upright for about 4 hours, avoid rubbing the area, and skip strenuous exercise that day. Smoothing of forehead lines and crow’s feet appears over 3 to 7 days and peaks around 2 weeks. Results typically last 3 to 4 months.
• Stay upright ~4 hours
• Don’t rub the treated area
• No strenuous exercise that day
• Smoothing appears in 3 to 7 days
• Results last 3 to 4 months
Is upper face Botox safe, and what to expect after?
✓ Do
• Stay upright for 4 hours after treatment
• Apply ice gently if the forehead feels tender
• Let softening develop over 1 to 2 weeks
• Keep skin clean and makeup-free for a few hours
• Return at 2 weeks if dosing needs a touch-up
• Call us right away with any unusual symptoms
✗ Don't
• Do not rub or massage the forehead for 24 hours
• Do not lie flat or nap for 4 hours after
• No saunas, hot yoga, or intense exercise for 24 hours
• No alcohol for 24 hours
• Do not expect a frozen look or a permanent result
• Do not replace medical review with online advice
Questions patients ask before booking.
Other Botox treatments and related care.
SOM providers may combine upper face Botox with other treatments when a balanced facial plan is appropriate.
Upper Face Botox in Encinitas / North County San Diego.
SOM Aesthetics is located on N El Camino Real in Encinitas, minutes from Del Mar, La Jolla, Carlsbad, Solana Beach, and Rancho Santa Fe. Same-day upper face Botox available for qualified returning patients. Call (760) 766-7546.
