Botox is one of the most versatile cosmetic treatments available, capable of addressing wrinkles and fine lines across multiple areas of the face and neck. But with so many possibilities, where should you focus your treatment? Understanding which areas respond best to Botox—and how each treatment works—can help you make the most of your investment.
At Dermis Advanced Skin Care, we’ve treated thousands of Ottawa patients across every treatable zone. Based on our extensive experience, here are the five most popular and effective treatment areas for Botox.
1. Forehead Lines
Horizontal forehead lines are consistently the most requested Botox treatment area at our Ottawa clinic. These lines form from years of raising your eyebrows—whether from surprise, expression, or even unconscious muscle habits while working at a computer.
How Botox Treats Forehead Lines
Botox relaxes the frontalis muscle, which runs across the forehead and is responsible for lifting the brows. By reducing its contraction, the overlying skin smooths out and horizontal lines soften significantly.
What to Know
Forehead treatment requires careful dosing. Too much Botox can lower the brow position, creating a heavy feeling. This is why choosing an experienced injector like those at Dermis is essential—we use precise, conservative dosing that smooths lines while maintaining natural brow elevation and expression.
Typical units: 10–30 units | Results: 3–4 months | Onset: 5–7 days
2. Glabellar Lines (Frown Lines / “The 11s”)
Glabellar lines are the vertical creases that form between your eyebrows when you concentrate, squint, or frown. Often called “the 11s” because of their parallel appearance, these lines can make you look tired, angry, or stressed—even when you’re perfectly relaxed.
Why This Area Is So Popular
Frown lines are one of the first signs of aging that people notice in the mirror. They’re also among the areas where Botox produces the most dramatic and satisfying results. Health Canada specifically approved Botox for the treatment of glabellar frown lines in adults, making it one of the most studied and well-documented treatment areas.
The Treatment Process
Your injector will target the corrugator and procerus muscles with several small injections. The procedure takes just a few minutes, and most patients see significant softening within a week. Many first-time Botox patients choose to start with this single area before expanding to additional zones.
Typical units: 15–25 units | Results: 3–4 months | Onset: 3–5 days
3. Crow’s Feet
Crow’s feet are the fan-shaped wrinkles that radiate from the outer corners of your eyes. They appear when you smile, laugh, or squint—which is why they’re sometimes called “laugh lines.” While they can add character, many patients find that deep crow’s feet make them look older than they feel.
How Treatment Works
Botox is injected into the orbicularis oculi muscle, which encircles the eye. The key to excellent crow’s feet treatment is precision: your injector must relax the right muscle fibres while leaving others untouched so your smile remains natural and your lower eyelid retains its tone.
Results You Can Expect
Most patients notice a significant softening of crow’s feet within a week. The lines won’t vanish completely when you smile—nor should they—but they’ll be much less prominent both at rest and during expression. Many of our Ottawa patients consider crow’s feet treatment one of their most impactful investments.
Typical units: 8–16 per side | Results: 3–4 months | Onset: 5–7 days
4. Jawline and Masseter
Jawline and masseter treatment has surged in popularity, serving both cosmetic and therapeutic purposes. The masseter is the powerful muscle used for chewing, and when it’s overdeveloped—often from teeth grinding (bruxism) or clenching—it can create a square, wide jawline.
Cosmetic Benefits
Botox relaxes the masseter muscle, causing it to gradually slim down over several weeks. The result is a softer, more contoured jawline. Many patients appreciate the V-shaped facial profile that masseter Botox can create without any surgery.
Therapeutic Benefits
Beyond aesthetics, masseter Botox offers significant relief for people who suffer from bruxism, TMJ-related jaw pain, tension headaches originating from jaw clenching, and tooth wear from nighttime grinding.
Typical units: 25–50 per side | Results: 4–6 months | Onset: 2–4 weeks for slimming
5. Bunny Lines
Bunny lines are the diagonal wrinkles that appear on either side of your nose when you scrunch it up—like a rabbit. While they may seem like a minor concern, many patients who treat their forehead and crow’s feet notice bunny lines becoming more prominent as those surrounding muscles relax.
A Simple, Quick Treatment
Bunny lines require very few units of Botox—typically just 4 to 8—making them one of the most affordable add-on treatments. A small injection on each side of the nose smooths these creases without affecting your ability to smile or express naturally.
Many of our Ottawa patients add bunny lines to their treatment plan as a finishing touch that completes their overall facial rejuvenation.
Typical units: 4–8 units | Results: 3–4 months | Onset: 3–5 days
Honourable Mentions
While the five areas above are our most popular, Botox is also highly effective for lip lines (smoker’s lines), chin dimpling, eyebrow lifts, and neck bands. During your consultation, we’ll assess your unique facial anatomy and recommend the treatment areas that will give you the most impactful results.
Combining Multiple Areas
Many patients achieve the best results by treating multiple areas in a single session. This approach allows your injector to create balance and harmony across your entire face, ensuring no single area looks over-treated while others show signs of aging. At Dermis, we call this a “full upper face” treatment, and it’s our most popular combination.
Start Your Botox Treatment Plan
Every face is unique, and the best treatment areas for you depend on your individual anatomy and goals. Schedule your complimentary consultation at Dermis Advanced Skin Care to explore our full range of treatment areas and discover which zones will make the biggest difference for you.
