Wrinkle Reduction & Neuromodulators in NJ

BOTOX® Cosmetic

Soften expression lines while maintaining the natural movement and character of your face with BOTOX® Cosmetic at Dr. Kaga's NJ practice. Dr. Mira Kaga personally performs injectable treatments at our Marlboro and East Brunswick, NJ locations, customizing placement and dosing to your facial anatomy, muscle movement, and aesthetic goals.

BOTOX Cosmetic is an FDA-approved neuromodulator used to temporarily improve the appearance of certain facial lines caused by repeated muscle movement. The goal at Dr. Kaga's NJ practice isn’t to make you look frozen or different — it’s to help you look smoother, refreshed, and naturally like yourself.

What Is BOTOX® Cosmetic?

BOTOX Cosmetic contains onabotulinumtoxinA, a type of botulinum toxin that temporarily reduces activity in targeted muscles.

Every time you smile, squint, raise your eyebrows, or frown, facial muscles contract and fold the skin above them. Over time, these repeated expressions can contribute to visible wrinkles and fine lines.

BOTOX works by temporarily reducing the nerve signals that cause specifically targeted muscles to contract. As muscle activity decreases, the overlying expression lines can gradually appear smoother.

What areas can BOTOX treat?

BOTOX Cosmetic is commonly used to soften expression lines in the upper face, including:

• Forehead lines
• Frown lines between the eyebrows, also known as “11 lines”
• Crow’s feet around the eyes

Depending on your anatomy and treatment goals, Dr. Kaga may also discuss other areas where neuromodulators may be appropriate.

Because every face moves differently, treatment isn’t based on a standard number of injections or a predetermined pattern. Dr. Kaga evaluates how your individual facial muscles move before developing your treatment plan.

Why choose Dr. Kaga for BOTOX in NJ?

BOTOX is highly technique-dependent. The product matters, but so do the injector’s understanding of facial anatomy, injection placement, dosing, and ability to anticipate how different muscles interact.

At Dr. Kaga's NJ practice, Dr. Kaga personally performs injectable treatments. As a physician injector, she evaluates your facial anatomy and movement before determining where and how much BOTOX to administer.

Her approach is guided by a simple philosophy: looking better doesn’t mean you need to look different.

Rather than eliminating every bit of facial movement, treatment is personalized to soften unwanted lines while maintaining natural expression and facial balance.

Can BOTOX help prevent wrinkles?

BOTOX primarily treats dynamic wrinkles — lines associated with repeated facial movement.

For some patients, reducing repetitive muscle contraction may also help keep certain expression lines from becoming more deeply etched into the skin over time. This is sometimes referred to as “preventative BOTOX.”

However, there’s no universal age when someone should start BOTOX. Whether treatment makes sense depends more on your facial movement, existing lines, anatomy, and personal goals than on a particular birthday.

What happens during a BOTOX treatment?

Your appointment begins with an assessment of your face at rest and in motion. Dr. Kaga may ask you to smile, frown, squint, or raise your eyebrows so she can see which muscles are contributing to the lines you want to address.

BOTOX is then administered into targeted muscles using a very fine needle. Treatment itself typically takes only a few minutes, although your appointment also allows time for evaluation and treatment planning.

Most patients describe the injections as brief pinches and can return to many of their normal activities afterward. Dr. Kaga will provide appropriate aftercare instructions following treatment.

When will I see BOTOX results?

BOTOX doesn’t produce its final result immediately. You may begin noticing changes within the first several days as activity in the treated muscles gradually decreases. Results typically continue developing after that, with the full effect generally assessed around two weeks following treatment.

Your individual onset can vary depending on the treatment area, dose, muscle strength, and your body’s response.

How long does BOTOX last?

For cosmetic treatment, BOTOX results commonly last approximately three to four months, although duration varies from patient to patient. As the effects gradually wear off, muscle movement returns and expression lines may become more noticeable again. Maintenance treatments can be scheduled according to how your results develop and your individual preferences.

Dr. Kaga can recommend an appropriate treatment schedule rather than automatically treating on a fixed timeline.

Will my BOTOX results look natural?

They should — and that’s a central part of Dr. Kaga’s approach. Natural BOTOX isn’t about removing every line or stopping all facial movement. It’s about understanding which muscles are creating unwanted lines and treating them strategically.

Your dose and injection pattern are customized to your anatomy, muscle strength, facial proportions, and the amount of movement you’d like to maintain.

The goal is for people to notice that you look refreshed — not to immediately know you’ve had BOTOX.

BOTOX vs. Dysport, Xeomin & DAXXIFY

BOTOX isn’t the only neuromodulator available at Dr. Kaga's NJ practice. We also offer Dysport®, Xeomin®, and DAXXIFY®. Although these products all temporarily modify targeted muscle activity, they are different formulations with their own characteristics, dosing, approved indications, and treatment considerations.

There isn’t one neuromodulator that’s automatically best for every patient. Your previous treatment experience, facial anatomy, muscle strength, treatment goals, and individual response can all help determine which option may be appropriate.

If you’re unsure which one to choose, you don’t need to decide before your appointment. Dr. Kaga can evaluate your needs and recommend an appropriate neuromodulator.

Schedule BOTOX® Cosmetic wrinkle reduction in Marlboro or East Brunswick, NJ

BOTOX® Cosmetic is an effective, non-surgical option for softening expression lines and wrinkles while maintaining a natural-looking appearance. Dr. Kaga will create a personalized treatment plan based on your facial anatomy, movement, and aesthetic goals.

Schedule your BOTOX consultation in Marlboro or East Brunswick, New Jersey, using our online appointment request form or by calling 848-837-5242.

Dysport®

Dysport® is an FDA-approved injectable neuromodulator designed to temporarily soften moderate-to-severe frown lines between the eyebrows. Similar to BOTOX® Cosmetic, Dysport works by reducing activity in targeted facial muscles that create expression lines over time.

Known for its relatively quick onset and natural-looking results, Dysport can be an excellent option for patients who want to look smoother and more refreshed without surgery or significant downtime. At Dr. Kaga’s practice in Marlboro and East Brunswick, NJ, every Dysport treatment is customized to your facial anatomy, muscle movement, and aesthetic goals.

How does Dysport® work?

Many wrinkles and fine lines develop from years of repeated facial movement. Frowning, squinting, and other expressions cause the muscles beneath the skin to contract, gradually creating lines that may become more noticeable over time.

Dysport contains abobotulinumtoxinA, a botulinum toxin type A that temporarily reduces nerve signals to specifically targeted muscles. As those muscles relax, the frown lines between the eyebrows gradually appear smoother.

Dysport doesn’t add volume or fill wrinkles. Instead, it addresses the muscle activity contributing to dynamic expression lines.

Why choose Dysport®?

Dysport is particularly well known for treating glabellar lines, often called frown lines or “11 lines,” between the eyebrows.

Benefits may include:

• Smoother moderate-to-severe frown lines
• Natural-looking results when appropriately dosed
• Results that may begin appearing within several days
• Quick treatment sessions
• No required downtime
• Treatment customized to your facial movement and anatomy

Dr. Kaga personally performs injectable treatments, allowing placement and dosing to be tailored to how your individual facial muscles move.

What can I expect during treatment?

Your appointment begins with an evaluation of your face at rest and in motion. Dr. Kaga may ask you to frown or make other facial expressions to identify the muscles contributing to the lines you’d like to address.

Dysport is then administered using a very fine needle at carefully selected injection points. Treatment itself typically takes only a few minutes, and most patients describe the injections as brief pinches.

You can generally return to your normal routine afterward. Temporary redness, swelling, tenderness, or bruising at the injection sites can occur, and Dr. Kaga will provide specific aftercare instructions.

When will I see results and how long will they last?

Dysport is known for its relatively quick onset. Some patients begin noticing improvement within two to three days, with results continuing to develop over the following days.

Results may last approximately three to four months for many patients, although individual duration varies. Clinical studies have shown improvement lasting up to five months in some patients.

Your muscle strength, treatment area, dose, metabolism, and individual response can all influence how long your results last.

Dysport® vs. BOTOX® Cosmetic

Dysport and BOTOX® Cosmetic are both botulinum toxin type A neuromodulators, but they are different formulations with different dosing characteristics.

Neither is automatically better for everyone. Some patients prefer the way Dysport works for them, while others may be better suited to BOTOX, Xeomin®, or DAXXIFY®.

You don’t need to choose a product before your appointment. Dr. Kaga can evaluate your facial anatomy, previous injectable experience, muscle strength, and goals to recommend the appropriate option.

Will Dysport® make me look frozen?

The goal of treatment isn’t to eliminate every facial expression. Natural-looking Dysport results depend on thoughtful dosing and precise placement. Dr. Kaga’s approach focuses on softening unwanted lines while maintaining appropriate movement, expression, and facial balance. The goal is to help you look refreshed while still looking like yourself.

Schedule Dysport® injections in Marlboro or East Brunswick, NJ

If you’re bothered by frown lines and wrinkles, Dysport may provide a quick, non-surgical way to achieve a smoother, refreshed appearance.

Schedule a personalized Dysport consultation with Dr. Kaga at her practice in Marlboro or East Brunswick, New Jersey. Call 848-837-5242 or fill out our online appointment request form to get started.

Xeomin®

Xeomin® is an FDA-approved neuromodulator injectable designed to temporarily soften moderate-to-severe frown lines between the eyebrows. Like BOTOX® Cosmetic and Dysport®, Xeomin works by reducing activity in targeted facial muscles that contribute to expression lines.

What makes Xeomin different is its purified formulation. Xeomin contains incobotulinumtoxinA without the accessory proteins found in some other botulinum toxin products, which is why it’s sometimes referred to as a “naked” neurotoxin.

At Dr. Kaga’s practice in Marlboro and East Brunswick, NJ, Xeomin treatments are customized according to your facial anatomy, muscle movement, and aesthetic goals for natural-looking results.

How does Xeomin® work?

Repeated facial expressions such as frowning, squinting, and raising your eyebrows cause certain facial muscles to contract. Over time, these repeated movements can contribute to visible wrinkles and fine lines.

Xeomin temporarily blocks the nerve signals that cause targeted muscles to contract. As activity in those muscles decreases, the overlying expression lines gradually appear smoother. Unlike dermal fillers, Xeomin doesn’t add volume beneath the skin. It specifically addresses wrinkles caused by muscle movement.

Why choose Xeomin®?

Patients may choose Xeomin because they want an effective neuromodulator with a highly purified formulation.

Benefits of Xeomin may include:

• Softening of moderate-to-severe frown lines
• A purified formulation without accessory proteins
• Quick, minimally invasive treatment
• No required downtime
• Results that maintain natural facial expression when appropriately dosed
• Treatment customized to your individual facial movement

Dr. Kaga can help determine whether Xeomin or another injectable is better suited to your anatomy, previous treatment experience, and goals.

What can Xeomin® treat?

Xeomin Cosmetic is FDA-approved to temporarily improve the appearance of moderate-to-severe glabellar lines, or the vertical “11 lines” that develop between the eyebrows.

Neuromodulators may also be used by experienced medical providers in other facial areas depending on a patient’s anatomy and goals. These uses should be individually evaluated, as not every treatment area represents an FDA-approved cosmetic indication for Xeomin.

During your consultation, Dr. Kaga will assess your face both at rest and in motion before recommending treatment.

How is Xeomin® different from BOTOX® and Dysport®?

Xeomin, BOTOX® Cosmetic, and Dysport® are all botulinum toxin type A neuromodulators, but their formulations aren’t identical.

Xeomin contains incobotulinumtoxinA and is formulated without accessory proteins. BOTOX contains onabotulinumtoxinA, while Dysport contains abobotulinumtoxinA. Each product also has its own dosing and treatment characteristics, so their units aren’t interchangeable.

There isn’t one neuromodulator that’s automatically best for every patient. Dr. Kaga can recommend an option based on your facial anatomy, muscle strength, previous injectable experience, and desired result.

Am I a candidate for Xeomin®?

Xeomin may be appropriate for adults who are bothered by expression lines between the eyebrows and want a non-surgical way to soften their appearance.

Your candidacy depends on more than the presence of a wrinkle. Dr. Kaga will consider your medical history, facial anatomy, muscle movement, previous neuromodulator treatments, and aesthetic goals before recommending Xeomin.

If you’ve previously used another neuromodulator and are interested in trying Xeomin, your consultation is also an opportunity to discuss how your previous treatments performed.

What can I expect during treatment?

Dr. Kaga will first evaluate your facial movement to identify the muscles contributing to your frown lines. Xeomin is then administered into carefully selected areas using a very fine needle.

Treatment is quick, and most patients describe the injections as brief pinches. There is typically no required downtime, although temporary redness, swelling, tenderness, or bruising at the injection sites can occur.

When will I see results and how long will they last?

Xeomin results develop gradually following treatment. You may begin noticing improvement within several days, with the full effect generally evaluated within approximately two weeks.

Results commonly last around three to four months, although duration varies depending on factors such as the treatment area, dose, muscle strength, and your individual response.

As the effects wear off, normal muscle activity gradually returns. Dr. Kaga can recommend a maintenance schedule based on how your results develop.

Will Xeomin® make me look frozen?

Neuromodulator treatment doesn’t have to eliminate your natural expression. Dr. Kaga customizes the dose and placement based on how your individual facial muscles move.

The goal is to soften unwanted expression lines while maintaining facial balance and helping you continue to look like yourself—just more refreshed.

Schedule Xeomin® treatments in Marlboro or East Brunswick, NJ

If you’re considering Xeomin for frown lines or want to understand how it compares with BOTOX Cosmetic, Dysport, or DAXXIFY®, schedule a personalized consultation with Dr. Kaga.

Appointments are available at Dr. Kaga’s practice in Marlboro and East Brunswick, New Jersey. Fill out our online appointment request form or call 848-837-5242 to get started.

DAXXIFY®

DAXXIFY® is a long-lasting injectable treatment designed to soften moderate-to-severe frown lines between the eyebrows while maintaining a natural, refreshed appearance. Like other neuromodulators, DAXXIFY temporarily reduces the muscle activity that causes expression lines to form and deepen over time.

What makes DAXXIFY different is its peptide-powered formulation and duration. Results can last approximately 4–6 months on average, making it an appealing option for patients who want smoother frown lines with potentially fewer treatments throughout the year.

At Dr. Kaga’s practice in Marlboro and East Brunswick, NJ, DAXXIFY treatments are personalized to your facial anatomy, muscle movement, and aesthetic goals.

How does DAXXIFY® work?

Every time you frown, squint, or make certain facial expressions, the muscles between your eyebrows contract and repeatedly fold the overlying skin. Over time, these movements can contribute to increasingly noticeable fine lines and wrinkles.

DAXXIFY contains daxibotulinumtoxinA-lanm, a purified botulinum toxin type A. When carefully injected into targeted muscles, it temporarily reduces the muscle activity responsible for moderate-to-severe frown lines.

As the treated muscles relax, the lines between the brows gradually appear smoother without surgery or significant downtime.

Why choose DAXXIFY®?

One of the biggest reasons patients choose DAXXIFY is its longevity. While the duration varies from patient to patient, DAXXIFY is designed to provide longer-lasting correction of frown lines, with results lasting approximately four to six months on average.

Benefits of DAXXIFY may include:

• Smoother moderate-to-severe frown lines
• Results that may last approximately 4–6 months
• A quick, minimally invasive treatment
• No required downtime
• Treatment customized to your facial movement and anatomy
• A peptide-powered formulation without human serum albumin

Dr. Kaga can help determine whether DAXXIFY or another neuromodulator is better suited to your goals and previous injectable experience.

How is DAXXIFY® different from other neuromodulators?

DAXXIFY belongs to the same general category of injectable treatments as BOTOX® Cosmetic, Dysport®, and Xeomin®, but the products aren’t identical.

DAXXIFY is distinguished by its proprietary peptide-based formulation. It does not contain human serum albumin or animal-derived components in its formulation. It is also known for its longer duration, which may be particularly appealing to patients who prefer more time between treatments.

There isn’t one neuromodulator that’s best for everyone. Your muscle strength, anatomy, previous treatment experience, desired degree of movement, and how your body responds can all influence which injectable is most appropriate.

What areas can DAXXIFY® treat?

DAXXIFY is FDA-approved for the temporary improvement of moderate-to-severe glabellar lines, commonly known as frown lines or “11 lines,” in adults. These lines develop between the eyebrows and can become increasingly visible after years of repeated facial movement.

During your consultation, Dr. Kaga will evaluate your face at rest and in motion to determine the appropriate treatment plan for your concerns.

Am I a candidate for DAXXIFY®?

DAXXIFY may be appropriate for adults who are bothered by moderate-to-severe frown lines and want a non-surgical injectable treatment. There’s no universal age when you need to begin neuromodulator treatment. Some patients start when expression lines first become noticeable, while others seek treatment after lines have become more established.

Rather than treating based on age alone, Dr. Kaga considers your facial anatomy, muscle activity, existing lines, medical history, and aesthetic goals.

What can I expect during treatment?

Your appointment begins with an assessment of your facial movement and the lines you’d like to improve. Dr. Kaga will determine the appropriate injection points and dose based on your individual anatomy.

DAXXIFY is administered using a very fine needle, and most patients describe the injections as brief pinches. Treatment itself takes only a few minutes, and there is typically no required downtime.

Temporary redness, swelling, tenderness, or bruising around the injection sites may occur. You’ll receive specific aftercare instructions following your appointment.

When will I see results and how long will they last?

DAXXIFY begins working relatively quickly. Some patients may notice changes as early as the first day or two, with results continuing to develop afterward. One of DAXXIFY’s distinguishing features is its duration. Results can last approximately four to six months on average, although your individual experience may vary based on factors such as muscle strength, dose, treatment area, and your body’s response.

Dr. Kaga can recommend an appropriate maintenance schedule based on how your results develop rather than automatically treating at a fixed interval.

Will DAXXIFY® make me look frozen?

The goal isn’t to eliminate every facial expression. Natural-looking neuromodulator treatment depends on thoughtful placement and dosing. Dr. Kaga customizes treatment according to how your individual facial muscles move, allowing her to soften unwanted frown lines while preserving appropriate facial expression and balance.

The goal is simple: to help you look refreshed, not different.

Schedule DAXXIFY® treatments in Marlboro or East Brunswick, NJ

If you’re looking for a longer-lasting option to soften frown lines, DAXXIFY may be worth considering. Dr. Kaga can evaluate your facial movement and goals and determine whether DAXXIFY, BOTOX Cosmetic, Dysport, Xeomin, or another approach is right for you.

Schedule your consultation at Dr. Kaga’s practice in Marlboro or East Brunswick, New Jersey, by filling out our online appointment request form or calling 848-837-5242.