Botox in Abu Dhabi at House of Skincare is one of the most requested treatments at our clinic on Yas Island, and for good reason: when placed correctly by a trained physician, botulinum toxin relaxes the specific muscles that drive wrinkles without freezing your face or altering your natural expressions. Dr. Khadija Al Zaabi, DOH-licensed Consultant Dermatologist with more than 21 years of clinical experience, performs or directly supervises every Botox session at the clinic.

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Botulinum toxin type A works by blocking the signal between a motor nerve and its target muscle at the neuromuscular junction. The nerve releases acetylcholine to trigger a contraction; the toxin prevents that release. The muscle stays relaxed, the overlying skin stops creasing, and the wrinkle softens. The effect is temporary because nerve terminals gradually sprout new endings that restore the signal, typically after four to six months.

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Why House of Skincare?

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House of Skincare is a specialist dermatology and aesthetic clinic on Yas Island, rated 4.9 stars by over 490 patients on Google. Dr. Al Zaabi holds a DOH licence as a Consultant Dermatologist, which means she is authorised to administer injectables at a clinical standard that goes beyond a general aesthetic practitioner. Treatment plans at the clinic are built around your facial anatomy, not a standard protocol. The clinic uses named, quality-assured toxin products and calibrated injection volumes to ensure consistent results and minimise any risk of asymmetry or over-correction.

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Treatment Areas

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Forehead lines: Horizontal creases that form when you raise your brows are caused by the frontalis muscle. Small doses placed across the forehead soften these lines while preserving your ability to raise your brows naturally. Over-treating the frontalis causes brow heaviness, which is why precise dosing matters.

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Frown lines (glabellar lines): The vertical lines between the brows, often called the \”11s\”, are formed by the corrugator and procerus muscles pulling the brows inward and downward. This area responds very well to botulinum toxin. Most patients see a clear improvement within seven days and a full result by day fourteen.

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Crow’s feet: The fan-shaped lines at the outer corners of the eyes appear because the orbicularis oculi muscle contracts every time you smile or squint. Botox placed laterally relaxes these lines without affecting the central orbicularis, so you retain normal eye closure and expression.

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Brow lift: A small amount of toxin placed under the tail of the brow depresses the lateral brow depressors, allowing the frontalis to lift the outer brow slightly. This achieves an open, rested appearance without surgery.

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Gummy smile: When the upper lip elevates too far on smiling, exposing more than 3-4 mm of gum tissue, a small dose into the upper lip elevator muscles reduces the degree of elevation. The result is a more proportioned smile.

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Lip flip and lip lines: Injecting the orbicularis oris muscle around the upper lip causes the lip edge to roll outward slightly, creating a subtle fullness without adding volume. The same technique softens vertical lip lines in patients who are not ready for filler.

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Chin dimpling: Overactivity of the mentalis muscle creates an \”orange peel\” or cobblestone appearance on the chin. A single small dose into the mentalis smooths this effectively and lasts well.

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Jaw slimming and masseter reduction: For patients with a square lower face due to enlarged masseter muscles, repeated Botox into the masseter gradually reduces the muscle bulk, creating a softer, more oval facial contour. Results build over two to three treatment cycles.

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Nefertiti neck lift: The platysma muscle in the neck pulls the lower face and jawline downward with age. Placing toxin along the lower jawline and upper neck relaxes this pull, sharpening the jawline and reducing neck bands without surgery.

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Hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating): Botulinum toxin is highly effective for axillary (underarm), palmar (hand), and plantar (foot) hyperhidrosis. It blocks the nerve signal to sweat glands rather than muscles. Results typically last six months or longer in hyperhidrosis patients.

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The Procedure

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A Botox session at House of Skincare takes fifteen to twenty minutes. Before the injections, Dr. Al Zaabi assesses your facial muscle movement at rest and during expression. This assessment identifies which muscles need treatment and at what dose. A topical numbing cream is applied to the injection sites. Injections are placed using a fine-gauge needle; most patients describe the sensation as a brief pinch. There are typically four to five injection points per area.

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There is no downtime. You can return to work and normal activities immediately. Small bumps at the injection sites resolve within thirty minutes. Redness fades within the hour.

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Results: What to Expect and When

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The first signs of muscle relaxation appear within four to seven days. Full results are visible at two weeks. If you feel the result is uneven or insufficient at two weeks, a review appointment can address this with a small top-up dose. Results last four to six months on average. Patients who treat consistently often find that results extend slightly over time as the treated muscles gradually reduce in bulk.

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Aftercare

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For the first six to eight hours after treatment, avoid touching, rubbing, or applying pressure to the treated areas, and do not apply makeup. Avoid lying flat for four hours after injection. Skip facial massages, laser treatments, and heat-based therapies (sauna, steam room) for ten to fourteen days. Avoid strenuous exercise for twenty-four hours. These instructions protect against diffusion of the toxin to unintended muscle groups.

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Who Is a Good Candidate?

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Botox is suitable for adults with dynamic wrinkles \u2014 lines that appear or deepen during facial movement and are not yet present at rest. It is also appropriate for patients who want to address muscle-related concerns like jaw bulk, excessive sweating, or a gummy smile. Botox is not appropriate during pregnancy or breastfeeding, or if you have a known allergy to any component of the product. Dr. Al Zaabi will review your medical history at consultation before any treatment is planned.

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Combining Botox with Other Treatments

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Botox addresses dynamic wrinkles driven by muscle movement. It does not add volume or improve skin texture. Many patients at House of Skincare combine Botox with dermal fillers to restore volume loss in the cheeks, tear troughs, or lips, and with Profhilo or skin boosters to improve skin hydration and laxity. These treatments work in different layers and can be performed on the same visit or spaced apart depending on the clinical plan.

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• Smooths forehead lines, frown lines, and crow’s feet without surgery

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• Results visible within 7 days, lasting 4 to 6 months

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• 15-minute procedure with no downtime

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• Treats jaw bulk, gummy smile, neck bands, and excessive sweating

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• Performed by a DOH-licensed Consultant Dermatologist

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• Precise dosing tailored to your facial anatomy and movement patterns

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