Cincinnati Dental Botox for Expression Lines
Reduce expression-related lines
Written by the Periodontics & Implantology At Cornerstone team. Medically reviewed by Dr. Stacey Blume, DMD, MS. Last reviewed: August 2026.
Botox at Periodontics & Implantology At Cornerstone
Botox is a neuromodulator that temporarily relaxes targeted facial muscles, which softens the dynamic expression lines that appear when you move your face: forehead lines, crow’s feet, and the lines between the brows. At Periodontics & Implantology at Cornerstone, Cincinnati dental Botox is one part of our facial care.
Periodontal training rests on detailed knowledge of facial anatomy: the muscles that drive expression, the planes of the face, and the soft tissue and bone underneath. Dr. Stacey Blume and Dr. Andrew Race work in that anatomy every day, and it carries into aesthetic treatment, where placement, depth, and proportion shape the result as much as the product does.
The lines and areas we can address
Botox works on lines that muscle movement creates, so it targets a specific set of concerns.
Forehead lines
The horizontal lines across your forehead deepen every time you raise your brows. Relaxing the muscles behind that motion softens the lines the motion leaves behind.
Crow's feet
The fine lines that fan out from the outer corners of your eyes come from squinting and smiling. We place Botox around the muscles responsible for that movement to soften the creasing there.
Frown lines between the brows
The vertical lines between your brows form as you concentrate, squint, or focus. We treat them by relaxing the muscles that pull the brows together.
Prominent hand veins and tendons
Botox isn’t limited to the face. Those who are bothered by prominent tendons or surface veins on the backs of the hands can have Botox placed there as well. We’ll talk through whether that makes sense for your goals during your consultation.
How does Botox fit alongside EmFace and EXION?
Botox, EmFace, and EXION each work on a different layer of the face, which is why we often plan them together:
- Botox: Relaxes the muscles that create expression lines.
- EXION: Uses radiofrequency microneedling to tighten skin and refine texture on the face or body.
- EmFace: Uses synchronized radiofrequency with HIFES muscle stimulation to lift and tone facial muscles without needles. It can also ease jaw muscle tension related to TMJ.
At your consultation, we’ll map out which treatments fit what you want to change and the best order for them.
Why choose a periodontal specialist for Botox?
Dr. Stacey Blume
Dr. Stacey Blume
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Board-certified by the American Board of Periodontology - Spear Education Study Club leader
- Member of the American Academy of Periodontology, ODA, ADA, Cincinnati Dental Society, and Greater Cincinnati Dental Continuum
- Named a Cincinnati Magazine Top Dentist since 2002
Dr. Andrew Race
Dr. Andrew Race
- Completed specialty training in periodontics and implantology
- Received the Dental Student Award for Achievement in Periodontology from the American Academy of Periodontology
This surgical and anatomical training shapes how we approach every Botox injection plan, from where we place the product to how we create balanced, natural-looking results.
What to expect at your consultation
Every facial aesthetics plan here starts with a conversation.
- We talk about your goals: We start with what you would like to address and what is realistic given your skin, your facial structure, and your timeline.
- Your provider walks through the options: You hear what each treatment that fits does, what it does not do, and what a typical course of care looks like.
- We handle the logistics: If you choose to move forward, we cover scheduling, sequencing, and any prep you should know about before your first appointment.
If this would be your first visit with us, here is what to know before your first appointment. No referral necessary.
Frequently asked questions about Cincinnati dental Botox
How much does Botox cost?
Your plan and its cost depend on which areas you want treated and how those areas fit with anything else you decide to do. Insurers treat most facial aesthetics work as cosmetic, so dental and medical plans typically don’t cover it. We’ll walk you through pricing and any available payment options at your consultation.
Am I a candidate for Botox?
Botox is great for those who are bothered by the lines that appear when the face moves, so it fits concerns like forehead lines, crow’s feet, and the lines between the brows. If what bothers you is skin texture or laxity instead, another treatment may serve you better, and we’ll say so at your consultation.
What areas can Botox treat?
On the face, we use Botox for forehead lines, crow’s feet at the outer corners of the eyes, and frown lines between the brows. Off the face, patients bothered by prominent veins or tendons on the backs of the hands can have Botox placed there too. We will talk through whether that application makes sense for your goals during your consultation.
Can I combine Botox with EmFace or EXION?
Yes. Many patients layer treatments, since Botox, EmFace, and EXION address different parts of the face, and we will map out the combination and the sequencing at your consultation. You can also read about the rest of the treatments we offer before you come in.
Why get Botox from a periodontal practice?
Placement, depth, and proportion decide how a Botox result looks, and those are questions about anatomy. Our specialists work in the muscles and soft tissue of the face every day as part of periodontal and implant care in Cincinnati, and we apply that same knowledge when we plan your treatment.
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