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Injectables · Neuromodulators

Dietician Services

Softened movement — never frozen. A treatment we dose to your facial anatomy, your timeline, and your tolerance.

Appointment time
45–60 minutes
Initial results
2–4 weeks
Program length
3–6 months
Starting at
$95 / session

The Overview

What it is, briefly.

Five-minute read. Skip ahead to pricing, what to expect, or FAQ.

Botox (onabotulinumtoxinA) is a purified protein that temporarily softens the muscles responsible for dynamic expression lines — the forehead lines you make when you raise your brows, the "11s" between your eyebrows when you frown, the crow's feet that come with a smile.

At Marea, we treat Botox as a precision tool, not a uniform dose. The number of units, the placement, and the cadence are written by your provider after looking at your face at rest and in motion — and refined at every subsequent visit.

We offer Botox, Dysport (faster onset), and Daxxify (longer duration). Our providers will recommend which neuromodulator is most appropriate for your goals at your consultation.

By the area

Areas we treat.

Forehead Softens horizontal lines. Typical dose: 10–20 units.
Glabella (the 11s) Relaxes the frown between the brows. Typical dose: 20–25 units.
Crow's feet Smooths smile lines at the eyes. Typical dose: 10–24 units.
Brow lift Opens and lifts the brow. Typical dose: 4–8 units.
Masseter (jaw slimming) Slims the jaw and eases clenching. Typical dose: 40–60 units.
Platysmal bands (neck) Softens vertical neck cords. Typical dose: 20–40 units.

What to expect

Your Botox visit at Marea.

DAY 0 · 15 min

Photo & assessment

Standardized photography from three angles. Provider examines musculature at rest and in motion.

DAY 0 · 15 min

Injection

Topical numbing if desired. Most patients describe it as a series of small pinches. Minimal bruising.

DAY 3–7

Initial results

Most patients see the first softening at day 4. Full effect by day 14.

DAY 14

Touch-up visit

Complimentary 2-week follow-up. We reassess and add small touch-ups, included.

Pricing, transparently.

Per-unit pricing. No surprises.

We bill per-unit — never per-area — so you only pay for what you receive. A written estimate is provided before any treatment.

Dietician Services
Most popular
The original neuromodulator. 3–4 months duration. Tracked through Allē rewards.
$13/ unit
Dysport
Most popular
Faster onset (2–3 days). Best for first-time treatment in younger patients.
$5/ unit (3 units = 1 Botox)
Daxxify
Most popular
6-month duration. Higher up-front cost; fewer visits per year.
$18/ unit
Xeomin
Most popular
"Naked" formulation without accessory proteins. For patients with prior antibody resistance.
$14/ unit
2-week touch-up
Most popular
Included with every new-area treatment.
Complimentary

Tide Club Members

Members pay $80 / session on dietician sessions, with priority booking and quarterly wellness check-ins included. $185 / month.

Financing

We accept CareCredit and Cherry. Apply in-studio at your consultation; approval typically takes under five minutes.

Client Success Stories

Three of our clients.

Documented progress. Consistent tracking methods. Real results from real clients.

Before
After · 8 wks

Custom nutrition plan · weight management program · age 38

Before
After · 8 wks

Metabolic health program · cholesterol & energy goals · age 44

Before
After · 12 wks

Body composition program · lean muscle & fat loss goals · age 36

Your dietician

Sophie Chen, RD

Registered Dietitian · Board Certified · 11 yrs experience

Sophie has guided hundreds of clients through personalized nutrition programs over the past decade. She is a published contributor to dietetic wellness journals and mentors fellow dietitians on her evidence-based, whole-person approach to sustainable health.

She sees patients Tuesday through Saturday. Most dietician appointments with Sophie are bookable within ten days.

Book with Sophie

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Where our dietician patients drive in from.

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Common questions

Before your visit.

Eight of the most common questions our Botox patients ask. Find more on our FAQ page.

All FAQs
It depends on the strength of your facial muscles and the areas you want treated. As a rough guide, a full upper face (forehead + glabella + crow's feet) is typically 40–55 units. We assess and quote a specific number at your consultation, and you only pay for what's injected.
Most patients describe the injections as a brief pinch. We use 32-gauge ultra-fine needles and apply topical numbing on request. A typical visit involves 8–14 small injections and is over in under fifteen minutes.
First softening is typically visible at day 3–4, with full effect at day 10–14. We schedule a complimentary touch-up visit at two weeks for first-time patients in a given area.
Not in this practice. Our default is a conservative dose that preserves natural movement. Patients who want a more dramatic result can request additional units, but we start lower and add as needed.
Most patients return every 3–4 months for Botox. Dysport sometimes lasts slightly longer. Daxxify can last up to 6 months and is suitable for patients who travel often or prefer fewer visits per year.
The most common side effects are minor bruising at the injection site, mild headache for 24 hours, and rare temporary eyelid heaviness. Serious side effects are extraordinarily rare in the hands of an experienced injector. We review the full informed consent before any treatment.
We ask patients to avoid strenuous exercise, alcohol, and lying flat for 4 hours post-treatment. After that, you may resume your normal routine. Travel by plane is fine the same day.
Yes. We partner with CareCredit and Cherry for 6–24 month financing. Our Tide Club membership also offers a per-unit discount and includes priority booking and quarterly HydraFacials.

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Begin

Ready when you are.

Same-week Botox consultations are usually available. New patients always begin with a 45-minute visit.