Daxxify in Santa Barbara
Conveniently located in Montecito and serving Santa Barbara, Malibu, Thousand Oaks, and the Greater Los Angeles region.
Daxxify™ is an FDA-approved neuromodulator that lasts 6+ months (twice as long as Botox), uses peptide technology instead of human/animal proteins, and shows results in 24-48 hours.
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What is Daxxify?
Daxxify represents the first major innovation in neuromodulators in over two decades, developed through years of research into peptide-based stabilization technology. While traditional treatments like Botox require touch-ups every three to four months, Daxxify leverages proprietary Peptide Exchange Technology to deliver results that can last up to six months or longer for many patients.
What sets this treatment apart isn't just the advanced formulation, it's how The Riviera Medical Spa's expert nurse injectors, trained under Dr. Adam Lowenstein's protocols, approach each injection. Under the medical direction of a board-certified facial plastic surgeon with over 25 years of specialized experience in facial anatomy, our team considers your facial anatomy, expression patterns, and aesthetic goals to create a result that looks refreshed, never frozen.
Unlike older neuromodulators that rely on human serum albumin or animal-derived proteins as stabilizers, Daxxify uses a novel peptide that's completely free of human or animal byproducts. The result is a cleaner formulation that works more efficiently with your body's natural processes.
Am I a Good Candidate for Daxxify?
If you're frustrated by the constant cycle of neuromodulator appointments every few months, or if you've found that traditional treatments don't last as long as you'd hoped, Daxxify might offer the solution you're seeking.
The ideal candidate understands that exceptional results come from both advanced technology and skilled application. You might be considering Daxxify if you lead a busy lifestyle and value fewer appointments without compromising quality, or if you've previously had positive experiences with neuromodulators but want something more sophisticated.
What We Can Address with Daxxify:
Moderate to severe frown lines between the brows
Dynamic forehead creases that appear with expression
Early crow's feet that respond well to precise targeting
Expression lines that have become more pronounced over time
Maintenance of results from previous aesthetic treatments
Different Areas of Daxxify Use
What makes Daxxify different is how it treats muscle activity as a dynamic system, not just individual injection points. The Riviera Medical Spa team, trained under Dr. Lowenstein's protocols, targets different muscle groups based on how your face has aged and your specific expression patterns.
Glabellar Lines: The vertical lines between your brows are treated with precise injections that respect the natural movement patterns of the corrugator and procerus muscles.
Forehead Lines: Horizontal creases are addressed by targeting the frontalis muscle while preserving natural brow elevation and expression.
Crow's Feet: The delicate muscles around the eyes require specialized technique to smooth lines while maintaining your natural smile.
Advanced Applications: Depending on your anatomy, Daxxify can also address bunny lines, lip lines, and neck bands when appropriate.
The key difference lies in our team's understanding of facial anatomy. Each injection is placed strategically, considering how relaxing one muscle might affect the others around it.
This comprehensive approach, guided by Dr. Lowenstein's surgical expertise, helps ensure your results look balanced and natural.
What to Expect During Your Daxxify Procedure
Treatment is performed at The Riviera Medical Spa, located within Dr. Lowenstein's private facility in Montecito, where patients benefit from a discreet, medical-grade setting. The procedure typically takes 30 minutes, including consultation and aftercare instructions.
Small injections are made in precise locations using ultra-fine needles. From there, our expert nurse injectors follow Dr. Lowenstein's specific protocols for dosage and placement, customized to your facial structure and goals. The peptide technology often means you'll see initial results within 24 to 48 hours, faster than many traditional neuromodulators.
Because our team customizes the approach to your facial anatomy under Dr. Lowenstein's medical direction, the treatment is not rushed or templated. Every injection is designed to maximize both safety and natural-looking results.
Results and Recovery Process
Downtime is minimal, with most patients returning to normal activities immediately. You may notice some minor redness or swelling at injection sites, but this typically resolves within a few hours. Any bruising, if it occurs, can usually be concealed with makeup and resolves within a few days.
What stands out about Daxxify is how the results develop. Initially, patients often notice their expressions feel more relaxed and comfortable. As the treatment takes full effect over the first week, the smoothing becomes more apparent, creating a refreshed appearance that still feels authentically like you.
Because the peptide technology works more efficiently with your muscle receptors, the outcome tends to last significantly longer than traditional treatments. While no neuromodulator is permanent, many patients enjoy their results for six months or more, requiring only two treatments per year instead of the typical three to four.
Why Choose The Riviera Medical Spa?
The Riviera Medical Spa operates under the medical direction of Dr. Adam Lowenstein, a board-certified plastic surgeon with over 25 years of facial surgery expertise, ensuring every injection is guided by expert-level anatomical knowledge.
Our approach goes beyond simply following dosing guidelines. Our team evaluates your facial movements, considers any previous treatments you've had, and develops an injection strategy that enhances your natural beauty rather than creating an artificial appearance. This level of precision is especially important with Daxxify, given its longer duration of action.
Patients choose The Riviera Medical Spa because they want results that reflect sophistication and subtlety, delivered by a team that understands technique matters as much as technology.
How Much Does Daxxify Cost?
The price of Daxxify depends on your anatomy, treatment areas, and whether other procedures are performed at the same time. While the per-unit cost may be higher than traditional neuromodulators, the extended duration often makes the annual cost comparable or even lower due to requiring only 2 treatments per year versus 3-4 treatments with other options.
A detailed treatment plan and pricing will be provided after your consultation and assessment with our expert team.
Insurance Coverage for the Daxxify
As with other cosmetic treatments, Daxxify is considered elective and is not covered by insurance. The Riviera Medical Spa team can discuss financing options during your visit if needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is Daxxify different from other neuromodulators like Botox and Dysport?
Daxxify is the only neuromodulator formulated with peptide technology rather than human serum albumin or animal proteins. This creates both a longer duration of effect (6+ months vs. 3-4 months) and faster onset (24-48 hours vs. 3-7 days). The peptide acts like a delivery system, enhancing how the active ingredient attaches to nerve endings for more efficient and longer-lasting muscle relaxation.
Will I need more units compared to Botox?
Not necessarily. While Daxxify uses different unit measurements, the actual amount of active ingredient is about the same. Units between products can't be compared directly… it's like comparing different currencies. Our team will determine the appropriate dosage based on your anatomy and goals during consultation.
Can I exercise after treatment?
We recommend avoiding intense exercise for the first 24 hours. Most other activities can be resumed immediately.
Is Daxxify™ safe for long-term use?
Yes. Daxxify completed the largest clinical trial program ever conducted for a neuromodulator, involving over 2,700 participants with no serious treatment-related adverse events reported. The safety profile is consistent with other FDA-approved neuromodulators, with the most common side effects being mild and temporary: headache (6%), eyelid drooping (2%), and facial muscle weakness (1%).
Can Daxxify™ help if other neuromodulators stopped working for me?
Daxxify™ may be an excellent option for patients who have developed resistance to traditional neuromodulators or who metabolize treatments unusually quickly. The peptide technology works differently than conventional stabilizers, potentially providing effective results even when other treatments have become less responsive.
Ready to See the Difference?
If you're looking for a neuromodulator that does more than temporarily smooth lines, Daxxify™ at The Riviera Medical Spa might be worth exploring.
The Riviera Medical Spa, under Dr. Lowenstein's medical direction, welcomes patients from across the country to our Santa Barbara practice. During your consultation, you'll receive a personalized assessment from our expert team, have a chance to review real patient results, and learn whether this advanced approach is right for you.
Call us at 805-969-9004 to schedule your consultation.
