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A neuromodulator is an injectable made from purified botulinum toxin type A that temporarily relaxes the small facial muscles behind dynamic wrinkles — forehead lines, frown “11s” and crow’s feet. For cosmetic use, the two neuromodulators in Lutz, FL we offer are Botox® and Dysport®. Both are FDA-approved; the main difference is onset — not whether they work.
At Nu Image Medspa (3939 Cheval Blvd, just off N Dale Mabry Hwy), every neuromodulator injection is placed by a Diamond-status injector — the top tier of injectors nationwide — with 20+ years of experience and a 4.7-star rating. Most visits use about 10–64 units (roughly $120–$600), with results in a few days, lasting 3–4 months and no downtime. Call 813.949.3300.
Every time you raise your brows, squint or frown, a tiny muscle pulls the skin into a crease. Do it tens of thousands of times a year and those creases stop bouncing back — they become etched-in lines. A neuromodulator injection places a few units of botulinum toxin type A into those specific muscles, gently dialing down the pull so the skin above stays smooth. You keep your expressions; you just stop reinforcing the fold. That is why neuromodulators are the most-requested treatment for wrinkles at virtually every reputable med spa.
Is Botox® a neuromodulator? Yes — Botox® is simply the best-known brand of neuromodulator. Dysport® is another. People say “Botox®” colloquially when referring to neuromodulators the same way they say “Kleenex” when referring to any facial tissue. At Nu Image Medspa, we offer two neuromodulators in Lutz: Botox® and Dysport®. Our Diamond-status injector will use their 20+ years of expertise to help determine which one suits your face.
A neuromodulator treatment in Lutz has to account for the way faces age here. Lutz sits in the heart of the Tampa Bay sun belt, ringed by lakes — Lake Wilson, the Lakes at Lutz, and the chain of ponds threading through Cheval and Calusa. Layer on the Florida UV, golf at TPC Tampa Bay and Cheval, the boating, and a year-round outdoor lifestyle, and you get one result: dynamic expression lines that set in earlier and deeper than they do in cooler, cloudier climates.
Every squint against glare off the water and every smile on the 18th green is a micro-contraction. Repeat it thousands of times a year under intense sun and you accelerate crow’s feet, frown “11s” and forehead lines. That’s why neuromodulators in Lutz tend to be a two-front strategy — softening the lines you already have and getting ahead of the ones the sun is etching next — and why choosing the right product (Botox® or Dysport®) is critical and should never be an afterthought.
Up north, aesthetic treatments have a “season.” In Lutz, faces are on display 12 months a year — galas in Cheval, weekends on the lake, school events near Steinbrenner High, Gaither High and Schwarzkopf Elementary. There’s no winter to hide under. That’s exactly why no-downtime neuromodulators fit the Lutz calendar: get treated on a Tuesday evening (we’re open until 7) and be back to your routine the next day. Many clients in the area also pair their tox with dermal fillers for a complete refresh.
Several neuromodulators exist, but Botox® and Dysport® are the best-known brands with the longest track record — and the two we offer. Both are FDA-approved botulinum toxin type A. In practice, the main difference is onset, and some clients simply have a preference.
The original, best-known neuromodulator — for frown lines, crow’s feet, masseter slimming and preventative treatment.
A fast-onset neuromodulator many clients prefer for a smooth, natural refresh.
| Feature | Botox®OnabotulinumtoxinA | Dysport®AbobotulinumtoxinA |
|---|---|---|
| Onset (first results) | ~4–7 days | ~3–5 days (slightly sooner) |
| Best suited for | Clients who prefer it or have used it happily before | Clients who’d like results to show a little sooner |
| Typical duration | ~3–4 months | ~3–4 months |
| Downtime | None | None |
| Natural-look factor | Excellent, in skilled hands | Excellent, in skilled hands |
Still torn? That’s the point of a consult. Your Diamond-status injector maps your muscle movement and recommends the right neuromodulator — or a combination — for a result that looks like you, not like “work.”
| Products offered | Botox® & Dysport® (botulinum toxin type A) |
|---|---|
| Best for | Forehead lines, frown “11s,” crow’s feet, masseter / facial slimming, lip flip, platysmal bands (neck), preventative treatment |
| Typical units | ~10–64 units per visit, depending on areas & product |
| Typical cost (Lutz) | About $120–$600 per visit · priced per unit · see monthly specials |
| Results appear | Dysport® ~3–5 days · Botox® ~4–7 days · full effect ~2 weeks |
| Results last | 3–4 months (masseter often 4–6 months) |
| Downtime | None — back to work, errands or golf the same day |
| Injected by | Board Certified ARNP, Diamond-status injector · 20+ years’ experience |
Pricing is approximate and confirmed at your complimentary consultation. Both are priced per unit, so compare your total treatment price rather than the per-unit number. Ask about current specials and flexible payment plans.
Botox® and Dysport® treat the same areas; your injector tailors the plan to your face. Common areas include:
Soften the horizontal lines that deepen from years of expressive movement and squinting in the sun.
~10–30 units
Relax the glabella between the brows to ease the angry or tired look that concentrated squinting creates.
~20 units
The classic Florida giveaway. Smooth the lines fanning from the eyes after a lifetime of sun and smiles.
~12–24 units
Slim a strong, square jawline and relieve clenching & TMJ tension — popular with high-stress Tampa Bay professionals. Uses more units, so cost runs higher.
~10–30 units / side
A few units to gently roll the upper lip outward for subtle fullness. Pairs beautifully with filler.
A non-surgical brow lift, bunny lines, chin dimpling, gummy smile and neck bands — ask at your consult.
Not sure whether Botox® or Dysport® — or how many units — is right for you? A quick consultation maps it out, with pricing confirmed up front.
There’s no magic number — but in a high-UV market like Lutz, lines start forming years earlier than they do up north, and that shifts the math. Preventative neuromodulators (sometimes called “baby Botox®”) use smaller, lighter doses to soften early expression lines before they etch in as permanent creases. It’s one of the fastest-growing requests we see from clients in their late 20s and 30s.
Preventative treatment lets them slow the process while it’s still easy to manage. Lighter dosing keeps full, natural expression; you just stop reinforcing the fold every time you squint into the Florida glare. Older clients, meanwhile, often start in their 40s or beyond to soften lines that are already there. Either way, the goal is subtle, natural results — never frozen.
With neuromodulators, who holds the needle is everything. A few units misplaced — or the wrong product for the area — is the difference between a rested, natural look and a heavy, “done” one. Nu Image Medspa is a Diamond-status injector practice — a designation earned by the top tier of injectors in the country, reserved for the highest-volume, most experienced providers.
For over 20 years, Lutz and greater Tampa Bay have trusted us to choose between Botox® and Dysport® — and to dose each one — for results that look like you on your best day. That track record, and our 4.7-star reputation, is why clients drive in from across North Tampa and keep coming back.
We assess your facial movement, sun history and goals, then recommend Botox® or Dysport® and map your units.
Quick, comfortable injections — usually 10–15 minutes. No anesthesia needed.
No downtime. Avoid heat, exercise and rubbing the area for the rest of the day.
Smoothing begins in a few days, peaks at ~2 weeks, with an optional touch-up review.
We’re centrally located on Cheval Blvd, an easy drive from across the area. Tap your neighborhood for directions and local details.
Cheval →
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Drive times are approximate — check live directions for your exact route. Free on-site parking at 3939 Cheval Blvd, Lutz, FL 33558.
A neuromodulator is an injectable made from purified botulinum toxin type A that temporarily relaxes the small facial muscles behind dynamic wrinkles — forehead lines, frown “11s” and crow’s feet. Botox® and Dysport® are the two neuromodulators we offer in Lutz. (This is different from medical neuromodulation, which uses implanted devices for pain or bladder conditions — unrelated to cosmetic injectables.)
Yes. Botox® is a neuromodulator — it’s one brand of botulinum toxin type A; Dysport® is another. Both are FDA-approved neuromodulator injections that soften expression lines. The right one depends on your anatomy and goals, which your Diamond-status injector confirms at your consultation.
Neither is universally better — both are excellent botulinum toxin type A. The main difference is onset: Dysport® tends to show results a little sooner (~3–5 days) than Botox® (~4–7 days). Beyond that, some clients simply have a preference. Your Diamond-status injector recommends the right one for you at your consultation.
Both Botox® and Dysport® are priced per unit. Most visits use roughly 10–64 units, so a typical treatment runs about $120–$600 depending on the areas treated. Compare your total treatment price rather than the per-unit number, since the two are priced differently per unit. Masseter (facial slimming) sessions use more units and cost more. Your exact units and price are confirmed at your complimentary consultation, and we run new specials every month.
Botox® and Dysport® both typically last 3–4 months. Because Lutz is a year-round, sun-and-water market, most clients maintain results every 3–4 months. Masseter (jaw-slimming) treatments often last longer — around 4–6 months.
There’s no required age. Many Lutz clients begin preventative (“baby”) treatment in their late 20s and 30s, using lighter doses to slow early lines before they etch in — popular in a high-UV market where squinting on the lakes and golf course accelerates crow’s feet. Others start in their 40s or later to soften existing lines. Your injector tailors the dose to your skin and goals.
Yes. Masseter neuromodulator injections relax the large jaw muscle to slim a square or bulky jawline and relieve teeth-clenching and TMJ tension. Most patients need 10–30 units per side and see facial slimming over several weeks; because more product is used, masseter treatment costs more than a standard forehead or frown-line session.
No. Botox® and Dysport® require no downtime — most clients return straight to work, errands or a round of golf. Just avoid rubbing the area and intense heat or exercise for the rest of the day. Visible results begin in a few days and peak around 2 weeks.
We’re at 3939 Cheval Blvd, Lutz, FL 33558, just off N Dale Mabry Hwy near Cheval, Steinbrenner High School and Gaither High School — serving Lutz, Carrollwood, Northdale, Cheval, Odessa and Land O’ Lakes. Free on-site parking. Call 813.949.3300 to book.