Aesthetic Medicine · Zurich HB
Botox in Zurich
Botox (botulinum toxin) by a doctor, right at Zurich main station. Conservatively dosed, planned and injected in person by Dipl. med. Harris Romanos, general practitioner FMH.
From CHF 250 per zone · Consultation CHF 50
Treatment
What Botox is and what it can do.
"Botox" is the best known brand name for botulinum toxin, and in everyday language the word stands for every product with this active ingredient. Botulinum toxin is a prescription medicine. For a few months it reduces the signal from nerve to muscle. The treated muscle contracts less strongly, so the skin above it folds less.
That is why the treatment works mainly on expression lines, the lines caused by movement: on the forehead, between the eyebrows and beside the eyes. Lines that stay deep even when the face is completely relaxed usually soften, but they do not necessarily disappear. We discuss this openly before treatment.
At our practice at Zurich HB, Dipl. med. Harris Romanos plans and injects every treatment himself. We use a preparation approved in Switzerland; which one, we discuss in the consultation. Dosing is conservative. The aim is a relaxed expression that keeps your natural movement. If needed, we would rather add a little at the follow-up than give too much at the start.
At a glance
- Duration
- about 20 minutes
- Onset
- 3 to 7 days
- Full effect
- after about 2 weeks
- Lasts (face)
- about 3 to 4 months
- Downtime
- usually none
- Price
- from CHF 250 per zone
More on how it works and its limits: Wrinkle treatment.
Treatment areas
Where Botox is used.
1 zone · from CHF 250
Forehead lines
Horizontal lines when you raise your brows. We assess the forehead together with the frown lines so the brows do not drop.
More on forehead lines →1 zone · from CHF 250
Frown lines
The vertical line between the eyebrows that often makes a face look tense or tired.
More on frown lines →1 zone · from CHF 250
Crow's feet
The laughter lines beside the eyes. Fine dosing matters most here, so your smile still looks like yours.
More on crow's feet →Masseter · from CHF 500
Jaw muscle and teeth grinding
A strong jaw muscle, grinding at night or tension in the jaw. The effect often lasts longer here than on the face.
More on masseter →Underarms · from CHF 500
Excessive sweating
Heavy underarm sweating (hyperhidrosis). First we check whether another cause is behind it.
More on hyperhidrosis →Process
How your appointment works.
Consultation
We look at how your face moves, go through your health, medication and expectations, and tell you whether treatment makes sense. You know the price before we treat. CHF 50, credited if treated the same day.
Treatment
About 20 minutes. A few fine injections at the planned points, without anaesthesia. Most people go straight back to work. On the day itself please avoid sport and sauna, and do not massage the areas.
Follow-up
After about two weeks we check the effect. If one point looks uneven, a small touch-up is included in the price.
Duration
How long Botox lasts.
The effect starts after 3 to 7 days and is fully developed after about two weeks. On the face it usually lasts 3 to 4 months, in the jaw muscle often 4 to 6 months and in the underarms often 6 to 9 months. After that the body breaks the substance down and the muscle works as before.
How long it lasts for you depends on the strength of the muscle, the dose and your individual metabolism. We plan the next appointment together at the follow-up.
Prices
What Botox costs with us.
| 1 zone (forehead, frown lines or crow's feet) | from CHF 250 |
| 2 zones (e.g. forehead + frown lines) | from CHF 400 |
| 3 zones (forehead, frown lines, crow's feet) | from CHF 500 |
| Masseter (jaw muscle, teeth grinding) | from CHF 500 |
| Underarms (excessive sweating) | from CHF 500 |
| Consultation | CHF 50 · credited if treated the same day |
Starting prices. The final price depends on the dose and is agreed before treatment. Payment on site by card or cash. A follow-up after about two weeks and a small touch-up are included. All details: Botox prices per zone.
Indication
Who it suits, and when we advise against it.
It makes sense if …
- expression lines bother you while the skin itself is still elastic
- the frown lines make you look tense or tired
- forehead lines show mainly when you move
- the jaw muscle is overactive or you grind your teeth at night
- your underarms sweat excessively, after a medical check
We advise against it if …
- you are pregnant or breastfeeding
- you have a neuromuscular disease
- you have a known hypersensitivity to the substance
- the lines are caused mainly by volume loss
- another treatment would make more medical sense
Frequently asked questions
Good to know.
How much does Botox cost in Zurich?
At our practice at Zurich HB: 1 zone from CHF 250, 2 zones from CHF 400, 3 zones from CHF 500. The zones are forehead, frown lines and crow's feet. Masseter from CHF 500, underarms (hyperhidrosis) from CHF 500. The consultation costs CHF 50 and is credited if you are treated the same day. The final price depends on the dose and is agreed before treatment. Payment on site by card or cash. A follow-up after about two weeks and a small touch-up are included.
How long does Botox last?
On the face usually 3 to 4 months, in the jaw muscle often 4 to 6 months, in the underarms often 6 to 9 months. The effect starts after 3 to 7 days and is fully developed after about two weeks. How long it lasts for you depends on muscle strength, dose and metabolism.
Is "Botox" the same as botulinum toxin?
"Botox" is a brand name that is commonly used for botulinum toxin. Botulinum toxin is a prescription medicine. We use a preparation approved in Switzerland; which one, we discuss in the consultation. It is prescribed and injected only by the doctor.
Who performs the treatment?
Dipl. med. Charalampos (Harris) Romanos, general practitioner (Praktischer Arzt FMH). He plans, prescribes and injects every treatment himself. It is never delegated to beauticians or nursing staff.
Does it hurt?
The needles are very fine. Most people describe a brief prick. Anaesthesia is usually not needed.
What side effects are possible?
Small bruises, redness at the injection points and headaches in the first days are common. Rarely, an eyebrow or eyelid drops temporarily. These effects wear off but can last a few weeks. We discuss all risks before treatment.
When is Botox not a good idea?
During pregnancy and breastfeeding, with neuromuscular disease, with a known intolerance, and for lines caused mainly by volume loss or lax skin. In those cases a filler or a skin quality treatment is often a better fit. We tell you openly in the consultation. See also: Filler Zurich.
Does health insurance pay?
Aesthetic wrinkle treatment is self-pay. For severe excessive sweating, cover is possible in individual cases if certain conditions are met. We check this individually and cannot promise cover in advance.
Where is the practice?
Bahnhofplatz 5, 4th floor, 8001 Zurich, right at Zurich main station. Appointments by arrangement, online at drharris.ch/en/onedoc or via WhatsApp.
Is Botox right for you?
In a short medical consultation we clarify whether treatment makes sense, which zones are worth considering and what it costs in your case. No sales pressure.
Botulinum toxin is a prescription medicine. "Botox" is a registered brand name and is used here as the common term for botulinum toxin. It is administered only after a medical consultation, an individual assessment of whether it is indicated, and a personal discussion of the risks. This page does not replace a medical consultation.
