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Injectables in Covington, KYNatural, Refreshed Results from a Physician-Led Team

Neurotoxin injections placed by a team that has studied facial anatomy since 1993.

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Understanding Injectables

How Injectables Work

Dynamic lines, static lines and what a wrinkle relaxer can actually change

Injectables in Covington, KY are prescription treatments that soften the lines your own expressions carve into your skin. At Applegate Dentistry & MedSpa on Greenup Street we see patients from across Kenton County and Northern Kentucky, including Newport, Fort Mitchell and Park Hills, as well as Cincinnati, OH. The injectables we offer are neurotoxins, often called wrinkle relaxers. A small, measured dose of purified botulinum toxin type A is placed into a specific muscle, where it briefly interrupts the nerve signal telling that muscle to contract. The muscle relaxes, the skin above it stops folding, and the line softens. Nothing is filled or added, and nothing is permanent. Results build over days, hold for months, then wear off on their own.

There are two kinds of facial lines, and the difference decides what a neurotoxin can realistically do for you. Dynamic lines appear only when you move: the vertical frown lines between the brows, the horizontal bands across the forehead, the crow's feet that fan out when you smile. Relaxing the muscle that creates those movements is exactly what a neurotoxin does, so dynamic lines respond best. Static lines stay visible when your face is completely at rest, because the skin has been folded in the same place for years and the collagen beneath it has thinned. Neurotoxin injections still help static lines, mostly by preventing them from deepening, since a muscle that moves less folds the skin less. Lines already etched at rest usually need something that rebuilds the skin itself, which is why many patients pair injections with one of our skin treatments in Covington, KY.

Treatment is quick. Most appointments run 10 to 20 minutes, use an extremely fine needle and need no numbing. Movement usually starts to change around day three to five, with the full effect at about two weeks. The National Library of Medicine keeps a plain-language overview of how botulinum toxin injections are used, and published consensus guidance on treating the upper face describes the injection patterns experienced clinicians work from. If lines are your main concern, our page on wrinkles and fine lines walks through every option we offer, injectable and otherwise, and you can see the full list of med spa services in Covington, KY in one place.

What We Offer

Our Injectable Treatments in Covington

Two FDA-approved neurotoxins, priced per unit, matched to your face

We carry two neurotoxins rather than a long menu. Both are botulinum toxin type A, and the choice between them comes down to the approved treatment area, how your muscles respond and what you want to spend. You will talk it through before anything is drawn up.

Which Injectable Is Right for You?

Both products are botulinum toxin type A and both carry FDA approval, but they are not interchangeable. Units are measured differently from one brand to the next, so a lower price per unit does not automatically mean a lower total. What you actually pay depends on your muscle strength, how many areas you are treating and the result you want. Botox holds the broader FDA approval across three areas of the upper face, while Letybo is approved for glabellar frown lines and is a straightforward choice when the frown line is the only thing bothering you. If your line stays visible when your face is completely relaxed, read what causes wrinkles and fine lines first, because a relaxer alone may not be the whole answer. Individual results vary, and we will say so plainly at your consultation rather than after.

TreatmentActiveFDA-Approved AreaOnsetDurationPrice per Unit
BotoxOnabotulinumtoxinAGlabellar frown lines, forehead lines, crow's feet3 to 5 days3 to 4 months for most patients$12 per unit
LetyboLetibotulinumtoxinAGlabellar frown lines only2 to 4 days3 to 4 months for most patients$10 per unit
EmfaceNo injection, HIFES muscle stimulation plus radiofrequencyFDA cleared device for facial lifting and toningBuilds across the treatment courseMaintenance sessions typically advisedNot sold by unit, $500 per session

The Applegate Difference

Why Choose Applegate MedSpa for Injectables in Covington, KY

A dental practice that has worked in facial anatomy since 1993

Most injectors study facial anatomy in an aesthetics course. Dr. Barry Applegate, DMD has worked with the nerves, muscles and bone of the face every working day since 1993, first as a cosmetic and general dentist serving Covington, KY and Cincinnati, OH, and since July 2024 as the founder of this med spa. Deciding which muscle, how deep and how many units is an anatomy question before it is an aesthetic one, and a dental practice answers that question from a different starting point. Elizabeth Taylor, APRN performs the injections, bringing a background in acute care medicine plus advanced training with the American Academy of Facial Esthetics. She lives in Covington. You can read more about our team and how the practice began.

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  • Three Decades of Facial Anatomy

    Dr. Applegate has practiced dentistry since 1993, working daily with the nerves and muscles that injectable placement depends on.

  • Advanced Injector Training

    Elizabeth Taylor, APRN, trained with the American Academy of Facial Esthetics after a career in acute care medicine.

  • Two Products, Straight Answers

    We stock Botox and Letybo, and we will tell you when the less expensive product is not the better fit for the area you want treated.

  • Conservative First Dose

    We start at the lower end of the range and add at your two-week review rather than overtreating on day one. Softening is easy to add, hard to undo.

  • Numbing Before the Needle

    Ice or topical numbing is offered before an ultrafine needle is ever placed, and no one here talks you out of asking for it.

  • Priced by the Unit

    Botox is $12 per unit and Letybo $10, quoted at your consultation, so you pay for what is actually placed rather than for a package.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Injectables

How much do injectables cost in Covington, KY?
Neurotoxin treatments here are priced per unit: $12 per unit for Botox and $10 per unit for Letybo. Your total depends on how many units your muscles need, which we quote at the consultation before anything is drawn up. Units are not equivalent between brands, so compare the full quote rather than the unit price. Cherry Financing is available.
How long do wrinkle relaxers last?
Most patients get three to four months from one treatment, and movement returns gradually rather than all at once. How long yours lasts depends on muscle strength, dose, metabolism and how expressive you are. Patients who treat consistently often find the interval stretches slightly over time, because a muscle used less tends to weaken.
Do neurotoxin injections hurt?
Very little. The needle is extremely fine and each injection takes about a second, so most patients describe a quick pinch rather than pain. Numbing is rarely needed. Small raised bumps at the injection points are normal and usually settle within 15 to 30 minutes. Occasional bruising can be covered with makeup the next day.
Is there any downtime after injectable treatment?
No meaningful downtime. You can drive yourself home and return to work the same day. We ask you to stay upright for about four hours, avoid rubbing the treated area, and skip strenuous exercise, saunas and facials until the following day. Bruising is the most common visible side effect and typically fades within a week.
When is the right time to start injectables?
There is no set age. The useful marker is the point where a line stays faintly visible after your face has fully relaxed. That often appears in the early thirties but varies widely. Starting then usually needs fewer units than waiting until a line is deeply etched. See how wrinkles and fine lines form.
Can injectables be combined with other treatments?
Yes, and most patients combine them. Wrinkle relaxers soften the lines your muscles create, while energy-based treatments work on the skin itself: texture, tone and laxity. Many patients pair injections with RF microneedling with Exion or another of our skin treatments, spaced a couple of weeks apart.
What are my options if I do not want needles?
Emface is the needle-free alternative we offer. It applies synchronized muscle stimulation and radiofrequency through pads on the skin to lift and tone the face, with nothing injected and no recovery time. Results build over a course of sessions rather than within days, so the timeline is different.
Who will perform my injections?
Elizabeth Taylor, APRN, performs the injections, in a practice founded and led by Dr. Barry Applegate, DMD. You meet your injector at the consultation, map the treatment areas together and approve both the plan and the cost before any product is drawn up. Nothing is added to the plan during the appointment without asking you.

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Serving Covington, Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky

Tell us what bothers you in the mirror and we will map it out honestly, units and cost included. We treat patients from Covington, Newport, Fort Mitchell, Park Hills and across Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati, OH. Book your injectable consultation or call (859) 365-3300, and browse our wellness treatments while you are here.

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Location322 Greenup StCovington, KY, 41011Phone(859) 365-3300Emailinfo@applegatemedspa.com

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