Medical Aesthetic Blog by Dr. Christopher Pavlou | Skin Technique

What to Know Before and After Full Face Tox

Written by Skin Technique | Jun 27, 2025 4:00:00 PM

 

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You look in the mirror and nothing’s wrong, exactly. But you can tell something feels different.

Maybe your features seem less defined. Maybe your face looks more serious, less rested. Maybe you look tired, even when you don’t feel so.

Most times, this isn’t something a cream alone can fix, and it doesn’t feel like a big enough deal for surgery. But it’s real. And more often than not, it comes down to how your facial muscles are working behind the scenes.

If you’re someone who’s looking for a bit of a lift without changing the shape of your face or adding anything to it, there’s a quieter, more strategic option that works with what you already have: Full Face Tox.

Keep reading to learn what Full Face Tox is, how it works, and how it can benefit you.

What is Full Face Tox?

Full Face Tox is a neuromodulator treatment that works across the entire face and neck, rather than focusing on one or two areas at a time. Unlike its traditional counterpart, which typically targets specific lines or muscle groups, this approach considers how the face moves as a whole.

You may have heard of Barbie Tox, which applies a similar principle to the shoulders and neck. Full Face Tox takes that same idea and expands it to the facial muscles that influence overall lift and expression.

The treatment focuses on relaxing the depressor muscles: muscles that pull the face downward when we frown, speak, or express emotion. By softening their activity, the natural lift in your features is able to come forward again.

The result is a rested, slightly lifted appearance that looks like you on your best day. Most people won’t know you’ve had anything done. They’ll just notice you look lighter.

How Does Full Face Tox Work?

The face is made up of two types of muscles: those that lift and those that pull down. Over time, the downward-pulling muscles tend to become stronger and more dominant. That shift can subtly change the way the face looks at rest, often creating an appearance of heaviness around the mouth, jawline, or neck.

Full Face Tox works by calming these overactive depressor muscles. Small amounts of neuromodulator are placed in specific areas across the face and neck to reduce their pull. As that tension eases, the upward movement of the lifting muscles becomes more visible. You’re not changing your face; you’re letting it return to its natural balance.

What to Expect Before and After Full Face Tox

The treatment is done in one harmonized session, mapping the entire face and neck, with no need for recovery time.

Results typically begin to show within a few days, with the full effect settling in over the next one to two weeks. 

On its own, this treatment creates visible lift and balance. But when it’s part of a larger plan, it can do even more.

That’s why we recommend what we call the Ultimate Anti-Aging Protocol. This four-step approach treats not just the muscles, but also the structure, texture, and hydration of the skin.

Here’s how it goes:

Step 1: Treat the Foundations
Begin by targeting the deep layers of the skin with Ultherapy and Sculptra or Radiesse. This stimulates collagen, rebuilds structure, and lays the groundwork for the face lift.

Step 2: Full Face Tox
Once the scaffolding is in place, Full Face Tox softens the downward pull of depressor muscles, allowing the natural elevation of the face to come forward.

Step 3: Microneedling + Bio-revitalizers
Next, we treat the surface: reducing fine lines, improving skin texture, and enhancing glow using microneedling, paired with either NCTF or polynucleotides like VAMP.

Step 4: Volume, Hydration, Harmony
To complete the transformation, we restore volume and definition using HA fillers. This final step rehydrates, rebalances, and sculpts the profile for true harmony.

 

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Full Face Tox is ideal if you’re experiencing early signs of facial drooping, heaviness in the lower face, or a desire for a refreshed appearance without looking ‘done.’ It’s preventative, corrective, and completely customizable.

But it’s important to identify the real cause behind these changes to choose a treatment that actually fits. Understanding whether the issue is related to muscle activity, skin texture, or deeper structural support can make the difference between short-term fixes and long-term results.

That’s why a consultation with a professional is important.

 

 

Speak with our experts today to learn the right next step for you. We’ll help you make informed choices that work with your face, not against it. The protocol can be tailored to your needs, your pace, and your goals.

What matters most is that each step works with your face, not against it.

Let’s map out what works with your features, your goals, and your pace.