BOTOX was the original "lunchtime" procedure because it takes just 5-15 minutes to inject. Dr. Levin injects BOTOX and Dysport with a very tiny needle. Because the needle is so fine, and the procedure so fast, patients generally don’t need any topical numbing cream. Patients equate the feeling of BOTOX injections to that of a miniscule pinprick. After your session, you can go right back to work or resume your normal activities. There isn’t any recovery time, but patients are asked to keep their head elevated for 4-6 hours, avoid exercise for 24 hours, and not rub the injection site for 24 hours, as this can make the BOTOX or Dysport migrate to an unintended muscle. The effects may start to become evident in 2-3 days, taking full effect within 2 weeks.