BOTOX Anti-Wrinkle Treatment

Our Non-Surgical Treatments

What is BOTOX?

The treatment is a natural purified protein produced by the Clostridium Botulinum Bacterium, which reduces the activity of the muscles that cause lines to form over time. It works by temporarily reducing the contractions of those muscles that can cause permanent lines to create a smoothed, rejuvenated appearance. When injected into a muscle, it temporarily blocks the chemical signals that make the muscle contract. Only minute quantities of BOTOX are injected and only the injected muscle will be affected.

What areas does it work on?

The treatment is used to treat facial lines caused primarily by facial muscles. An example of this is deep creases between the eyebrows, crows feet wrinkles and forehead lines.  The appearance of these lines can be dramatically softened with the use of BOTOX.

In addition, BOTOX can also be used in the treatment of hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating, where it is injected into the underarm area to stop problem perspiration. 

How long does it take?

The anti-wrinkle treatment itself takes just a few minutes. You will see an improvement in the appearance of your skin within days and the results can last up to 3-5 months.  In your consultation, your aesthetic nurse will assess your muscle movement by asking you to frown or smile. This will determine the injection site to achieve the best results for you. BOTOX is then administered by several tiny injections which literally feel like a pin-prick.  No anaesthetic is required and you can return to work or day to day activities immediately.

Is BOTOX Safe?

BOTOX has an excellent safety profile and has been actively used for over 10 years in tens of thousands of patients worldwide. It has US FDA and European approval (including France and Switzerland). Botox has now been licensed in the UK for the cosmetic treatment of Glabella lines. It is also now called VISTABEL.  It is also used in a variety of therapeutic areas. e.g. it is one of the few treatments that can be given to treat children over 2 years of age to treat Cerebral Palsy - BOTOX helps them to walk!

When will I see results?

Usually on day 2, though it will take up to 14 days for the full results to be apparent.

To complement your  treatment, you may also consider the use of dermal fillers i.e. Juvederm, which add plumpness to laughter lines, smile lines, crow’s feet or deep creases.  You may also be considering a surgical approach to holding back the years e.g. face lift or brow lift.  BOTOX is an excellent complement to these to enable you to get the most out of your treatment. 

What's the difference between Juvéderm ULTRA and BOTOX?

BOTOX wrinkle-relaxing treatments (botulinum toxin type A) and facial fillers such asJuvéderm® ULTRA work in different ways.

• BOTOX - works in a targeted way to relax the tiny dynamic muscles that cause frown lines

• Juvéderm ULTRA fills in and smoothes away deep facial lines you can see when your face is still and lost volume caused by caused by sun damage, smoking, ageing and genetics.  They can also be used to add volume to lips or cheeks

Personal advice

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