Botox Treatments
Botulinum toxin is used to reduce fine lines and wrinkles by relaxing the underlying muscles.
People also use Botox to treat excessive sweating, migraines and muscular disorders.
Botox is actually the trade name for a substance injected into the skin which is known to inhibit muscle movement, and that can prevent wrinkles from developing or worsening. The name ‘Botox’ actually comes from the word ‘botulous’ – which means sausage.
Botox injections are now one of the most popular cosmetic treatments in the world.
In clinic we use the brand "Botox", if you prefer a different brand, do please let us know when you book so we can order your preferred treatment in advance.
How Does it Work?
Cosmetic Botox injections work by blocking the nerve signals to certain muscles. The muscles then become more relaxed, this reduces the appearance of lines and wrinkles on the skin.
Treatment
Botox is a relatively safe treatment, but it should always be undertaken by a qualified professional to ensure that you are getting the correct amount in the right areas.
You shouldn’t have botulinum injections if you’re pregnant or breastfeeding, since the effects on the baby aren’t known.
Your skin is cleaned, and small amounts of botulinum toxin are injected into the muscles of the face, to be treated. Several injections are usually needed at different sites and treatment takes about 15 minutes. The injections may be a little painful but most people tolerate the discomfort well. Specific post treatment instructions will be given to you at the time of the treatment.
How many treatments are required?
Botox freezes muscle movement by blocking neuro-transmitters and this effect lasts on average 4 months – this means you will need top-ups a few times a year if you wish to maintain your line-free look. Once you’ve had Botox injected, the effects on the muscles usually become apparent within three to five days, and takes up to two weeks for the full effect to be seen.
Forehead, Frown Lines & Crows Feet
Forehead lines, also known as forehead wrinkles are the horizontal indentations that appear across our forehead. Forehead wrinkles are most noticeable when we pull certain facial expressions, such as lifting our eyebrows.
Glabella lines are the short vertical lines found between the eyebrows and extending up the central forehead for a centimetre or so. They are often the first wrinkles to appear on the forehead as early as the mid 20's. These may also be referred to as frown lines or 11's.
Crow's feet, also known as Canthal lines, are the fine lines that form on the outer corners of your eyes stretching towards your temples.
The skin around our eyes is 40% thinner than in other areas of our face, making it more delicate. This is where most people start to display the first signs of aging.
Bunny Lines
Bunny lines are the wrinkles that appear when the nose is scrunched up.
These lines tend to become more pronounced as people age. This is because skin looses collagen and elasticity making it harder for facial muscles to bounce back after facial expressions.
This treatment can be added at a discount if you are having Anti-Wrinkle treatments for the forehead, frown lines or crows feet.
Chemical Brow Lift
If you want to elevate heavy or drooping brows and attain younger looking eyes you can undergo a chemical brow lift utilising Botox.
This treatment can be added at a discount if you are having Anti-Wrinkle treatments for the forehead, frown lines or crows feet.
Depressor Anguli Oris (DAO)
Turned Down Smile
The DAO is the muscle that pulls the corner of the mouth down when you frown.
Botox injections in this area can relax the muscle enough to let the corners of the mouth resume their normal contour.
This treatment can be added at a discount if you are having Anti-Wrinkle treatments for the forehead, frown lines or crows feet.
Gummy Smile
Some individuals elevate too much in the area between the lips and the nose making their gums more obvious when they smile.
Botox is injected to relax the muscles when you smile giving a more natural look with less gum on show.
This treatment can be added at a discount if you are having Anti-Wrinkle treatments for the forehead, frown lines or crows feet.
Hyperhidrosis
Excessive Sweating
Hyperhidrosis is the excessive production of sweat. Although Botox does not provide a cure for Hyperhidrosis it can help you with your daily life as sweating may no longer be the main focus of your day.
Small doses of Botox are injected under the armpits which blocks the actions of the nerves that supply the sweat glands and can prevent them from producing sweat.
Treatment can provide relief for a few months.
Mentalis
Puckering / Dimpling of the Chin
Botox is injected into the Mentalis muscle which improves the appearance of the dimples on the chin which can appear smoother or even disappear all together.
Sometimes this can be referred to as a pebbled chin.
This treatment can be added at a discount if you are having Anti-Wrinkle treatments for the forehead, frown lines or crows feet.
Masseter
Teeth Grinding / Jaw Slimming
This is a very popular treatment for those suffering from teeth grinding (Bruxism/TMJ dysfunction).
It can also help in those patients wishing to create the illusion of a slimmer lower face.
Botox injections into the Masseter muscle relieves Bruxism and can help reduce pain, whilst simultaneously producing a slimmer and contoured jawline.
Lip Flip
A lip flip is a popular procedure that makes your lips look fuller without increasing the volume of your lips.
Botulinum Toxin is injected into the corners of your mouth and the edges of your lips.
It relaxes the muscles around your upper lip, which makes your lip "flip" upward and appear larger than normal.
This treatment can be added at a discount if you are having Anti-Wrinkle treatments for the forehead, frown lines or crows feet.
Smokers Lines
Smokers lines form around the mouth because of the puckering of the lips which is done repeatedly when smoking cigarettes, hence the name smokers lines.
They can also form from the way you speak and eat so it's possible to develop these even if you've never smoked.
Botox is used to prevent lines from developing, deepening or too soften existing lines.
This treatment can be added at a discount if you are having Anti-Wrinkle treatments for the forehead, frown lines or crows feet.
Platysmal
Neck Bands
This is for those wanting to treat sagginess and or wrinkles in the neck area.
As we age our skin looses elasticity and wrinkles form especially on the neck causing Platysmal bands which are vertical lines that become more prominent with certain facial expressions.
Platysmal bands Botox treatment involves injecting into the muscles of the neck to block the signals from the nerves to the muscles.
Nose Slimming
Botox is a neurotoxin that works by relaxing the muscles in the treated area.
When used on the nose, Botox can relax the muscles that pull the nostrils down, resulting in a slimmer appearance. This can be particularly effective for people with a wide or flared nose or a drooping tip.
Botox is used to prevent lines from developing, deepening or too soften existing lines.
This treatment can be added at a discount if you are having Anti-Wrinkle treatments for the forehead, frown lines or crows feet.
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