Botox
What is Botox and How it works
Botulinum toxin often known as ‘Botox’ is a neurotoxic Protein which It is injected using very fine needles, and spreads about a 10mm around the site. The protein gets into the cell and stops the nerve cell sending a chemical message to the muscle or sweat gland. It therefore stops the muscle contracting or the sweat gland sweating. Gradually the cells break down the protein and the effects wear off.
Benefit:
The effects cause a relaxation and a reduction in wrinkles, sweating and muscle contraction. It is very useful in the upper face for frown lines, forehead lines and crows’ feet. It can also be used in bunny lines, gummy smiles, fish mouth, neck muscle contraction (Nefertiti lift), tooth grinding, migraine prevention and sweating of axilla and hands.
Injectables at our Clinic:
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Performed by highly experienced doctor over 20 years, doing thousands of treatments each year
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Using approved and top quality brands for maximum effect and safety
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Thorough and detailed consultation to assure the best and most suitable course of treatment
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2-4 weeks free review by same doctor
Treatment Summary
PROCEDURE TIME
15 minutes
BACK TO WORK
Immediate
FULL RECOVERY
Small bumps for 30 mins
ANAESTHETIC
None we use tiny needles
SENSITIVITY PERIOD
24 hours
VISIBLE RESULTS
5 to 14 days
DURATION OF RESULTS
3-4 months but varies
RISKS AND COMPLICATIONS
No long term risks
Short term, headaches, dry eyes, brow droop, lid droop, other unwanted muscle effects, bruising.
Usually there are no issues.
RECOMMENDED NUMBER OF TREATMENTS
3-4 per year facial treatments
2-3 per year migraine and sweating
Frequently asked questions