MUSCLE RELAXING INJECTIONS*
Botulinum Toxin, commonly known as the brand Botox, is a natural protein extract from Botulinum bacteria used for anti-aging treatments. It is administered as an injection, commonly used in the face to reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles.
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Along side treating existing wrinkles Botox can be used by younger people as a preventative measure which can fend off the early signs of aging. Botox works on dynamic lines; facial creases and wrinkles caused by repetitive muscle movements. Static lines; fine lines and wrinkles, resulting from a loss of skin elasticity, can be treated using skin boosters.
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Botox can also be used to reduce excessive sweating from the underarms, see Hyperhidrosis.
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Above treating the more well known areas, Botox can also be an effective treatment for the following:
- Teeth grinding - treating the masseter muscle can decrease any habitual jaw clenching or teeth grinding and also slim down the face.
- Neck - treating the Platysma bands help reduce lines across the neck 'bands' and slows down the formation of jowls.
- Chin - treating the Mentalis muscle works on smoothing the wrinkling/orange peel effect that occurs with smiling or frowning.
- Bunny lines - wrinkles that appear on the bridge of the nose. The lines often become more prominent when smiling and can be treated by injecting into the Nasalis muscle.
- Smokers lines - or lipstick lines can be softened by very shallow injections above the lip, dermal fillers can be used to treat deeper lines.
- Gummy smile - the Depressor Septi muscle, along side others, lifts the upper lip when smiling showing the teeth and gums. Treating this muscle reduces the amount of gum on show.
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Product used:
Botulinum Toxin
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Procedure time:
30 minutes
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Downtime:
minimal
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Treatment frequency:
every 12 - 16 weeks
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*Completed Health Check Questionnaire required prior to treatment,
this will be sent to you via email prior to your appointment.