Anti-wrinkle Treatment

Our facial muscles get used a lot throughout life, this repetitive use causes the skin to crease and as times goes on collagen and elastin production slows thus allowing creases form permanent lines on our face.

Anti-aging injections, commonly known as Botox, have been used successfully over the past few decades to prevent the formation of these lines and also softening existing lines. Popular areas for treatment include the glabella (frown lines between the eyes), peri-orbital area (crows feet) and the forehead.

How do Botox injections work?

Botox relaxes the injected muscles, this reduces movement and therefore prevents the creasing of the skin and therefore the appearance of lines and wrinkles. Botox treatments work only on the muscles injected, leaving all other muscles to function as normal. Botox results in smoother, younger looking skin that lasts for approximately 4-6 months.

Botox as a preventive treatment- Botox is best used as a preventative treatment. If we start Botox treatment before lines develop then wrinkles will not form. 

How long does Botox takes to work? 

Following Botox treatment it generally takes up to 2 weeks to see the full effects.  The subtle changes gradually take effect over the course of the weeks following treatment.

Do Botox injections hurt? 

This is where having a dentist to carry out this treatment is a real bonus. We are well practiced in giving gentle, pain-free injections so you can rest assured you are in good hands. We use extremely fine needles so Botox injections really don’t hurt, in fact most patients don’t even realise they’ve had an injection!

Are Botox injections safe?

Botox has been used as a cosmetic treatment for more than 30 years. The use of Botox has revolutionized the cosmetic injury, due to the fact that the procedure has very few risk, no recovery time and gives remarkable results it is now the most popular non-surgical treatment in the world.

How long does Botox last? 

Botox is not a permanent treatment, if you want to keep the effects achieved with your first treatment you will need to be re-treated every 4-6 months. 

Are there any side effects of Botox treatment? 

Side effects of Botox are very rare and it is one of the safest cosmetic procedures on the market. There is the possibility, however, of the treatment being dispersed into an adjacent muscle which can cause a temporary weakness such as drooping of the eyelid. These effects are temporary, lasting a few weeks at most. All possible side effects should be discussed with you during consultation prior to any treatment. 

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