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HOW IS BOTOX USED?
A few drops of Botox are injected with a tiny needle into the muscle that
creates a wrinkle. This blocks the nerve impulses from stimulating the muscle
and as a result, the muscle relaxes. As the muscle stops contracting, the skin
overlying the muscle relaxes and the wrinkles in the skin soften. Botox is a
safe and effective purified protein toxin, which blocks impulses from the nerve
in the tiny facial muscles that help contribute to more wrinkles. After the
treatment, the wrinkles relax along with the muscles while the surrounding
untreated facial muscles contract in a normal fashion. This allows normal
facial expressions to remain unaffected.
HOW SAFE IS BOTOX?
For over 12 years Botox has been used safely and successfully in Occuloplastic
surgery and for wrinkle therapy. Since Botox is not permanent, possible side
effects are temporary and localised to the area injected. Our Medical director
has been using Botox in cosmetic medicine for the last 4 years in UK & USA and
is very experienced with the application of Botox in Cosmetic Dermatology.
HOW DO I PREPARE FOR THIS PROCEDURE?
First, our doctor will take a complete medical history to determine if you are
a good candidate for treatment with Botox. She will then perform a complete
facial examination to determine which areas of your face may benefit from
Botox. Botox can only treat wrinkles caused by muscular contractions (dynamic
wrinkles). Some facial lines and wrinkles (Passive wrinkles / deep expression
lines) can only be eliminated by fillers / chemical peeling / re-surfacing.
WHERE CAN BOTOX BE MOST EFFECTIVE?
The most common areas are the frown lines between the eyebrows, the horizontal
forehead lines, and crow’s feet. On occasion, some other areas may be treated
as well like underarms for patients suffering from hyperhydrosis (excessive
sweating).
WILL IT GIVE ME AN ARTIFICIAL APPEARANCE?
Treatment with Botox produces a more youthful and rested appearance, doing away
with the lines that form around the upper part of the face. When performed
properly, it does not produce an artificial appearance.
IS BOTOX PAINFUL?
There is a small pinch for about 5 seconds. We use tiny special needles to
minimise discomfort. Most patients tolerate this quite comfortably. Cold
compresses and anaesthetic cream can be used to numb the skin.
WHO CARRIES OUT THE PROCEDURE?
The procedure is carried out by our Medical Director & her team. Our Medical
Director is a fellow of the academy of the American Academy of Dermatology.
Having over 4 years of specialist experience in this field in the UK & USA.
HOW LONG DOES THE PROCEDURE TAKE?
Botox treatments generally take between 10 - 30 minutes depending on the number
of areas to be treated. You will be asked to return at the end of 2 weeks post
treatment for a review of the results and if needed a top – up.
CAN I RETURN HOME THE SAME DAY?
Yes. Treatment with Botox is a very simple procedure, which allows you to
return home immediately after your procedure.
ARE THERE ANY LIMITATIONS ON MY ACTIVITY?
Following treatment with Botox, people can usually return to their normal
activities. The only restrictions are that they should not have a facial
massage or any other activity which may apply pressure to the face for 24
hours.
CAN I USE MAKE-UP IMMEDIATLEY AFTER TREATMENT?
Make-up can be applied immediately after Botox and patients my resume their
activities with little, if any, sign they have had something done. There can be
a small area of swelling at the injection sites which typically resolves in 1
or 2 hours, if it occurs.
WHAT IS THE RECOVERY TIME FOR BOTOX?
Botox may leave a red mark for a few minutes where administered. The mark
disappears by the time you return to work from your lunch hour.
HOW LONG DOES A BOTOX TREATMENT LAST?
Allergan, the manufacturer of Botox, states the effects last about 3 months. We
have found the effects to routinely last 4 to 6 months. Our patients usually
return a couple of times (2 – 3) a year for their maintenance treatments. After
several treatments, the effects may begin to last longer, sometimes for up to 8
months with skilled hands and experienced application.
AM I A CANDIDATE FOR BOTOX?
Yes, if you have furrow between eyebrows, horizontal wrinkles on your forehead,
crow’s feet around your eyes, a constant angry look or appear stern or too
serious or you don’t like the way you look in pictures or if you have excessive
underarm sweating.
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO SEE THE RESULTS FROM
BOTOX
Muscle weakening does not begin until at least 1-2 days after treatment, but
sometimes takes as much as 12 days. The results are usually seen 7 – 10 days
post treatment.
AFTER TREATMENT
• Please refrain from touching the treated area for 3-4 hours
• Remain upright for 3-4 hours
• Do not have facial massage or electrical stimulation to the face for 72 hrs
• Do not overstretch, bend or kneel excessively for 2 weeks following treatment
• Do not fly for up to 72 hours after the treatment
• Muscle weakening does not begin until at least 1-2 days after treatment, but
sometimes takes as much as 12 days
• After cosmetic treatment, the effects of Botulinum toxin usually persist for
about 4 - 6 months before
muscle activity is gradually resolved
• It is recommended that you come back for more treatment at the first sign of
muscle re-activation
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