BOTOX in Northampton

Crease lines and wrinkles are a natural process of ageing due to a combination of ageing, sun damage, gravity and the muscle action of laughing, talking, frowning and crying.

Injecting botulinum toxin (e.g. BOTOX®) into the affected area temporarily relaxes the underlying muscles responsible for wrinkling, giving the face a more relaxed and pleasant appearance. The wrinkles become smoother or disappear altogether.

When and How Long does Botulinum Toxin work?

The initial effects of treatment become visible within 48 to 72 hours. The maximum effect is reached in 1 to 2 weeks. A top up may be required at this stage to reach the required dose level for a mutual achievable result.

Your facial expression will become more relaxed but by no means mask-like. The overall result is very natural.

The effect of treatment generally lasts for 3 to 4 months. Re-treatment is then required and for an optimum effect treatment is recommended three to four times a year.

Where can BOTOX® be used?

Frown Lines

Between the eyebrows, the vertical frown lines result from overactive muscles. These muscles are also used when concentrating. By drawing the eyebrows inward, one expresses anger, confusion or anxiety. Repeated often enough, permanent skin creases develop and even when relaxed, these frown lines remain. Neutralization of these overactive brow muscles helps eliminate these negative appearances.

Crow’s Feet

Wrinkles radiating from the corner of the eyes caused by smiling, laughing or squinting are especially distressing to some individuals. Previously, no reasonable medical or surgical solution improved this problem due to the strong underlying muscles. Even with deepest chemical peels or laser resurfacing techniques, rapid recurrence of these lines around the eyes is inevitable. Now, BOTOX® has proved to be effective at preventing the recurrence of wrinkles by inhibiting the underlying muscles.

Horizontal Forehead Lines

Some individuals use different muscles for raising the brows; others “talk” with their forehead. BOTOX are used to smooth the horizontal forehead lines.

What does treatment involve?

BOTOX® is a safe-to-use bacterial toxin which is administered using a micro-needle, into specific facial muscles. This relaxes the muscles and reduces the formation of lines and wrinkles, resulting in a smoother, more youthful appearance. The procedure is fairly painless and takes about 10 minutes. BOTOX® injections need to be repeated every few months, as the BOTOX® is broken down by the body.

Are there any Side Effects?

Afterwards an injection the site is slightly red for about one hour. In a small number of cases a bruise may occur. Rare side effects include headaches and nausea.

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